SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARDS

2019

SKÅL INTERNATIONAL

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARDS CEREMON Y
Sunday, 15 September 2019

The 18th annual presentation of the Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards has taken place on Sunday, 15 September 2019 during the Opening Ceremony of the 80th Skål World Congress held onboard the Royal Caribbean 'Symphony of the Seas'. 

The Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards were launched in 2002 to spotlight best practices in terms of sustainable and responsible tourism around the world, enhance the visibility and grant recognition to entities from the Tourism Industry.

A total of 56 entries from 25 countries from all over the world have this year competed.

 


Independent
Judges

 

TOMÁS DE AZCÁRATE Y BANG

TOMÁS DE AZCÁRATE Y BANG

President
Responsible Tourism Institute
MARIO HARDY

MARIO HARDY

CEO
PATA
SAMANTHA BRAY

SAMANTHA BRAY

Managing Director
Center for Responsible Travel (CREST)
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 sincerely appreciates their time and efforts for the meticulous and laborious work they have conducted.

 

PERIYAR TIGER RESERVE

COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT PROJECTS

PERIYAR TIGER RESERVE
India

Award collected by Ranjini Nambiar , President of Skål International India.

NILVA ENOTURISMO

COUNTRYSIDE AND BIODIVERSITY

NILVA ENOTURISMO
Spain

Award collected by Daniela Otero , CEO of Skål International.

COLOMBIA EXÓTICA

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES AND MEDIA

COLOMBIA EXÓTICA
Colombia

Award collected by Víctor Abboud, International Councillor for Ecuador.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN ANIMAL SANCTUARY ALLIANCE

MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

THE SOUTH AFRICAN ANIMAL SANCTUARY ALLIANCE
South Africa

Award collected by Lara Mostert , Marketing Manager of SAASA.

SEE TURTLES

MARINE AND COASTAL

SEE TURTLES
U.S.A.

Award collected by Robin Morales , President of Skål International San Francisco.

ANURAK COMMUNITY LODGE BY YAANA VENTURES

RURAL ACCOMMODATION

ANURAK COMMUNITY LODGE BY YAANA VENTURES
Thailand

Award collected by Andrew Wood , President of Skål International Bangkok.

HIMALAYAN ECOTOURISM

TOUR OPERATORS AND TRAVEL AGENTS

HIMALAYAN ECOTOURISM
India

Award collected by Ranjini Nambiar , President of Skål International India.

HOTEL ALIMARA

URBAN ACCOMMODATION

HOTEL ALIMARA
Spain

Award collected by Carme Hospital , Management Board Member of Hotel Alimara.

HIMALAYAN ECOTOURISM

SPECIAL SKÅL BIOSPHERE AWARD

India

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS Thanks to all the projects that have entered! Want to apply for next edition? The guidelines will be updated for the 2020 edition and the details will shortly be published on the Skål International website.