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16.07.2024 - 10:19 / traveldailynews.com / Theodore Koumelis
The 23rd Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards feature 56 entries from 20 countries, showcasing global dedication to sustainable travel practices.
Skål International, leading tourism organization of travel executives that embraces all sectors from the tourism industry from 1934, is pleased to announce the outstanding participation in the 23rd edition of its Sustainable Tourism Awards, with 56 participants representing 20 countries worldwide across eight newly refreshed categories.
Since 2002, these annual awards have attracted over 1,000 entrants, aiming to honor outstanding contributions, achievements, innovation, and best practices in sustainability and responsible tourism. The success of the entries reception underscores the tourism industry’s dedication to environmental stewardship, providing a platform for recognition and inspiring professionals to innovate for sustainability and positive change.
Skål International, an Affiliate Member of UN Tourism since 1984, continues to enhance its Sustainable Tourism Awards with their close collaboration. During the 2023 UN Tourism General Assembly, Skål International’s submission for the joint promotion of the Skål Sustainable Tourism Awards Project was accepted for the Affiliate Members Department Programme of Work 2024-2025, under the category “Affiliate Members’ projects and initiatives to be implemented with UNWTO/AMD support.”
Through this initiative, UN Tourism provides Skål International with global platforms to promote the STA program and its winners, showcasing exemplary “best practices” for other institutions, companies, and countries to emulate in fostering a sustainable future.
Skål International is also delighted to keep its partnership with Biosphere Tourism and the Responsible Tourism Institute since 2018, who will also award each winner with the “Skål/Biosphere Sustainable Special Award” consisting of a one-year free subscription to the Biosphere Sustainable platform, where the winner will be able to create their own personalized Sustainability Plan for continuous improvement and recognition of the efforts of their companies or organisations
Sustainable Travel International joins Skål International in the close cooperation in these awards program. It is a pleasure to count on this prestigious entity to make the objective of these awards a reality and to bring them closer to the international tourism community.
Distinguished sustainability experts on the independent judging panel are currently evaluating the entries received and we have pleasure in sharing with you the lists of participants to the 23rd edition of the Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards.
Theodore is the Co-Founder and Managing Editor of TravelDailyNews
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