2024 Sk?l International Sustainable Tourism Awards presented in Izmir, Türkiye

The 2024 Sk?l International Sustainable Tourism Awards, presented on 17 October during the Opening Ceremony of the 83rd Sk?l International World Congress, held in Izmir, Türkiye, welcomed around 300 travel executives from 40 countries.

Key participants included prominent tourism figures such as Seyhan Mü?erref Kulal?, Head of the Tourism Commission of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality , Hasan Eker, Vice President of the TURSAB (The Association of Turkish Travel Agencies) , Jaime I. Mayaki , UN Tourism Director for Technical Cooperation, and Annette Cardenas , Sk?l International Official 2024 President.

This year's edition saw a remarkable 56 entries from 20 countries competing in eight newly revamped categories, reflecting Sk?l International’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and industry transformation.

As a proud Affiliate Member of UN Tourism since 1984, Sk?l International continues to foster positive change in the tourism sector through initiatives like the Sustainable Tourism Awards.

Since 2018, the Responsible Tourism Institute and Biosphere Sustainable support these awards offering each winner a complimentary one-year subscription to the Biosphere Sustainable Platform. Sustainable Travel International also partners with Sk?l International in recognizing excellence in sustainable tourism.

A distinguished panel of judges evaluated submissions based on sustainability leadership, measurable environmental benefits, business improvements, and community impact. We extend our gratitude to:

? Mr. Ion Vilcu , Director of Affiliate Members Department at UN Tourism .

? Mr. Patricio Azcárate Díaz de Losada , General Secretary of the Responsible Tourism Institute.

? Ms. Paloma Zapata , CEO of Sustainable Travel International .

Sk?l International proudly presents the third, second, and first-place winners across all categories in the 2024 edition:

ACCESSIBLE TOURISM

• Winner, first position: Rede dos Sonhos, Brazil.
• Second position: Tambor del Llano, Spain.
• Third position: IMPULSA IGUALDAD , Spain.

ACCOMMODATION

• Winner, first position: Jetwing Hotels , Sri Lanka.
• Second position: Hansali Organic Farm, India.
• Third position: ILUNION Hotels, Spain.

COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT PROJECTS

• Winner, first position: TARKEM Tarihi Kemeralt? ?n?aat Yat?r?m Ticaret A.?. , Türkiye.
• Second position: Mdluli Safari Lodge - Kruger National Park , South Africa.
• Third position: Nodo de Impulso a la Economía Social y Solidaria de la Costa Oaxaque?a, México.

EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMMES

• Winner, first position: Uniglobe Lets Go Travel , Kenya.
• Second position: Selcuk Municipality, Türkiye.
• Third position: Sk?l International Antalya , Türkiye.

LAND AND MARINE BIODIVERSITY

• Winner, first position: South African Animal Sanctuary Alliance, South Africa.
• Second position: Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration, Thailand.
• Third position: Las Torres, Patagonia, Chile.

MAJOR TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

• Winner, first position: Aquila Private Game Reserve , South Africa.
• Second position: Monarto Safari Park, Australia.
• Third position: Yayasan Ekosistem Lestari, Indonesia.

TOUR OPERATORS - TRAVEL AGENTS

• Winner, first position: Tales from Africa Travel , South Africa.
• Second position: Bahías plus DMC , Mexico.
• Third position: Corrales Viejos Tours, Ecuador.

TOURISTIC MOBILITY

• Winner: Finnlines , Finland.

Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the participants in the 2024 Sk?l International Sustainable Tourism Awards.

More information on Sk?l International web.