# Destination Excellence: Tourism Awards and Summit

- Dates: 18 November 2026
- Location: Hawthorne Hotel, Salem, United States
- Organiser: GTE Awards
- Industry: Travel & Hospitality

## About

The Destination Excellence: Tourism Awards and Summit is a distinguished event taking place at the historic Hawthorne Hotel in Salem, United States, on November 18, 2026.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://gteawards.com/)

## Topics

- IT & Technology

## Sponsors and partners

- Kalahari Tours
- Pitchly
- Mana Cruises
- Nice Tours
- Yknot Fishing
- Para-Pax
- Discovercars.com
- Museo del Tiempo
- Rockies Heli
- Bush2Beach Safaris

## Where to stay

- **Hawthorne Hotel**: 20 m from the venue, 18 Washington Square West
- **The Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites**: 290 m from the venue, 223;225;231 Derby Street
- **The Hotel Salem**: 350 m from the venue, 209 Essex Street, Salem
  - [Hotel website](https://www.larkhotels.com/hotels/the-hotel-salem)
- **The Merchant**: 530 m from the venue, 148;150 Washington Street
- **Lafeyette Hotel**: 590 m from the venue
- **Hampton Inn Salem Boston**: 600 m from the venue, 231;237;239;251 Washington Street, Salem
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/bossahx-hampton-inn-salem-boston/)
- **The Coach House**: 1.6 km from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/destination-excellence-tourism-awards-and-summit/