SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARDS

2022

SKÅL INTERNATIONAL

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARDS CEREMON Y
Friday, 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 and important authorities of the Croatia, the Kvarner region and also Opatija and Rijeka, 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).

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 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.


 


Independent
Judges

 

Mr. Ion Vilcu

Mr. Ion Vilcu

Director of Affiliate Members Department
U.N. World Tourism Organization
Patricio Azcárate Díaz

Patricio Azcárate Díaz

General Secretary
Responsible Tourism Institute
Three prominent and distinguished judges have independently evaluated the entries received according to leadership criteria in sustainability that encompass tangible, measurable benefits to the environment, enhance business, and the society and communities in which they operate. for the meticulous and laborious work they have conducted.

Skål International apprécie sincèrement leur temps et leurs efforts pour le travail méticuleux et laborieux qu'ils ont effectué.

 

Secretary of Tourism of Santiago de Cali

PROJETS COMMUNAUTAIRES ET GOUVERNEMENTAUX

Secretary of Tourism of Santiago de Cali
Colombia

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

Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary

NATURE ET BIODIVERSITÉ

Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary
South Africa

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

Mankind Digital

PROGRAMMES ÉDUCATIFS ET MÉDIAS

Mankind Digital
Australia

Award collected by Ivana Patalano, President of Skål International Australia.

The CapTA Group

ATTRAITS TOURISTIQUES IMPORTANTS

The CapTA Group
Australia

Award collected by Ben Woodward, Director of Sales & Marketing of The CaPTA Group and member of Skål International Cairns.

Six Senses Laamu

ACTIVITÉS MARINES ET CÔTIÈRES

Six Senses Laamu
The Maldives

Award collected by Luigi Sciarra, President of Skål International Roma.

CGH Earth

HÉBERGEMENT EN MILIEU RURAL

CGH Earth
India

Award collected by Carl Vaz, President of Skål International India

Travel with a Cause

TOUR OPÉRATEURS ET AGENTS DE VOYAGES

Travel with a Cause
Australia

Award collected by Alfred Merse, Former President of Skål International Hobart

East by West Ferries

TRANSPORT TOURISTIQUE

East by West Ferries
New Zealand

Award collected by Bruce Garrett, Treasurer Skål New Zealand and Ivana Patalano, President, Skål Australia

Legacy Vacation Resorts

HÉBERGEMENT EN MILIEU URBAIN

Legacy Vacation Resorts
United States

Award collected by Kristina Park, Former President of Skål International Tampa Bay.