Skål International 2023 Sustainable Tourism Awards
Skål International celebrates record-breaking success of its Sustainable Tourism Awards Entries Reception.
Skål International, a leading tourism organization founded in 1934, is delighted to announce the resounding success of its recent awards entries’ reception, with 68 participants from 18 countries worldwide entering eight of the available categories.
This awards program held annually since 2002, serves as a platform to give recognition to contributions, remarkable achievements, innovation, and best practices in term of sustainability and responsible tourism.
Skål International is an Affiliate Member of the U.N. World Tourism Organization since 1984 and continue joining forces to give a greater dimension to the Sustainable Tourism Awards.
And, for fifth consecutive year, we keep the partnership with Biosphere© and the Responsible Tourism Institute to give the 'Skål Biosphere Sustainable Special Award' to each of the winners of the Sustainable Tourism Awards.
The independent judging panel comprised of esteemed sustainability experts are currently carrying on the evaluation of the entries received. Their identity will be kept confidential until the evaluation completion.
The success of the awards entries reception is a testament to the tourism industry commitment to the environment. It not only provides a platform for recognition but also inspires and motivates professionals to push the boundaries of their work, ultimately driving positive change and innovation towards sustainability.
As Skål International prepares for the next phase of the awards process, we have pleasure in sharing with you the lists of participants to the 22nd edition of the Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards.
Categories & Entrants
Community and Government Projects
Unión de sociedades cooperativas Turismo Alternativo Comunitario (Co’ox Mayab)
Country: Mexico.
Countryside and Biodiversity
Educational Institutions / Programmes and Media
Major Tourist Attractions
Marine & Coastal
Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization), or DASTA, Thailand
Country: Thailand.
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH | Central American Commission for Environment and Development (CCAD) | Central American Tourism Integration System (SITCA) | Secretary of Ecology and Environment (SEMA) of the State of Quintana Roo | Mexican Association of Hotels and Motels of Puerto Escondido | Oaxaca, A.C. | Association of Hotels and Motels of Bahías de Huatulco | Tourists Promoters and Hotels of the Coast of Oaxaca, A.C.
Country: Mexico.
Tour Operators & Travel Agents
Tourists Transportation
Urban Accommodation
Announcement of the winners
The winners will be announced on 2 November during the Opening Ceremony of the 82nd Skål International World Congress to be held in Malaga, Spain.
Skål International extends its gratitude to all the participants, judges, and partners as their unwavering support and commitment is instrumental in elevating this awards program to new heights.
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For more information about Skål International and the upcoming awards ceremony, please visit the Sustainable Tourism Awards webpage or contact awards@skal.org.