An invitation to indulge in excellence:
under the watchful eyes of Athens

The IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence awards ceremony and Gala dinner will take place at 19.15 on Friday 25 September 2026. The Gala will be hosted at the iconic Hotel Grande Bretagne. The Gala is open to all GWA winners past and present, IPRA members and friends.

Tickets for the uplifting event will be available online at £250 each or a table of 10 at £2250.

Once your booking is confirmed, you may download your ticket for reference; however, it will not be required upon arrival. Guests will be seated according to the pre-arranged table plan.

The Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Athens is the Official Hotel of the IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence 2026

Since its inception in 1874, Hotel Grande Bretagne, a Luxury Collection Hotel, has been a proud ambassador of Greek hospitality. Located at the heart of Athens, within walking distance from exclusive shopping areas and museums, the hotel enjoys the ideal location in the city centre, while its reputation as the genial host to heads of state, royalty and world-renowned figures remains unchanged over time. Hotel Grande Bretagne is the Official Hotel of the IPRA Golden World Awards for Excellence 2026 and the venue for the Gala. Located at 1 Vasileos Georgiou A' Street, the hotel is 30km from the Athens International Airport, with an estimated journey time of around 45 minutes. Have an in-depth look at the hotel

Electra Hotels & Resorts is the Hospitality Partner of the IPRA GWA 2026

Electra is a premier hospitality group renowned for its commitment to providing world-class hospitality services in some of Greece’s most iconic destinations.

Around Syntagma square, you can find quality accommodation in the group’s following three properties, at a short distance from the Gala venue:

• Electra Metropolis Athens
• Electra Palace Athens
• Electra Rhythm Athens

Learn more about Electra Hotels & Resorts here.

Special IPRA rates will be available across all participating hotels. Further details, including the opening of bookings, will be shared soon.

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AEGEAN is the Official Air Carrier of the IPRA GWA 2026

AEGEAN, a member since 2010 of STAR ALLIANCE, the world’s largest global airline alliance, has been awarded the title of Best Regional Airline in Europe by the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the 14th consecutive year. The 2026 AEGEAN network includes 260 direct routes, both scheduled and charter flights, connecting 164 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Learn more at: www.aegeanair.com

Special IPRA rates will be available for flights to/from Athens. Further details, including the opening of bookings, will be shared soon.

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Athens International Airport

The Athens International Airport has good international connections all over the globe including Aegean, Emirates, British Airways, Brussels, Air France, KLM, Delta, United, Qatar, and Turkish. A taxi will be €40 daytime and €55 flat fare nighttime to the hotels. Or you can ask for a hotel pick-up. Metro Line 3 (Blue Line) connects the airport with Athens city centre. The Metro stop for the Hotel Grande Bretagne is Syntagma Station.

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Visas

Greece is a member of the European Union and in the Schengen travel zone. Contact the IPRA Secretariat for a visa support letter.

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Dress Code

The Dress Code for the GWA Gala Dinner is smart formal or national dress. Please be glamorous but evening dress is not required!

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