Skål International 2024 Sustainable Tourism Awards

Skål International celebrates impressive success of its Sustainable Tourism Awards entries reception

Skål International is thrilled to announce the remarkable success of its recent awards submissions reception. A total of with 56 participants representing 20 countries worldwide across eight newly refreshed categories.

Since 2002, this annual awards serves as a platform to recognize outstanding contributions, remarkable achievements, innovation, and best practices in sustainability and responsible tourism.


Skål International continues its collaboration with UN Tourism

This year, Skål International continues its collaboration with the esteemed UN Tourism. During their General Assembly and the 44th Affiliate Members Plenary Session held on October 16, 2023, in Samarkand (Uzbekistan), Skål International’s submission for the joint promotion of the Skål Sustainable Tourism Awards Project was accepted as part of the Affiliate Members Department Programme of Work for 2024.

Skål International and its partnership with Biosphere Tourism and the Responsible Tourism Institute

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 International - 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.

Skål International strengthens partnership with Sustainable Travel International

Sustainable Travel International collaborates with Skål International as a partner within the context of these awards. We are delighted to have this esteemed entity on board, working towards achieving the objectives of these awards and fostering closer ties with the global tourism community.

Jury of the Awards

The impartial panel of sustainability experts is currently evaluating the received entries. Their identities will remain confidential until the evaluation process is complete.

The success of the Awards entries reception not only provides a platform for recognition but also inspires professionals to push the boundaries of their work, ultimately driving positive change and innovation toward sustainability within the tourism industry.


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 23nd edition of the Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards.  

Categories & Entrants

ACCESSIBLE TOURISM

Accommodation

Community and Government Projects

Educational and Social programmes

Land and Marine Biodiversity

Major Tourist

Attractions

Tour Operators and Travel Agents

Touristic Mobility

ACCESSIBLE TOURISM


Impulsa Igualdad

Country: Spain.


Kajaani University of Applied Sciences

Country: Finland.


Rede dos Sonhos

Country: Brazil.


Sacred Waters Expeditions

Country: Mexico.


South Karelian Foundation for Recreation Areas Ekvas

Country: Finland.


Tambor del Llano

Country: Spain.


Vuokatti Finland / Vuokatin Matkailukeskus Oy

Country: Finland.

ACCOMMODATION


Break Sokos Hotel Bomba (part of North Karelia Cooperative)

Country: Finland.


Crowne Plaza Kochi

Country: India.


Hansali Organic Farm 

Country: India.


Experience Pyhä Oy

Country: Finland.


Hotel Desertica

Country: Chile.


Ilunion Hotels

Country: Spain.


Jetwing Hotels Limited

Country: Sri Lanka.


Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort

Country: Australia.


Oceana B&B

Country: Australia.


RAB Corp. Technology s.r.o.

Country: Czech Republic.


The Rees Hotel Queenstown

Country: New Zeeland.


VALO Hotel & Work

Country: Finland.

COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT PROJECTS


AG Jewelry Center

Country: Mexico.


Green & Human

Country: Spain.


HBX Group

Country: Spain.


Hostal Medieval Bernal

Country: Mexico.


Mdluli Safari Lodge

Country: South Africa.


Natoure

Country: Mexico.


Nodo de Impulso a la Economía Social y Solidaria de la Costa Oaxaqueña

Country: Mexico.


Salla in the middle of nowhere

Country: Finland.


TARKEM Tarihi Kemeraltı İnşaat Yat. Tic. A.Ş

Country: Türkiye.


Tourism Authority

Country: Mauritius.


Turismo Indígena San Agustín S. C. de R. L. de C. V.

Country: Mauritius.

EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMMES


Skål International Ciudad de México

Country: Mexico.


CQS RSE

Country: France.


Fundación Axkan

Country: Mexico.


Lets Go Travel Uniglobe

Country: Kenya.


Selcuk Municipality

Country: Türkiye.


Skål International Antalya

Country: Türkiye.

LAND AND MARINE BIODIVERSITY


Cancun, Puerto Morelos & Isla Mujeres Hotel Association

Country: Mexico.


Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts

Country: TSri Lanka.


Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization) or DASTA

Country: Thailand.


Earth Army A.C.

Country: Mexico.


Guardianes de la Bahía 

Country: Mexico.


Las Torres Patagonia

Country: Chile.


Pachpakal Solar Maya Maní

Country: Mexico.


Skål International Kenya Coast

Country: Kenya.


South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance (SAASA)

Country: South Africa.

MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS


Aquila Private Game Reserve

Country: South Africa.


Gitewa Travel

Country: Ecuador.


Los 7 Cenotes San Geronimo

Country: Mexico.


Monarto Safari Park

Country: Australia.


Yayasan Ekosistem Lestari

Country: Indonesia.

TOUR OPERATORS AND TRAVEL AGENTS


Bahías Plus, DMC

Country: Mexico.


Corrales Viejos Tours

Country: Ecuador.


Experience Buddy

Country: Switzerland.


On View Experiences & Weddings

Country: Italy.


Tales from Africa Travel

Country: South Africa.

TOURISTIC MOBILITY


Finnlines Plc

Country: Finland.

Announcement of the winners

The winners of the Sustainable Tourism Awards will be officially announced during the Opening Ceremony of the 83rd Skål International World Congress to be held in Izmir, Türkiye.

Skål International deeply appreciates the unwavering support and commitment of all participants, judges, and partners. Their contributions have been instrumental in taking 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.