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05 Feb 2026

Portstewart named among "Most Welcoming" places in the UK

Booking.com’s Annual Traveller Awards 2026 are based on more than 370 million verified reviews from travellers across the world

'Accidental ignition' behind Portstewart fire

Portstewart has been named in the top ten most welcoming places in the UK.

Portstewart has been named among the UK's most welcoming and towns.

Booking.com’s Annual Traveller Awards 2026 are based on more than 370 million verified reviews from travellers across the world.

The annual awards celebrate a record breaking 1.81 million travel partners across 221 countries for their outstanding hospitality 

In the North, Portstewart, Newry and Enniskillen all made the list of top UK locations for 2026.

Apartments continue to dominate as the top accommodation choice for global travellers, followed by holiday homes and hotels

From welcoming hosts who go above and beyond for guest stays to expert taxi drivers sharing ‘local-only’ tips, these personal touches can make a trip truly special for travellers,” said James Waters, Chief Business Officer at Booking.com. 

The Traveller Review Awards continue to shine a well-deserved spotlight on our partners who help create lifelong memories for travellers. It’s one of our ways of saying ‘thank you’ from all of us at Booking.com and the hundreds of millions of travellers around the world."

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