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Press Release
14 October 2022
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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 | |
October 14, 2022, Skål International | |
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). | |
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Skål International following the United Nations declaration of 2002 as the Year of Ecotourism and the Mountains, launched these awards, which have received strong ongoing support and attracted high level of participation from all over the world, and certainly helped the tourism world to better understand the importance of sustainability in tourism.
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.
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Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards program is getting even greater prestige
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.
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Mr. Ion Vilcu, Director of the Affiliate Members Department at the U.N. World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), with Skål International President Burcin Turkkan and Interim Vice President Hulya Aslantas. | |
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. | |
Three prominent and distinguished judges from internationally recognized entities have independently evaluated each entry based on leadership criteria in sustainability that encompass tangible, measurable benefits to the environment, enhance business, and the society and communities in which they operate: | |
Skål International sincerely appreciates their time and efforts for the meticulous and laborious work they have conducted. | |
This year, a total of 50 entrants from 23 countries worldwide have met the requirements and competed in the nine available categories. | |
WINNERS OF THE 2022 SKÅL INTERNATIONAL SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AWARDS | |
Today, during the Opening Ceremony of the 81st Skål International World Congress, the winners of the 2022 Sustainable Tourism Awards have officially been announced: | |
COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT PROJECTS | | |
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Secretary of Tourism of Santiago de Cali, Colombia
Supported by Skål International Bogotá
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Award collected by Annette Cárdenas, Director of PR, Communications & Social Media at Skål International. | |
COUNTRYSIDE AND BIODIVERSITY | | |
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Panthera Africa Big Cat Sanctuary, South Africa
Supported by Skål International South Africa
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Award collected by Wayne Bezuidenhout, Fundraising Manager of Panthera Africa and Vice President of Skål International South Africa. | |
Opatija Tourist Board, Croatia
Since the Skål International World Congress is being hosted by Skål International Kvarner, the Opatija Tourist Board has been specially recognized for being ranked second in this category.
| Skål International President Burcin Turkkan presenting the certificate of appreciation to Mr. Fernando Kirigin, Mayor of Opatija. | |
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EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
PROGRAMMES AND MEDIA
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Mankind Digital, Australia
Supported by Skål International Melbourne
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Award collected by Ivana Patalano, President of Skål International Australia. | |
MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS | | |
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The CapTA Group, Australia
Supported by Skål International Cairns
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Award collected by Ben Woodward, Director of Sales & Marketing of The CaPTA Group and member of Skål International Cairns. |
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Six Senses Laamu,The Maldives
Supported by Skål International Roma
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Award collected by Luigi Sciarra, President of Skål International Roma. | | |
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CGH Earth, India
Supported by Skål International Kochi
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Award collected by Carl Vaz, President of Skål International India. | |
TOUR OPERATORS - TRAVEL AGENTS | | |
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Travel with a Cause, Australia
Supported by Skål International Hobart
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Award collected by Alfred Merse, Former President of Skål International Hobart. | | |
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East by West Ferries, New Zealand
Supported by Skål International Wellington
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Award collected by Bruce Garrett, Treasurer of Skål International New Zealand and Ivana Patalano, President, Skål International Australia.
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Legacy Vacation Resorts, United States
Supported by Skål International Tampa Bay
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Award collected by Kristina Park, Former President of Skål International Tampa Bay. | |
About Biosphere Tourism: Biosphere Tourism develops certifications to guarantee an adequate long-term balance between the economic, socio-cultural and environmental dimensions of a Destination, reporting significant benefits for a tourism entity, society and the environment. This certification is granted by the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI), an international non-profit NGO, in the form of an association, which has promoted, for more than 20 years, responsible tourism at an international level, helping all the actors involved in the tourism sector develop a new way of traveling and of knowing our planet. | |
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Skål International is an advocate of global tourism, focused on its benefits--happiness, good health, friendship, and long life. Founded in 1934, Skål International is the only organization of tourism professionals worldwide promoting global Tourism and friendship, uniting all sectors of the Tourism industry. For more information, please visit www.skal.org.
Press Release contact:
Annette Cardenas, Director PR, Communications & Social Media
Skål International
skal@skal.org
communication@skal.org
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