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Winners of the Skål International 2025 Sustainable Tourism Awards
Skål International is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Sustainable Tourism Awards, in a historic edition that brought together 106 entries from 30 countries, competing across eight categories that reflect the global commitment to responsible, ethical, and innovative tourism.
Since 2002, this competition has recognized best practices in sustainable tourism, aiming to highlight exemplary initiatives that serve as models and inspiration for businesses, organizations, and tourist destinations around the world.
The award ceremony took place during the Opening of the 84th Skål International World Congress, held in Cusco, Peru, on 26th September, in the presence of the Skål International Executive Board, presided by Australian Denise Scrafton, along with other global and local Skål International authorities. Adding to the prestige of the event was the presence of senior Peruvian officials.
Check out the exceptional participants of the 2025 edition of the Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards.
2025 Partners and Jury
The awards were supported and independently evaluated by an exceptional jury, made up of the official partners of the competition. Our deepest gratitude to:
Ion Vilcu
Director of the Affiliate Members Department of UN Tourism.
Skål International has proudly held Affiliate Member status since 1984.
Patricio Azcárate Díaz
Secretary General of Biosphere Tourism and the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI).
Partners since 2018, generously offered each winner a one-year subscription to the Biosphere Sustainable platform for tailored sustainability planning and recognition.
Paloma Zapata
CEO of Sustainable Travel International.
Partner since 2023, extended a one-year free membership to all winners and a 50% discount to other participants, granting access to exclusive resources and a global network of responsible travelers.
2025 Sustainable Tourism Awards Ceremony
The ceremony featured remarks by Fabian Román, member of the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI) Board of Directors, who emphasized the positive impact that Biosphere Tourism and the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI) are generating in Latin America, promoting sustainability models aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Winners of the 2025 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards
During the Opening Ceremony of the 84rd Skål International World Congress, held in Cusco, Peru, the winners of the 2025 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards have officially been announced.
Recognition for Sustainable Excellence
The trophies handcrafted in Cusco, the heart of Peru, represent the Tunki (Andean Cock-of-the-Rock), the national bird of the country. This symbol honors those who make tourism a tool for respect, conservation, and transformation.
Presented by José Luis Quintero, Director of Sustainability at Skål International, the winners were announced, to whom we extend our heartfelt congratulations for their valuable work in favor of more sustainable tourism.
ACCESSIBLE TOURISM WINNER
ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND HOSPITALITY SERVICES WINNER
COMMUNICATION WINNER
COMMUNITY, GOVERNMENT AND SERVICE COMPANIES WINNER
EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMMES
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INNOVATIVE SUSTAINABLE IT SOLUTIONS WINNER
LAND AND MARINE BIODIVERSITY
TOUR OPERATORS AND TRAVEL AGENCIES WINNER
Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the participants in the 2025 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards.
Want to participate in the next edition?
The guidelines for the 2026 Sustainable Tourism Awards will be published on the Skål International website. Applications must be endorsed by a Skål International Club (except for government entities).
