Pilgrimaps, the digital magazine dedicated to promoting cultural and faith-based travel experiences, has been awarded the 2025 World Tourism Award for “Best Digital Tourism Experience” at the Global Tourism Forum gala held this past Monday in Bruxelles.

The award recognizes Pilgrimaps’ innovative approach to combining storytelling, technology, and heritage promotion to make sacred and cultural destinations more accessible and engaging to travelers worldwide.

“This recognition is both an honor and an encouragement,” said Silvia Costantini, Co-founder and Chief Strategy, Communications & Institutional Relations Officer at Pilgrimaps. “It reaffirms our belief in the transformative power of knowledge and digital innovation: when we understand the stories, symbols, and values of a place, we open ourselves to dialogue, empathy, and ultimately, peace. Through Pilgrimaps, we aim to build authentic cultural bridges — respectful of every tradition — where travel becomes an act of understanding and connection.”

Following this milestone, the Pilgrimaps team announced that several new features and expanded content will be introduced in the coming months, further strengthening the platform’s ability to serve destinations, heritage organizations, and cultural tourism projects around the world.

“This award motivates us to keep doing what we love — helping our partners share their stories and promote their heritage,” added Inma Álvarez, Co-founder and Chief Editorial Officer. “We invite destinations and institutions to reach out to us, explore new collaborations, and join us in shaping the next chapter of digital heritage storytelling.”

About Pilgrimaps

Pilgrimaps is a digital platform developed by Viator Media, designed to enhance cultural and faith-based travel through immersive storytelling and geolocated digital experiences. By connecting travelers with the spiritual, cultural, and human essence of destinations worldwide, Pilgrimaps transforms each journey into an exploration of knowledge, empathy, and peace — where every path walked becomes a bridge between people, traditions, and cultures.