Record participation for the Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards 2025

Skål International is delighted to announce that the 2025 Sustainable Tourism Awards have shattered previous participation records. 

Receiving an impressive 106 entries from 30 different countries, this year’s awards clearly demonstrate a burgeoning global commitment towards sustainable tourism and responsible practices.

The 2025 edition introduces eight newly revamped award categories, ensuring that every innovative and impactful initiative has the opportunity for due recognition.

Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards

Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards partners

UN Tourism

In addition to recognising outstanding initiatives, the awards are bolstered by the support of prestigious partners. UN Tourism continues its exemplary role in amplifying the message of sustainable tourism by providing global platforms for showcasing winning projects.

Meanwhile, Biosphere Tourism along with the Responsible Tourism Institute, partners since 2018, present the 'Skål/Biosphere Sustainable Special Award', which awards each winner with a one-year free subscription to the Biosphere Sustainable platform. This platform enables winners to craft their own tailored Sustainability Plan, symbolising a commitment to continual improvement and excellence.

Furthermore, Sustainable Travel International joins forces with Skål International to bring these awards closer to the international tourism community and to turn the goal of recognising sustainability into reality.

Jury of the Awards

An esteemed panel of judges is currently scrutinising each submission with a discerning eye, aiming to select the projects that most effectively embody forward-thinking sustainability and ethical tourism practices.

Categories & Entrants

Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards list of participants.  

ACCESSIBLE TOURISM

Accommodation, Food   and Hospitality Services

Communication

Community, Government and Service Companies

Educational and Social programmes

Innovative Sustainable IT Solutions

Land and Marine Biodiversity

Tour Operators and Travel Agencies

ACCESSIBLE TOURISM


Alcaldía de Rionegro

Country: Colombia.


APHI Foundation

Country: Tanzania.


Busselton Jetty Incorporated

Country: Australia.


Carácteres de México

Country: Mexico.


Hayleys Leisure PLC

Country: Sri Lanka.


Ilunion Hotels

Country: Spain.


Monarto Safari Park

Country: Australia.


Nami Island, Inc.

Country: South Korea.


Ruta de Turismo Sensorial

Country: Mexico.


Salzburger Verkehrsverbund GmbH

Country: Austria.


Spawellplus, S.L.

Country: Spain.


Swiss Youth Hostel

Country: Switzerland.


The Change Machine

Country: Mexico.


Tourism Division of the Montevideo City Council

Country: Uruguay.


Tourist Board of Municipality of Matulji

Country: Croatia.

ACCOMMODATION, FOOD AND HOSPITALITY SERVICES


Aquila Eco Retreat

Country: Australia.


Burhan Wilderness Camps

Country: Nepal.


Crowne Plaza Kochi

Country: India.


Cuatro Volcanes Craft Distillery

Country: Mexico.


Ecolodge La Estancia / Magri Turismo

Country: Bolivia.


Great Rift Valley Lodge PLC

Country: Kenya.


Hansali Organic Farm

Country: India.


Hôtel et spa Le Germain Charlevoix

Country: Canada.


ITC Maurya, New Delhi

Country: India.


ITC Royal Bengal

Country: India.


Jetwing Hotels Limited

Country: Sri Lanka.


Olegario Nazareth Agri Holdings

Country: India.


Operadora SOAGAB S.A. DE C.V.

Country: Mexico


Panari Resort Nyahururu Best Western Signature Collection

Country: Kenya.


Resort & Spa Marquis Los Cabos

Country: Mexico.


Rydges Latimer Christchurch | EVT

Country: New Zealand.


Scholars of Sustenance

Country: Indonesia.


Spinifex Brewing Co

Country: Australia.


The Ascott Limited

Country: Singapore.


The Green Path

Country: India.


The Hotel Britomart

Country: New Zealand.


The President Hotel

Country: South Africa.


The Suryaa New Delhi, a unit of CHL Ltd.

Country: India.

COMMUNICATION


Fundación Envera

Country: Spain.


Gameng AB

Country: Sweden.


Mankind Digital

Country: Australia.


OTWO Magazine

Country: Spain.


The Asian Footprints (Whitehat Media)

Country: India.

COMMUNITY, GOVERNMENT AND SERVICE COMPANIES


!Khwa ttu San Heritage Centre

Country: South Africa.


Associazione Europea delle Vie Francigene

Country: Italy.


City ​​of Cruzaltense/RS

Country: Brazil.


Crikvenica Tourist Board

Country: Croatia.


Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organization) 

Country: Thailand.


Discover Halifax, Business Events

Country: Canada.


Ecotouristing Ideas Regenerativas S.L.U.

Country: Spain.


Fundacion Zamna Tulum A C.

Country: Mexico.


Growing Paper

Country: South Africa.


Izmir Metropolitan Municipality

Country: Türkiye.


Jonuteek

Country: Mexico.


La Ruta de la Miel

Country: Mexico.


Las Chicas de la Luz

Country: Spain.


LATAM Airlines Perú

Country: Peru.


Mdluli Safari Lodge

Country: South Africa.


Ponikve eko otok Krk

Country: Croatia.


Progressio Foundation / HOPE-RSE

Country: Ecuador.


Rijeka Tourist Board

Country: Croatia.


Riziki Nature Based Solutions - E.A

Country: Kenya.


Sociedad Cooperativa Cultivos Virgen

Country: Mexico.

EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMMES


Africam Safari

Country: Mexico.


Anh Le - Noronha

Country: Canada.


Browns Hotels & Resorts

Country: Sri Lanka.


Corporativo Magueyero San Isidro S.A DE C.V

Country: Mexico.


IIHM Bangalore

Country: India.


Kwendalo

Country: South Africa.


Learn Tourism

Country: United States of America.


Panthera Africa NPC

Country: South Africa.


Skål International Ciudad de Mexico and Cocinando Sin Fronteras A.C.

Country: Mexico.


The Global Philadelphia Association

Country: United States of America.


Waterbom Bali (PT Bali Ocean Magic)

Country: Indonesia.

INNOVATIVE SUSTAINABLE IT SOLUTIONS


Airble Aviation Inc.

Country: Canada.


ARK CLAM

Country: Germany.


Chesshill Consulting T/A Stories Unseen

Country: Australia.


Class One S.L.

Country: Spain.


La Mano del Mono

Country: Mexico.


Technic Electrical Engineering (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (T.E.E.T.)

Country: Thailand.

LAND AND MARINE BIODIVERSITY


Cozumel Pearl Farm (Qualti, S.A. de C.V.)

Country: Mexico.


Jetwing Vil Uyana

Country: Sri Lanka.


Marine Dynamics

Country: South Africa.


Naples Botanical Garden

Country: United States of America.


Piedra Canteada S. de S.S.

Country: Mexico.


Rainforest Expeditions

Country: Peru.


Restaurante Mango Deck

Country: Mexico.


Saudi Red Sea Authority

Country: Saudi Arabia.


Skål International Kenya Coast

Country: Kenya.


Trafalgar Environmental Consulting Andalusian Cooperative Society

Country: Spain.


White Shark Projects

Country: South Africa.

TOUR OPERATORS AND TRAVEL AGENCIES


Black Cat Cruises

Country: New Zealand.


Come2Indonesia

Country: Indonesia.


DTH Travel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd.

Country: Sri Lanka.


Emotional Sicily - Travel By Senses

Country: Italy.


Great White Bear Tours Inc.

Country: Canada.


Kaewa Tours Limited

Country: New Zealand.


Lets Go Travel Uniglobe

Country: Kenya.


Nomad Safaris (Outback NZ)

Country: New Zealand.


Raggy Charters

Country: South Africa.


Saruni Basecamp

Country: Kenya.


SGA Travel

Country: Türkiye.


Tales from Africa Travel

Country: South Africa.


Tierras de los Andes

Country: Peru.


Unlimited Experiences

Country: Mexico.


Willie Creek Pearl Farm

Country: Australia.

Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards Ceremony

The outcome of this record-setting edition will be unveiled on 26 September, during the Opening Ceremony of the 84th Skål International World Congress in Cusco, Peru. 

This prestigious event promises to celebrate the very best in sustainable innovation across the tourism industry and to serve as an inspirational milestone for future initiatives.


The records set this year underscore the dynamic evolution of sustainable tourism, propelling the industry forward into a future where environmental responsibility and innovative practices are paramount.

For more information about Skål International and the upcoming awards ceremony, please visit the Sustainable Tourism Awards webpage  or contact awards@skal.org.