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Sustainable Tourism Awards
The Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards are geared towards enhancing the visibility and grant recognition to entities from the Travel and Tourism industry.
As an Affiliated Member of UN Tourism, whose mission is to promote reliable, sustainable, and universally accessible Tourism, Skål International created the Sustainable Tourism Awards following the United Nations declaration of 2002, to spotlight best practices globally.
Skål International has adopted the
UN Tourism Global Code of Ethics in Tourism
and supports the ST-EP initiative (Sustainable Tourism-Eliminating Poverty). Skål International is also affiliated with other important international organizations including
PATA
,
IIPT
,
The Code
,
ECPAT
and
WTTC
among others.
PARTNERS
We are proud to maintain a precious and ongoing collaboration with distinguished partners to enhance the Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards program. At the forefront is UN Tourism, our most prestigious supporter, whose commitment helps uphold the highest standards of excellence and celebrate outstanding achievements.
Additionally, our partnership with Biosphere Tourism and The Responsible Tourism Institute further reinforces our commitment to recognising and promoting best practices in sustainability across our industry.
Through joint efforts with our existing partners, this alliance will further strengthen global awareness and action around sustainable practices in tourism and beyond. Together, we will expand the reach and impact of the Awards, promoting meaningful change and recognising those who lead by example in building a more responsible and conscious world.
Who can apply for these Awards and Conditions
Available categories:
- Accessible Tourism
- Accommodation, Food and Hospitality Services
- Biodiversity Development by Communities and Governments
- Communications and Innovative Sustainable Solutions
- Tour Operators and Travel Agencies
TIMELINE 2026
march
CALL FOR ENTRIES
31 may
DEADLINE for submission
31 July
END OF JUDGES EVALUATION PERIOD
30 september
awards presentation
Why should you enter these Awards?
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To enhance visibility and get recognition for your outstanding performance in terms of sustainable and responsible tourism.
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To increase your contacts and introduce your products and services to professionals from the tourism industry from all over the world.
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To obtain media coverage among the entire Skål membership worldwide and our international press contacts.
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To collect the award in person and experience the Skål World Congress networking sessions and friendship atmosphere.
Awards Ceremony
The winners of the Sustainable Tourism Awards will be officially announced during the 2026 Skål International World Congress to be held in Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa, from 29 September to 2 October.
During the Skål World Congress Opening Ceremony, the Awards Presentation will take place. The winners will be invited to personally collect the trophy. Skål International will cover the cost of a specific package consisting of: attendance at the Skål World Congress Get-Together Party (29 September), accommodation at one of the Congress hotels, and lunch after the Awards Ceremony (30 September). Travel expenses are excluded.
Special video that conmemorated the Awards 20th Anniversary in 2022