Savannah Rallies for Top Honors in the 2025 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Monday, November 18th, 2024

Voting is officially open for the 2025 Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, and Savannah needs your support! With the chance to celebrate the city's hospitality excellence, residents and visitors alike are encouraged to vote for Savannah and its remarkable hospitality businesses. Let's work together to push Savannah to No. 1!

In 2024, Savannah proudly claimed the No. 3 spot among the top U.S. destinations, consistently placing in the top five for nearly two decades. This achievement reflects the city's unique charm, cultural vibrancy, and warm hospitality. Now, we have the opportunity to climb even higher!

"Savannah's success is rooted in the pride and passion of those who live, work, and visit here," said Joseph Marinelli, president and CEO of Visit Savannah. "We are honored to be recognized once again, and now we need your help to ensure Savannah shines even brighter in 2025. Please take a moment to vote for our city and the local businesses that represent the very best of Savannah hospitality."

Support Savannah in these categories:

  • Top 15 U.S. Destinations: Savannah

  • Airports: Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport

  • Hotels:

    • Perry Lane Hotel

    • Bellwether House

    • The Drayton Hotel

    • Hamilton-Turner Inn

    • JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

    • The Alida Hotel Savannah, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    • Thompson Savannah

Cast your vote by visiting the Travel + Leisure website HERE.

Let’s make 2025 the year Savannah takes the top spot! Every vote counts in showcasing the best of our community to the world. For more information, contact Erica Backus at [email protected] or 912.644.6405.