In which categories is Croatia nominated?

As part of the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2026, in the categories Most Desirable European Country and Most Desirable European Region (Croatian Islands), and for the Food and Travel Reader Awards 2026 in the category Destination of the Year, Short Breaks.

How can one vote for Croatia?

Voting is open until October 27, 2026, via links published on the organizers' platforms. Exact links are available on the Wanderlust and Food and Travel websites.

When will the winners be announced?

The winners of the Wanderlust awards will be announced on November 4, 2026, at the World Travel Market in London, and the winners of the Food and Travel awards on November 23, 2026, also in London.

Who is Bisera Fabrio?

Bisera Fabrio is the Director of the Croatian National Tourist Board's London office, who commented on the nominations for Dubrovniknet.

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Croatia Nominated for Two Prestigious British Tourism Awards

P.U. · 30. 07. 2026. | 2 min

Wanderlust and Food & Travel readers vote for the most desirable European country and region, with voting open until the end of October.

Summary

Croatia has been nominated for the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards and Food and Travel Reader Awards 2026.
Categories: Most Desirable European Country, Most Desirable European Region (Croatian Islands), and Destination of the Year, Short Breaks.
Voting is open until October 27, 2026, with winners announced in November in London.
Over 200,000 voters are expected in the 25th anniversary year of the Wanderlust awards.

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According to reports from HRTurizam and Dubrovniknet, Croatia is competing for two prestigious international awards chosen by readers of British magazines Wanderlust Travel Magazine and Food and Travel Magazine. The nominations were announced on July 29, 2026, further confirming Croatia's status as one of the most desirable European destinations.

Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2026

As part of the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2026, Croatia is nominated in the category of Most Desirable European Country, while the Croatian islands are shortlisted for Most Desirable European Region. These prestigious awards have been presented for 25 years, and in this jubilee year, over 200,000 voters from around the world are expected. Voting is open until October 27, 2026, and winners will be announced on November 4 at the World Travel Market, the leading global travel trade show in London.

"The nominations of our country in prestigious British magazines covering travel and gastronomy are a great recognition of Croatia's growing appeal on the British market as a beautiful, easily accessible, safe, and hospitable country full of experiences, from natural beauty, history, and culture to excellent cuisine. These are certainly the impressions British travelers bring back from Croatia, often inspired to visit by media such as Food and Travel and Wanderlust, which holds cult status among travel enthusiasts," Bisera Fabrio, Director of the Croatian National Tourist Board's London office, told Dubrovniknet.

Wanderlust Travel Magazine, which has been promoting authentic and responsible travel for over three decades, has a strong readership community and a million-plus website reach, making it an important source of inspiration for travelers seeking unique tourism experiences, Dubrovniknet reports.

Food and Travel Reader Awards 2026

In addition, Croatia has been shortlisted for the Food and Travel Reader Awards 2026 in the Destination of the Year - Short Breaks category. Over the coming months, readers of Food and Travel Magazine, which effectively combines the worlds of travel and gastronomy, will select their favorites. Voting is accessible via a link, and the final results will be revealed at an awards ceremony on November 23, 2026, in London.