Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards winners announced at its 83rd World Congress in Izmir, Türkiye
Skål International World Congress 2024 Inaugural Ceremony brought together approximately 300 travel executives from around 40 countries.
Alongside key figures from Skål International, the event has been attended by representatives of local and regional governments, and tourism industry leaders, including Seyhan Müşerref Kulalı, Head of Tourism Commission of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, Hasan Eker, Vice President of the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies or Jaime Mayaki, UN Tourism Director for Technical Cooperation and Annette Cardenas, Skål International President.
The Sustainable Tourism Awards ceremony was presented by Skål International Director of Sustainable Tourism, José Luis Quintero. The 2024 edition was a resounding success with 56 entries from 20 countries worldwide, competing in eight newly revamped categories.
As a global Travel and Tourism organisation, Skål International continues to champion environmental conservation and positive change in the industry. It is also an honour, as an Affiliate Member of UN Tourism since 1984, to have their support, especially in relation to the Sustainable Tourism Awards.
Check out the exceptional participants of the 2024 edition of the Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards.
2024 Independent Jury
Three esteemed judges from globally renowned organisations evaluated each submission based on sustainability leadership criteria, including measurable environmental benefits, business improvements, and positive community impacts. Skål International deeply value and acknowledge their time and dedication for the thorough work they have carried out:
Since 2018, the Responsible Tourism Institute and Biosphere Tourism have supported the awards by granting each winner the the 'Skål International Biosphere Sustainable Special Award' which includes a complimentary one-year subscription to the Biosphere Sustainable Platform.
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Winners of the 2024 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards
During the Opening Ceremony of the 83rd Skål International World Congress, the winners of the 2024 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards have officially been announced:
ACCESSIBLE TOURISM
ACCOMMODATION
Award collected by Keethi Jayaweera, President, Skål International Asia.
COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT PROJECTS
EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMMES
LAND AND MARINE BIODIVERSITY
South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance │ South Africa
Supported by Skål International Garden Route
MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
TOUR OPERATORS AND TRAVEL AGENTS
TOURISTIC MOBILITY
Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the participants in the 2024 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards.
Want to apply for next edition?
The guidelines will be updated for the 2025 edition and the details will be published on the Skål International website. The entry must be endorsed by a Skål International Club (except Government entities).
