The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) has launched its inaugural program and is calling for entries from pioneers in sustainable travel. Participants have until the 24th of May to submit their entries free of charge.
The WSTHA has identified 21 award categories designed to align with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. These categories focus on the net positive impacts of People, Planet, Place, Prosperity, and Partnerships.
Global voting, open to travel and tourism professionals, will run from 14 June to 2 August.
Leaders in sustainable travel will be invited to attend the inaugural WSTHA Gala Ceremony in Belize, the Official Host Destination, on 27 September when the winners will be revealed.
Key Dates:
Entry deadline 24 May
Nominations revealed & global voting beings 14 June
Voting closes 2 August
Gala Ceremony, Belize 27 September
Justin Cooke, Executive Vice-President, WSTHA said, “Entries for the inaugural WSTHA close in three weeks. We welcome entries from across the sustainable travel and hospitality sector, with our goal to recognise and tell the stories of those accelerating change and making a sustainable impact on our planet for the next generation.”
As Official Host Destination of WSTHA 2024, Belize holds responsible tourism at its core and develops projects that encourage travellers to engage with its rainforests, reefs and unique culture in a sustainable manner.
Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism, Belize, said, “We encourage individuals, organisations and responsible travel advocates to share their stories and initiatives, highlighting how they are leading the way and making encouraging strides to a better future.”
The WSTHA programme is run in partnership with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance whose donor members and members represent over 50,000 hotels, 7 million rooms globally, 270 brands and 40+ supply chain and strategic partners.
