Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards Winners 2022

Corporate Social Responsibility Sustainable Tourism

14 October 2022

Skål International presents the 2022 Sustainable Tourism Awards that celebrate its 20th Anniversary, during the Opening Ceremony of its 81st Skål International World Congress in Kvarner, Croatia

This highlight event that has gathered over 320 travel executives from all over the world.

Important authorities from Opatija and Rijeka, the Kvarner region of Croatia, as well as Skål International, has been honoured with the prestigious presence of Mr. Ion Vilcu, Director of Affiliate Members Department at the U.N. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Skål International following the United Nations declaration of 2002 as the Year of Ecotourism and the Mountains, launched these awards, which have received strong ongoing support and attracted high level of participation from all over the world, and certainly helped the tourism world to better understand the importance of sustainability in tourism.

In its 20th Anniversary the award ceremony was conducted by Interim Vice President Hulya Aslantas and awards presented by Skål International World President Burcin Turkkan.

Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards program is getting even greater prestige.

Skål International is an Affiliate Member of the U.N. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) since 1984 and have joined forces to give a greater dimension to the Sustainable Tourism Awards.

And, for fourth consecutive year, we keep the partnership with the Responsible Tourism Institute and Biosphere Tourism, who have enhanced its support and have granted the 'Skål Biosphere Sustainable Special Award' to each winner, 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.

Mr. Ion Vilcu, Director of the Affiliate Members Department at the U.N. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), with Skål International President Burcin Turkkan and Interim Vice President Hulya Aslantas.

2022 Independent Jury

Three prominent and distinguished judges from internationally recognized entities have independently evaluated each entry based on leadership criteria in sustainability that encompass tangible, measurable benefits to the environment, enhance business, and the society and communities in which they operate:

Ion Vilcu

Director for Affiliate Members, U.N. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Patricio Azcárate Díaz de Losada

Secretary General. Responsible Tourism Institute & Biosphere Tourism.

Cuneyt Kuru

General Manager, Aquaworld Belek by MP Hotel Management. Board Memebr of TURCEV.

Skål International sincerely appreciates their time and efforts for the meticulous and laborious work they have conducted.

2022 Entrants

This year, a total of 50 entrants from 23 countries worldwide have met the requirements and competed in the nine available categories.

full list of Entrants and Jury

Winners of the 2022 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards

During the Opening Ceremony of the 81st Skål International World Congress, the winners of the 2022 Sustainable Tourism Awards have officially been announced:

COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT PROJECTS

Secretary of Tourism of Santiago de Cali, Colombia

Supported by Skål International Bogotá

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Award collected by Annette Cárdenas, Director of PR, Communications & Social Media at Skål International.

COUNTRYSIDE AND BIODIVERSITY

Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary, South Africa

Supported by Skål International South Africa

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Award collected by Wayne Bezuidenhout, Fundraising Manager of Panthera Africa and Vice President of Skål International South Africa.

Skål International President Burcin Turkkan presenting the certificate of appreciation to Mr. Fernando Kirigin, Mayor of Opatija.

Opatija Tourist Board, Croatia

Since the Skål International World Congress is being hosted by Skål International Kvarner, the Opatija Tourist Board has been specially recognized for being ranked second in this category.