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Creative Tourism Awards

Created by the  Creative Tourism Network® , the  Creative Tourism Awards aim to reward companies, projects, and destinations worldwide that foster this new generation of tourism , characterized by the active participation of the tourists in artistic and creative activities.

Internationally recognized for its  action in favor of a more innovative and sustainable tourism , the Creative Tourism Network® works with a panel of prestigious experts headed by Professor Greg Richards, co-inventor of the creative tourism concept, in order to determine and guarantee the respect of the Best Practices of the Creative Tourism.

Thus, the international jury of the Creative Tourism Awards selects  every year five winners among hundreds of initiatives and destinations  that highlight for their commitment to this emerging sector.

Are particularly appreciated the  authenticity and creativity of the proposals, as well as the promoters’ interest in involving locals and tourists in the co-creation of their experiences. Besides the recognition,  the winners are offered tools and services in terms of promotion .

Complete your registration  through the digital form .

Applications must be submitted in English.

The registration should be complete before the given deadline.

Applicants must have been active  for at least 6 months.

The winners will be part of the international promotion campaign.

Creative Tourism Awards Categories

Whether it's a village, a megalopolis, an island or a rural area, if your destination radiates a vibrant atmosphere, capable of inspiring renowned artists as well as creative tourists, if your intangible heritage and know-how are attractive to both residents and foreign visitors, if your political decision-makers have created a virtuous ecosystem that involves both communities and public authorities... then your destination could be the one! There are plenty of focus areas to apply for!

Whether you're a private consultant, a DMO or more generally a creative thinker, this category aims to reward the best strategies, whether already implemented or not, that use Creative Tourism as a lever for sustainable development. This category is open to previous studies, projects already completed or in progress.

Does your travel agency or tour operator offer creative, alternative tourism? Do you offer your customers the chance to enjoy creative and authentic experiences that, at the same time, benefit local life? Whether your business is large or small, you could be one of the winners.

Do you offer creative and authentic experiences in the composition of your tailor-made trips? If you're keen to offer trips that put people and sharing at the heart of their experience, don't hesitate to send us your application!

Whether your accommodation is a campsite, a glamping site, an inn, a rural B&B, a five-star hotel or an eco-lodge, the essential thing is that it's creative! What is your storytelling, your customer experience, and above all, what creative activities do you offer your guests? If you've read this far, you've certainly got a chance in this category and its many specific focuses!

Whether you're an artist, a craftsman, an art school or a company, what's important is the Creative Tourism experience or experiences you offer! Are dance, music, crafts, textiles, food or wine at the heart of your workshops, through which tourists can learn about the local culture from the locals? This is the category for you! And don't forget to select specific focuses that will multiply your chances of winning!

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Please, discover the focuses that fit your application and increase your chances! Your lodging offer is creative, but also meets the criteria of “rural tourism” and “kids friendly” ? Maximize your chances by completing your application as Best Creative Residency with as many modalities as you wish!

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UNWTO Awards

The UNWTO Awards are the flagship awards for the global tourism sector.

What are the UNWTO Awards?

Since 2003, the Awards recognize the work of organizations and individuals around the world that positively impact and inspire the tourism sector through innovation and knowledge.

To date, UNWTO has acknowledged the contribution of distinguished scholars, inspiring leaders, as well as more than 80 initiatives from the public and private sector as well as NGOs. Their achievements serve as an inspiration for competitive and sustainable tourism development at a local, national, regional and international level. The contributions of the awardees are in line with the  Global Code of Ethics for Tourism  and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals .

Recognition is given in the following categories:

The  UNWTO Ulysses Prize  is given to a distinguished scholar, whether in academia, government or private industry, for outstanding contributions to innovation and knowledge in tourism.

The  UNWTO  Awards merit distinction in four categories for the significant contribution of innovative tourism initiatives which are both competitive and sustainable in their character.

• UNWTO Award in Public Policy and Governance:  An initiative is highly innovative and managed by a public or public-private institution that reflects tangible and sustainable improvements in policy, processes, and governance. It works towards an inclusive model of tourism governance which involves diverse tourism stakeholders.
• UNWTO Award in Enterprises:  An initiative presented by an enterprise that operates projects or offers products or services that are innovative in the tourism field. This innovation could be demonstrated through environmentally-friendly applications, social corporate responsibility engagement and other innovative contributions.
• UNWTO Award in Non-Governmental Organizations:  An initiative managed by a non-governmental organization with a clear non-profit scope using grassroots, partnership, governance, and/or civil society actions as key factors for its achievements. The initiative is original and inspiring in its nature, objectives, resource management and results, highlighting tourism as a strategic tool for balanced and sustainable development in economic, social and/or environmental aspects.
• UNWTO Award in Research and Technology : The Award distinguishes a visionary pioneer whose initiative has helped the private sector, a community, a destination or a country to maximize the opportunities related to the use of technology to advance in the development of sustainable tourism. The research project or technological innovation initiative is highly inspirational and has given evidence of its effectiveness with practical applications and a measurable impact in the tourism sector. * *Note: This Award has been discontinued for 2018-2019.

The UNWTO Ethics Awards  is conferred by the World Committee on Tourism Ethics to tourism companies and trade associations that have demonstrated excellence in the implementation of the principles of the Global Code of Ethics of Tourism within their business operations and Corporate Social Responsibility practices. Application is limited to signatories of the Private Sector Commitment to the Code of Ethics. 

Applications received from more than 70 countries since the creation of the UNWTO Awards

2003 : First edition of the UNWTO Ulysses Prize. Dr. Donald Hawkins, from the George Washington University (USA) was the first recipient of the UNWTO Ulysses Prize for Excellence in the Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge.

2006 : Two new award categories open up for specific tourism initiatives. The first award for Innovation in Public Policy and Governance was granted to Black Stone Valley (USA) while the first award for Innovation in Enterprise was awarded to ACCOR (France).

2007 : The award for Innovation in Non-Governmental Organizations is created to complement the two abovementioned award categories. It was granted to the Évora Tourism Region (Portugal).

2011 : The 2011 Awards Ceremony took place in the framework of the UNWTO Algarve Forum (Portugal); The Forum – intended to bridge theory and practice in tourism as an instrument for development and good governance – convened over 300 representatives from the private and public sector who were joined by prestigious academics to conclude several months of on-line discussion and establish a consensus on future tourism strategies.

2012 : The UNWTO Award for Lifetime Achievement and the UNWTO Ulysses Award for Innovation in Research and Technology are created. The first edition of the UNWTO Lifetime Achievement Award honored two eminent individuals from both public and private sectors - Mr. Shao Qiwei, Chairman of China National Tourism Administration and Mr. Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, Chairman and Founder of Melià Hotels International. The first winner of the UNWTO Ulysses Award for Innovation in Research and Technology was the Instituto de Biomecánica de Valencia (Spain). Upon the creation of these two categories, the previous UNWTO Ulysses Prize and Awards were rebranded UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism with different categories.

2013:  The UNWTO Awards were jointly hosted, for the first time, by UNWTO and the Madrid International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR), a valued UNWTO Affiliate Member.

2016:   The UNWTO Ethics Award category is created, recognizing the excellent implementation of the principles of the Global Code of Ethics of Tourism. 

Kingston, Jamaica, was selected as a World Best Creative Destination by a jury at the 9th edition of the Creative Tourism Awards. The awards presented by the Creative Tourism Network® are designed to reward companies, projects, and destinations that encourage all forms of creative tourism. Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Tourism Minister, accepted the award from Caroline Couret, the director of the Creative Tourism Network®. The jury that selected Kingston for the award comprises global experts in the fields of tourism marketing and creative economy from among 152 applications from 28 nations.

Kingston Creative is a nonprofit organization whose goal is the transformation of downtown Kingston into a tourist destination through art, culture, and technology. The Kingston Creative project elicits the participation of creatives and the use of the latest technology for the development of a unique cultural tourism product that appeals to travelers and that is easily distinguished from other destination cities.

Kingston Creative takes an inclusive approach to tourism by featuring not only Jamaica’s art and culture but by also facilitating interesting and meaningful engagements between tourists, artists, local entrepreneurs, and residents of the local community. Through such interactions, the project seeks to develop a creative and healthy ecosystem that will drive social, economic, and sustainable growth in the downtown Kingston area.

In recognizing Kingston as a World Best Creative Destination, the Creative Tourism Awards jury cited specific values of Kingston, which included its support for artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs to help them develop their practice and showcase their work in a sustainable manner, empowering individuals from marginalized communities to facilitate leverage of their creativity and grow profitable businesses, regenerating downtown Kingston’s urban environment by using art to improve locations where people live, work, and play, and focusing on the people of the area who make the experience of travel more rewarding and authentic.

Commenting on the prestigious award, Andrea Dempster-Chung, the founder of Kingston Creative, posted to Twitter, “It’s such an honor for Kingston to win the @CreativTourism award for Best Creative Destination 2023. Thanks @edmundbartlett6 for supporting the #DowntownKingston #ArtDistrict. Big up @TEFJamaica @VisitJamaicaNow @careywallace @maninja2 @MayorWilliamsJA @MCGESJamaica @kgncreative.”

https://www.creativetourismnetwork.org/kingston-awarded-world-best-creative-destination-by-the-9th-creative-tourism-awards/

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Wonderful Indonesia Wins "Best Creative Destination" at the Creative Tourism Awards

Jakarta, 6 February 2021 - Wonderful Indonesia was named the "Best Creative Destination" at the 2020 Creative Tourism Awards, beating 76 other destination nominations from around the world.

The Creative Tourism Awards, organized by the Creative Tourism Network, aim to reward programs and destinations around the globe that demonstrate a commitment to realizing virtuous tourism.

"Wonderful Indonesia, which is run with the innovative vision of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, in implementing its sustainable program has succeeded in creating good synergies among the tourism sector, the creative industry, handicrafts, and local communities," said Creative Tourism Network Director, Caroline Couret, in a written statement, Friday (5/2/2021).

Caroline said that creative tourism is marked by the active involvement of tourists in the search for meaningful, artistic, and creative activities, which enable them to appreciate the authenticity of local cultures in all parts of the world.

This includes presenting sustainable programs that benefit society while optimizing creative resources, as well as positioning itself internationally as one of the most attractive destinations in the world.

"The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia is seen as a model at the global level with such a paradigm shift. Wonderful Indonesia has also shown resilience in a year when tourism was severely affected," said Caroline.

The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, appreciated the award received by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency. Wonderful Indonesia is a form of commitment to promoting various destinations for domestic and international tourists.

"We certainly prioritize quality and sustainable tourism so that it can provide more travel experiences for tourists and have a big impact on society," Sandiaga said.

Agustini Rahayu Head of Communications Bureau Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency

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For the fourth year in a row, Europa Nostra co-organised the Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards with the European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN), the European Travel Commission (ETC) and the Network of European Regions for a Sustainable and Competitive Tourism (NECSTouR), which are all members of the European Heritage Alliance . The winners of the 2021 edition of the Awards were announced and celebrated during a ceremony held on 21 October in Athens, Greece, in the framework of the ECTN 14th International Conference for Cultural Tourism in Europe.

The Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards enhance the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, create a platform for sharing experience and knowledge, and promote networking between destinations. The 2021 edition focused on the theme of ‘Regenerating European Tourism through Culture, Heritage and Creativity’.

The winners and runners-up were selected by a Jury composed of representatives of ECTN, the European Travel Commission, Europa Nostra, NECSTouR and the Directorate General for Education and Culture of the European Commission, out of 36 applications received from 14 European countries. Among the Awards Jury, Europa Nostra was represented by Piet Jaspaert , Vice-President, and Jimmy Jammar , Head of the Brussels Office.

Winners of the Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism Awards 2021

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES AND MUSEUMS AS CULTURAL TOURISM ATTRACTIONS

1st prize: Krapina Neanderthal Museum and and Site Hušnjakovo by Museums of the Croatian Zagorje, Croatia

2nd prize: Nerezinac Lugger – sailing interpretation center of maritime heritage of the island of Lošinj by Mali Lošinj Tourist Board, Croatia

3rd prize: Zenica City Museum by Zenica City Museum, Bosnia and Herzegovina

WALKING TOURISM AND SLOW TRAVEL – SYNERGIES WITH CULTURAL TOURISM

1st prize: Rab Archaeological (T)races – open-air museum by Lopar Cultural Centre, Croatia

2nd prize: Feel Good – Campaign to promote sustainable tourism products and services in Germany 2020 by German National Tourist Board, Germany

3rd prize: Breakfast at Margina by Association for the Promotion and Development of Tourism (APDT) in Timis County, Romania

DIGITALISATION IN SUSTAINABLE CULTURAL TOURISM, TOWARDS SMART DESTINATIONS

1st prize: Old Vine House Renovation and Digitalisation by Maribor Tourist Board, Slovenia

2nd prize: Digitalisation of Cultural Heritage throughout Slovenia by Ministry of Economic Development and Technology, Slovenia

3rd prize: Digital story-telling on coastal and maritime cultural heritage in Marsaxlokk, Malta by Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands

TRANSNATIONAL THEMATIC TOURISM PRODUCTS, INCLUDING EUROPEAN CULTURAL ROUTES

1st prize: Development and Sustainability Strategy of the Way to Santiago in Barcelos by Barcelos City Council, Portugal

2nd prize: Cultural Tourist Route of the Wooden Churches in Romania and the Republic of Moldova by Ministry of Economy, Business Environment and Tourism, Romania

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES (CCIS) CONTRIBUTION TO CULTURAL AND CREATIVE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

Joint 1st prize: Enhancing Cultural restructure of Sustainable Tourism’s Perspectives on Kimolos Island by “Kimolistes” NGO, Greece

Joint 1st prize: ReGeneration Festival 2020 in the Boboli Gardens, Florence by Fondazione Mascarade Opera ONLUS – The New Generation Festival, Italy

3rd prize: Naoussa Strategy as “The City of Wine” and Grape Harvesting Week Festival by Municipality of Naoussa, Greece

RAILWAY HERITAGE ASSETS FOR CULTURAL TOURISM

1st prize “Railway and Steam” Educational and Interactive centre by Gulbene Municipality Agency “Gulbene Tourism and Cultural Heritage Center”, Latvia

2nd prize: Baťa under the Tatras Museum in the Svit railway station by Museum Baťa under the Tatras, Slovakia

SPECIAL JURY PRIZE – ADDRESSING THE IMPACT OF THE PANDEMIC

National level: WanderlustGermany campaign to discover the nature highlights on walking and cycling tours by German National Tourism Board, Germany

Regional level: Maramureș Museum Heritage Trail – Cultural Tourist Route by Maramureș County Council, Romania

Local level: ReGeneration Festival 2020 in the Boboli Gardens, Florence by Fondazione Mascarade Opera ONLUS – The New Generation Festival, Italy

The 2021 edition of the Awards was supported by the Via Francigena Cultural Route of the Council of Europe, the European Association of Archaeologists (EAA), the Creative Tourism Network, FEDECRAIL and E-FAITH. The Awards contest was open to tourist destinations across Europe, to showcase their results and outputs in sustainable cultural tourism under seven categories.

Piet Jaspaert , Vice-President of Europa Nostra, actively took part in the ECTN Conference and presented the Venice Call to Action: “For a New European Renaissance” recently released by Europa Nostra.

A video presentation of the European Cultural Heritage Green Paper “Putting Europe’s shared heritage at the heart of the European Green Deal” by its Lead Author Andrew Potts , Coordinator of the ICOMOS Climate Change and Heritage Working Group, was shown on the third day of the Conference.

The European Cultural Heritage Green Paper, released in March 2021, was produced by Europa Nostra in close cooperation with ICOMOS and the Climate Heritage Network, with the input of other members of the European Heritage Alliance. It was supported by the European Investment Bank Institute and the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.

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Here are our five favorites, standing out over the last 12 months in another challenging year:

#1 Visit Iceland: Icelandverse

There shouldn’t be any surprise about our first “Top Tourism Campaign” of the year. Mark Zuckerberg made national news with Facebook’s name change to Meta in 2021 and the unveiling of his virtual Metaverse . Riding quickly on the coattails of the announcement, Visit Iceland news-jacked the story with their own version – the “Icelandverse.”

Featuring a Zuckerberg lookalike as the host, the “Icelandverse” shares “how to connect our world without being super weird,” which pretty much sums up public reaction to the Metaverse and accompanying video. It talks about the lights you can see, waterfalls you can visit (for real) and horses you can ride … with real hair you can touch. While striking a sarcastic tone and poking fun at the virtual world – it also does a nice job reminding us that nothing can truly replace reality. Travel offers the chance to have real, meaningful and memorable experiences.

#2 Visit Scotland: Yours to Enjoy – Responsibly

We’ve seen a shift in tourism marketing over the last several years from some of the most popular travel destinations. Even as visitation has slowed due to COVID, many are still struggling with the effects of overtourism on their wildlife, natural resources and within their communities.

In inviting travelers back, Visit Scotland’s 2021 campaign strikes a delicate balance – a welcome and a request to travel responsibly. Stunning drone and nature footage are set against messages of conservation and sustainable tourism with peaceful background music. The video does a nice job of demonstrating what responsible travel looks like (e.g. “take only pictures and leave only footprints”) and the impact it can have, while still making visitors feel like this is the Scotland of their dreams.

#3 Visit Israel: Welcome Back to Israel!

The pandemic remains a huge topic of conversation in the global travel sphere – and destinations would be remiss if they didn’t address health and safety in their tourism campaigns in 2021. Visit Israel’s newest campaign “Welcome Back to Israel!” brings the topic to the forefront of their message to travelers – while still making the destination sound open, active, and full of fun.

The video calls attention to Israel’s “new landmark” as one of the most vaccinated countries on the planet. It highlights masks, green (vaccinated) passports and sanitization methods, while also showing off the local beaches, historical landmarks, cuisine and shopping. By employing upbeat music and a charismatic host, the campaign plays like a special on the travel channel. It’s easy to forget you are watching a piece of brilliant marketing, while imagining yourself lounging with a drink in hand.

#4 Airbnb: Made Possible by Hosts

Pet travel is poised to be one of the major travel trends of 2022. Airbnb saw the signs and hopped on the bandwagon early. Unveiling a series of commercials set to familiar songs (like Dolly Parton’s rendition of “I Will Always Love You” or “Wild Thing” by The Troggs) and featuring real trips, the brand showcased some of its gracious hosts and unique properties – and the two- and four-legged guests who came to enjoy them.

The videos are masterfully done in the sense that they aren’t overly produced – in fact, they feel more like going through vacation photos with a good friend. The slow pace reminds travelers that pets are travel partners as well as at-home companions and that Airbnb hosts are more than willing to accommodate. The cute kitty in one video and adorable golden retriever featured in another doesn’t hurt the brand’s cause either.

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#5 Visit Sweden: Discover the Originals

It seems that Sweden has a bit of a branding problem when it comes to the names of its towns, lakes, mountains and communities. The problem being that Ikea has commandeered them and assigned these names to some less desirable products – everything from a gaming chair to a toilet brush. In the digital age, this causes a true SEO nightmare – and quite the conundrum for a destination trying to stand out among the conveniently priced furniture.

In Visit Sweden’s 2021 campaign, they encourage travelers to “Discover the Originals” and go beyond the Ikea names to learn more about the country that they came from. While the video is masterfully done, the destination goes beyond a one-minute spot with a companion website and map that breaks down the name (“Stubbarp – more than IKEA cabinet legs”) and then shares the special meaning behind each place in a tongue-in-cheek way (“If you’re happy to use your own legs to explore…”). Not only does it bring attention to the destination in a hilarious way, but it also truly makes you want to explore each and every stop on the map firsthand.

See Sweden’s “Discover the Originals” website and start shopping for a Sweden getaway .

These are the top tourism campaigns of 2021, now go back in time for more inspiration! Check out our Top Tourism Campaign round ups from 2018-2020 and our blog where we break down the elements of a Top Campaign:

Top Travel Campaigns of 2020: Tourism Marketers Get Creative in the Face of Adversity

The 5 Top Tourism Campaigns of 2019

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Kiribati wins Creative Tourism Award

The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK) through the Kiribati Tourism Plastic Repurposing Programme has won the Best Strategy in Creative Tourism Development category in the 2020 Creative Tourism Awards organised by the World Creative Tourism Network.

In an official letter to the Kiribati Minister for Information, Communications, Transport and Tourism Development (MICTTD), Honourable Tekeeua Tarati, the World Creative Tourism Network stated that the international jury, composed of experts in tourism, marketing and creative industries, assumed the heavy task to select the winners among a total of 184 applications, from 37 countries and highlighted the pioneering approach of the Tourism Authority of Kiribati. The main criteria were the use of creativity to design unique experiences and to create an ecosystem at a local scape.

The jury of Creative Tourism Awards highlighted the pioneering strategy designed by TAK to convert a negative externality – plastic contamination into a value chain for the whole territory in terms of inclusiveness, social cohesion, economic reactivation, heritage recovery, destination’s attractiveness, among many others. The committee also highlighted TAK’s sustainable approach in relying on circular economy, creativity, and communities’ engagement to reinvent its tourism, offering unique experiences, and especially in a pandemic context and the TAK’s excellence in betting on creativity and quality in designing experiences that enhance the cultural heritage and local identity.

Upon receiving the award, Hon. Tekeeua Tarati congratulated the Tourism Authority of Kiribati for the innovative initiative and said that “being a tiny nation on the map, this success will help promote Kiribati to the world”. He added that “the TAK led program not only addresses the challenge of solid waste management in Kiribati, but also showcases Kiribati’s creativity in the art of handicraft and jewellery making, something that appeals greatly to our visitors”.

The Director of the Creative Tourism Network®, Caroline Couret, pointed out “the added value of these awardees, in a year in which creative tourism has demonstrated how creativity and human resources are essential.” The winners will benefit from the international promotion of the Creative Tourism Network®, as well as strategic collaborations and synergies through 2021, declared “International Year of Creative Economy and Sustainable Development” by the United Nations.

Tourism Authority of Kiribati CEO, Petero Manufolau acknowledged the invaluable contribution and support of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat’s (PIFS) Small Island States Division and the South Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) to the program. TAK also acknowledges the guidance of Pacific renowned artist, Warwick Marlow.

The Kiribati Tourism Plastic Repurposing Program was launched in South Tarawa in December 2020 and TAK plans to introduce this program to other islands throughout the country.

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Indonesia Wins “Best Creative Destination” Award at 2020 Creative Tourism Awards

The Creative Tourism Network has awarded “Best Creative Destination” award to “Wonderful Indonesia” at the 2020 Creative Tourism Awards.

“The Wonderful Indonesia, developed with the innovative vision of Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia in implementing the sustainable program, has succeeded in creating good synergies between the tourism sector, creative industry, handicraft makers and local communities,” Director of Creative Tourism Network Caroline Couret said in a written statement, Friday (05/02).

Caroline said that creative tourism is marked by the active involvement of tourists in the search for meaning, as well as artistic and creative activities, which enable them to appreciate the authenticity of local cultures in all parts of the world.

This includes presenting sustainable programs that bring benefits to society while optimizing creative resources, as well as creating international positioning as one of the most attractive destinations in the world.

“Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is considered a model at the global level with this paradigm shift. Wonderful Indonesia has also shown resilience in a year when tourism was badly affected,” Caroline said.

In the meantime, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno extended his appreciation to the award. He said that the Wonderful Indonesia is part of the Government’s commitment to promote various destinations for domestic and international tourists.

“We prioritize quality and sustainable tourism so that it can provide more travel experiences for tourists and have a big impact on society,” Sandiaga said. (Public Relations of Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/UN) (RI/MMB)

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PHILIPPINE CREATIVE TOURISM CONGRESS 2023

Mabuhay! The Department of Tourism in partnership with the Creative Tourism Network, based in Barcelona, Spain is spearheading the development of Creative Tourism in the Philippines. As Creative Tourism is a form of travel that places an emphasis on engaging tourists with “co-creation’ with local culture, arts, and heritage at the forefront, this type of tourism has gained popularity in recent years as more and more travelers seek meaningful and authentic experiences that go beyond traditional tourist attractions. The Philippines with its magnitude of cultural assets, traditions and experiences can definitely take the global stage in Creative Tourism. Join us as at the Philippine Creative Tourism Congress from December 6 to 8, 2023 in the magnificent and vibrant province of Negros Occidental and immerse yourself in enlightening plenary sessions and engaging breakout sessions featuring activators from across the country. Together, we will unveil the boundless potential of the Philippines, showcasing its cultural richness from Luzon, Visayas, to Mindanao, positioning them as prime destinations in Asia for Creative Tourism. Be part of this distinguished event and contribute to the collective narrative shaping the Philippines as a cultural epicenter for genuine and enriching travel encounters.

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Harmony of Art and Ideas: The PCTC Unveils in Bacolod City's Vibrant Art District

About the venue.

The Philippine Creative Tourism Congress is set to unfold in the dynamic and inspiring Art District, nestled in the heart of Bacolod City. This contemporary art space has emerged as a catalyst for broadening the discourse and possibilities within the realm of art. Established 18 years ago, the Art District originated as an artist-run selling gallery in 2005 with the vision of establishing a market accessible to Negrense artists. Over time, its focus has evolved from a market-oriented perspective to nurturing the growth of young artists in Negros Occidental. The Plenary sessions will take place in the district’s main gallery hall, the vibrant Orange Project, while breakout sessions are slated for distinctive spaces such as the Naranja Residency, Block 17, The Grey Room, and various other areas that truly encapsulate a spirit of creativity and artistic expression.

MassKara Festival, Bacolod, 2022 by Jacob Maentz

Empowering Creative Tourism: The Philippines' Dynamic Partnership with the Creative Tourism Network

About the creative tourism network.

Embarking on an exciting journey, the Philippines takes center stage in shaping the narrative of Creative Tourism through a strategic partnership with the Creative Tourism Network (CTN), facilitated by the Department of Tourism and under the visionary leadership of CEO Caroline Couret. This collaboration, grounded in a shared commitment to innovation, positions creative tourism as a key driver in attracting the discerning new generations of travelers while concurrently nurturing a robust value chain for our diverse and culturally rich territories. Operating as a non-profit organization, the Creative Tourism Network extends its influence beyond traditional boundaries. It actively supports academic research, spearheads educational initiatives through the Creative Tourism Academy, and annually celebrates outstanding Ethic Codes and Best Practices through the prestigious Creative Tourism Awards. The Philippines, as a proud partner country of the CTN through the Department of Tourism, is geared up to maximize this collaboration. We are dedicated to amplifying the development of Creative Tourism by leveraging our multifaceted and vibrant assets. More than just a partner, the Philippines serves as a melting pot where creativity, culture, and tourism seamlessly converge, promising immersive experiences that break boundaries and resonate on a global scale.

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Global Vision Awards 2024

T hese are the winners of Travel + Leisure’s 2024 Global Vision Awards, plus how this year’s panel arrived at the final list of 26 honorees.

The  Travel + Leisure  Global Vision Awards recognize the many companies, individuals, destinations, and nonprofit organizations that are leading the way in developing a more sustainable travel industry. This annual celebration, timed to coincide with Earth Month, aims to encourage further creativity and spark change.

This year's 26 award winners — an extraordinarily diverse bunch — are notable in their own right. But they're just a few of the many forward-thinking problem solvers helping to make travel better for the planet and its communities. As always, the hope is that these Global Vision Award winners will inspire the next generation of problem solvers looking to make a positive impact.

Many visitors to Japan are eager to learn more about the country’s traditional arts and crafts, such as ceramics, textiles, handmade paper, and metalwork. But it can be hard to know where to look —and harder still to navigate the language barrier. Enter Dento , a new company that aims to open those doors. It’s supported in part by the Kyoto-based travel agency Windows to Japan, whose founder and CEO Avi Lugasi recognized the need for a more equitable relationship between master craftspeople and the travelers keen to meet them. "One of the big issues has been, if a visitor is there talking with the craftsman, that takes the concentration out of what they're doing," Lugasi explains. The solution? Compensating the professionals for their time — as well as creating an online shop that helps expand the market for these one-of-a-kind goods. Dento also operates a foundation that recruits and pays apprentices. "We're supporting the next generation that will carry on these crafts," Lugasi says. — Elaine Glusac

It’s fair to say that Kris Cody’s backpacking trip through Peru in 2015 changed his life. After seeing firsthand the care and craftsmanship that goes into alpaca-wool garments — many of which are still handmade in the Andes Mountains — Cody decided to give up his neuroscience studies and, instead, create an activewear brand. Today, as founder and CEO of Paka , he makes sure every sweater bears the signature of the woman who made it on an interior hem; there’s also a QR code for those who want to learn more. "From the beginning, Paka was about connecting people to where the things come from, what they’re made of, who made them," Cody explains. "Traceability was the next step in being able to see the coordinates, literally, of where that fiber was shorn in the Andes." — Elaine Glusac

Guided-tour company Trafalgar may be best known for taking travelers to more than 70 countries, but it also has a robust slate closer to home. "People think that, to have a deep cultural experience, you need to travel abroad," says company president Melissa DaSilva. “But you only need to travel as far as your backyard.” Trafalgar has spent the past five years working closely with Indigenous communities across North America to connect travelers with tribes and places that have often been overlooked. Today, more than 60 percent of Trafalgar’s U.S. itineraries include at least one Native business, whether it’s a walking tour in the Canadian Rockies with a Cree guide or a day spent at the Oglala Lakota Living History Village, in South Dakota. "Where we’re including these experiences," DaSilva adds, "a hundred percent of the proceeds go back into those communities." — Elaine Glusac

Luke's Lobster

It started with a humble lobster-roll shop in New York City, back in 2009. Since then, Luke’s Lobster has grown into an international restaurant group, with 22 outposts across the U.S., plus 10 locations in Japan and Singapore. Even so, cofounders Ben Conniff and Luke Holden keep a close eye on their home waters in Maine, where they’re working to safeguard the future of lobstering. The company’s Lift All Boats project offers paid student apprenticeships that introduce teens from diverse backgrounds to lobstering, an industry that’s almost exclusively white. "We’re trying to create a well-rounded experience to teach these students about the industry and open up horizons for them," Conniff says. "We want them to feel like they belong on the waterfront." — Hannah Selinger

Launched in 2014, To’ak is a boutique chocolate company based in Ecuador that has big plans. It has partnered with Third Millennium Alliance, a conservation foundation, to train farmers in sustainable agroforestry practices, including the use of native shade trees and prioritizing soil health. To’ak also pays its growers as much as eight times the typical fair-trade rate for cacao, specifically a variety known as Nacional, which nearly disappeared in a 1916 blight. "The only way that we can increase our impact is by buying more cacao at better prices and by supporting more farmers to do regenerative farming," says James Le Compte, CEO of To’ak. The result of all that effort is a decadent product with a meaningful environmental upside. — Hannah Selinger

When the Swedish airline SAS announced a series of experimental, all-electric flights, set to take off in 2028, every last reservation sold out in just 20 seconds, says Ann-Sofie Hörlin, the airline’s head of sustainability. That’s in spite of the fact that SAS didn’t reveal where the planes would go. Such is the demand for anything that can help the fossil-fuel-guzzling industry transition to something greener. Hörlin is quick to acknowledge that batteries aren’t yet a viable alternative when it comes to long hauls, at least with today’s technology. But electric planes could prove a game changer for quicker hops within Scandinavia. "We have a lot of short routes," Hörlin explains. "All of a sudden, aviation will be the most sustainable way to get there." — Hannah Selinger

Tempo Cooler

The Tempo Cooler may be the last one you’ll ever buy. With vacuum-insulated walls that are a third of the thickness of those in popular plastic models, the aluminum chest can accommodate more stuff in a smaller space. And it does so without any loss of frostiness, says Ian Sandmael, cofounder of Oyster , the Norway-based startup behind the innovative product. Even better, you don’t need to add ice: simply load the Tempo with cold drinks, and they will stay that way for hours. Forged from anodized aluminum, the chest is also meant to last, basically, forever — though Sandmael is quick to add that the product is actually fully recyclable. "If you think of plastic straws as being a problem," he says, "then plastic coolers are a much bigger one." — Elaine Glusac

Journeys With Purpose

There’s no such thing as a typical trip for Journeys with Purpose , an "impact travel company" launched in 2019. Instead, each itinerary is designed to showcase the wonders of a specific ecosystem, such as the caves of Chiquibul National Park, in Belize, or Argentina’s Rincón del Socorro, a 75,000-acre reserve in the wildlife-filled Iberá Wetlands. What’s more, each departure is hosted by the conservationists who are helping to protect these priceless places. As a member of 1% for the Planet , an organization that encourages corporate giving, Journeys with Purpose contributes up to 20 percent of a trip’s cost to local partners. As founder and managing director Duncan Grossart explains, "the more people travel with us, the more our mission will be fulfilled." — Hannah Selinger

Though it has long lagged other sectors, the cruise industry has lately stepped up its investments in sustainability. French expedition line Ponant is perhaps at the forefront: in 2021, it deployed a hybrid-electric icebreaker, Le Commandant Charcot , that’s able to operate for short periods on battery power and that uses renewable onshore energy sources when possible. Ponant has also announced a completely carbon-neutral vessel that could launch as soon as 2030. Plans for the 100-cabin prototype, currently named Swap2Zero , call for sails, solar panels, and liquid-hydrogen fuel cells. "This is much more than a new ship," says CEO Hervé Gastinel. "We want to actively contribute to the decarbonization of the maritime sector." — Paul Brady

Today it’s known for its lineup of chic, reusable bottles and adventure-ready filters. But the original mission of LifeStraw is humanitarian relief. Back in 1994, the company developed a mesh water filter that would protect people from Guinea worm disease, at the time a scourge across Africa. "Since then, we’ve provided more than 41 million straws to the Carter Center ," says Tara Lundy, LifeStraw’s chief brand officer. (The Carter Center, an NGO founded by the former president and first lady, counts the eradication of Guinea worm disease among its goals.) Like many Global Vision Award winners, LifeStraw is certified as a B Corp and continues to distribute its water filters and aid to those in need: the company has recently sent rapid-response teams to sites of natural disasters, such as Morocco’s Atlas Mountains after the 2023 earthquake, as well as to conflict areas across the globe. Travelers who support the brand are also contributing to the effort, as LifeStraw devotes a portion of all proceeds to future clean-water projects. — Hannah Selinger

Albania’s Vjosa River runs roughly 169 miles from the Greek border to the Adriatic, carving gorges and providing critical habitat to more than 1,100 species, including the Egyptian vulture and the Ionian sturgeon. When a series of hydroelectric dams was proposed for the Vjosa in 2014, activists created an NGO, EcoAlbania , to defend the waterway. Their goal was to protect it in perpetuity. (EcoAlbania was eventually joined in the effort by the apparel company Patagonia, as well as other advocacy groups.) Last year, in response to the nine-year campaign, the Albanian government created the Vjosa Wild River National Park, where adventurous visitors can go rafting, climbing, and hiking. "The Vjosa is one of the last free-flowing rivers in Europe," says EcoAlbania spokesperson Besjana Guri. "It’s a jewel, and we’re very lucky to have it." — Elaine Glusac

Diving With a Purpose

Since it was founded in 2005, the nonprofit Diving With a Purpose has trained more than 500 divers, often during weeklong masks-on intensives that prepare explorers to seek out shipwrecks related to the global slave trade. Surprisingly, says Jay V. Haigler, the leading instructor, and a founding board member, these sites are often ignored by maritime archaeologists. "There’s great study of and focus on the Titanic , you know, but not the Guerrero ," he explains, referring to a Spanish slave ship that sank off Key Largo, Florida. The hunt for that wreck sparked the creation of Diving With a Purpose, which has so far documented 18 vessels, including many from the 18th and 19th centuries. (The Guerrero remains lost.) In its ongoing efforts, the group partners with the Slave Wrecks Project, a research initiative backed by the National Museum of African American History & Culture that helps disseminate findings and spur further research. — Hannah Selinger

Discover Aboriginal Experiences

Australia is home to some of the oldest cultures on earth, but until recently, it’s been tricky to suss out high-quality outfitters and guides who come from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. That’s where Tourism Australia has stepped in, with a new initiative called Discover Aboriginal Experiences , which aims to connect visitors with those in the know. "This goes way beyond general sightseeing," says Nicole Mitchell, who runs the program in collaboration with around 50 different businesses, all of which are owned or led by descendants of the continent’s original inhabitants. One example is Narlijia Experiences, in Western Australia, which offers visits to the area’s mangrove forests led by owner Bart Pigram, who is part of the Yawuru community. The still-growing collective recently added several new members, including Budj Bim Cultural Landscape, a network of archaeological sites about 200 miles west of Melbourne. — Elaine Glusac 

Polynesian Voyaging Society

The Oahu-based Polynesian Voyaging Society has been working to preserve ancient seafaring practices for more than five decades, in part by organizing extraordinary multiyear voyages aboard Hōkūle‘a , a double-hulled canoe that’s been sailing since 1975. But travelers needn’t be hard-core adventurers to learn more about Polynesian practices, such as navigating without instruments by using the stars and the motion of swells. The society welcomes volunteers for all sorts of tasks, such as helping with boat maintenance and organizing community events, either in Hawaii or in ports of call for Hōkūle‘a . "Getting involved is a wonderful, beautiful, life-changing journey for so many people," says Lehua Kamalu, whose title is voyaging director. "But we definitely put you to work." — Hannah Selinger 

Zambian Carnivore Programme

This group is on a mission to protect some of the country’s most critical wildlife, including cheetahs, leopards, and lions. "Apex predators are rare, by their nature, but they’re hugely important for ecosystem dynamics," says Matt Becker, CEO of Zambian Carnivore Programme . The nonprofit takes a multipronged approach to conservation, partnering with safari operators such as Robin Pope Safaris and the Bushcamp Company to collect data and better manage habitats, as well as training a new generation of conservationists within Zambia. Last year, the organization had 48 students, who ranged from fieldwork newcomers to Ph.D. candidates. "The best way to make conservation sustainable," Becker notes, "is to ensure that the people leading these efforts are from the communities where this work is occurring." — Elaine Glusac

Grootbos Florilegium

One of the world’s most remarkable concentrations of plant life can be found along the Atlantic coast of South Africa. The Cape Floral Region is home to 20 percent of the continent’s vegetation, and the majority of what blossoms there is native to the region. All of which explains the art on view at the new Grootbos Florilegium , a collection at the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in Gansbaai, South Africa, about two hours southeast of Cape Town. "Our exhibition is about making the plants sexy and beautiful so that people understand what we’re trying to protect," says Michael Lutzeyer, the founder of the reserve. To date, Lutzeyer and his team have commissioned more than 240 original artworks that depict not only the area’s distinctive plants, known collectively as fynbos , but also the insects, birds, and other wildlife that make the ecosystem so special. "It’s making visitors aware of the little critters we ignore." — Elaine Glusac

See Turtles

Since 2008, See Turtles has helped shepherd more than 10 million hatchlings into the sea in 25 countries across the Caribbean and Latin America. At the heart of its mission are volunteer trips to beaches in the region, where travelers work alongside conservationists to defend turtle nests and collaborate with scientists. "Just having a presence on the beach is a deterrent to the people who might want to come and take the eggs," says Brad Nahill, the nonprofit’s president. While the weeklong trips are often no-frills — many include stays at remote research stations — they do afford an unvarnished view of fieldwork, with time spent on both daytime wildlife-watching excursions and nocturnal beach patrols. In 2022, the group launched its See Shell App, which helps shoppers identify and avoid souvenirs made from the shells of the hawksbill turtle, an endangered species. — Elaine Glusac

Destinations

Singapore green plan 2030.

One of the world’s smallest countries has some outsize ambitions. Armed with a sustainability strategy, the Singapore Green Plan 2030 , it is on a mission to reimagine its own cityscape — and show the world that sustainable development is within reach. The plan’s bold targets include planting a million trees by 2030, phasing out all internal-combustion vehicles by 2040, and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The government-backed campaign is the latest evolution of formal climate-focused commitments that date back more than three decades. 

In addition to those headline goals, Singapore is making strides on other eco-initiatives. Among them is increasing domestic food production — a challenge in a country that’s less than one-third the size of Rhode Island. One solution can be seen at 1-Arden Food Forest, a 10,000-square-foot urban farm situated 51 floors up in a Central Business District skyscraper. Visitors can stroll through its riot of fruits and flowers, enjoy spectacular views of the waterways that surround the city-state, and sample a freshly harvested bounty at the adjoining restaurant, Kaarla. For a deeper look, Tribe Tours has launched a "food sustainability tour" that combines elements of a traditional markets-and-hawkers itinerary with the chance to learn more about locally grown produce. 

Another element of the plan centers on the expansion of the city’s already enviable collection of parks, with the goal of having every household be within 10 minutes of green space by 2030. Groups like Untamed Paths, a community of nature lovers, organize walks and cleanups to educate visitors about the importance of Singapore’s forest system, where creatures like flying lemurs and frogs can be spotted. 

Not that you need be adventurous to see the city’s greenery: the famously design-forward Changi Airport Terminal 2, which fully reopened in November 2023, now has more than 20,000 plants, including orchids, ferns, and towering columns of vegetation. 

New hotels in the city are also making sustainability a priority. Consider Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore , which counts among its features solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and “low-emissivity” windows that conserve energy. (It also has an arresting Jenga-like design that is blanketed with nearly 130,000 square feet of foliage.) The Garden Pod , an unusual hotel that opened in 2022, was created from solar-panel-topped shipping containers. It offers views of the Gardens by the Bay and Singapore’s skyline from four glass-fronted duplex suites. Other new hotels, including Artyzen Singapore , Mondrian Singapore Duxton , and the Singapore Edition , put an emphasis on biophilic design, with a profusion of landscaping and indoor-outdoor gardens. 

The plan also calls for a 30 percent reduction in landfill waste by 2030. To help make that happen, Singapore’s restaurants and bars are embracing the challenge in creative ways. The city’s first Michelin Green Star restaurant, Seroja , sources many ingredients from the island and neighboring Malaysia and uses vegetable trimmings to create nonalcoholic drinks, such as a refreshing cocktail of watercress, sansho pepper, and water chestnut. Pangium is also on the vanguard of Straits cuisine, with a menu that spotlights lesser-known Asian herbs and hyperlocal preparations, such as sambal tempoyak, or fermented-durian sambal. The fine-dining restaurant Born models sustainability through its architecture: it’s located in a refurbished turn-of-the-20th-century rickshaw depot. 

Lower-impact preparations and thoughtful design are also trending at bars such as Analogue , which offers plant-based bites alongside cocktails served on a bar that was 3-D printed from recycled plastic bottles. At Fura , meanwhile, the drinks are shaken up with "ugly" fruits and vegetables that would normally be discarded — and, sometimes, invasive species, including jellyfish. Anything for the cause.

Relais & Châteaux

Decadent food and wine have always been nonnegotiable for Relais & Châteaux , a Paris-based association of nearly 600 hotels and restaurants in 65 countries. So it’s perhaps a surprise that the group has been working for a decade to reduce the environmental impact of its members’ culinary operations. Beginning in 2016, it partnered with the organization Slow Food on an annual campaign known as #FoodforChange , which aims to spotlight small-batch products and to encourage members to buy and serve them. (Last fall, 191 properties from the group participated, with a focus on raw-milk cheeses and biodynamic wines.) "We want to push our members even further when it comes to biodiversity," says Lars Seifert, the brand’s chief communications and sustainability officer. "If they embrace endemic products, they’ll keep them alive." The effort isn’t without its potential pitfalls, he concedes, but it opens a wider conversation with guests. "Maybe you won’t get fresh orange juice in February in the U.K., because we don’t have any oranges over there. But we’ll have something else delicious for you." — Hannah Selinger

It’s been more than 30 years since a moratorium on cod fishing struck a heavy blow to the economy of Fogo Island, off the coast of Newfoundland. In 2004, Fogo Islander Zita Cobb, along with her brothers Alan and Anthony, created Shorefast , a social enterprise designed to strengthen communities by creating new economic opportunities. Out of that work came Fogo Island Inn, a striking 29-room property that debuted in 2013 and consistently ranks among the best in Canada in the T+L World’s Best Awards survey. Drawing visitors to this remote corner of the country sustains not only the inn but the island writ large, says Amy Rowsell, director of special projects and impact for Shorefast. "Our mission is to help the local economy thrive in the global economy," she explains. "We’re harnessing the assets of this place to create a sustainable future for Fogo Island." — Hannah Selinger

Urban Villages

Denver’s forthcoming Populus might be the greenest hotel in America. Designed by the architecture firm Studio Gang , the 265-room property, which is slated to open this year, aims to be carbon positive. "We’ve constantly asked, 'Could we do it better?'" says Jon Buerge, president of Urban Villages , the developer. (The firm’s other sustainability-minded efforts include Denver’s Larimer Square and the Rail Spur district in Seattle.) At Populus, doing better has meant using a specialized concrete that incorporates fly ash, a waste product generated by coal-fired power plants. Rooms feature upcycled-wood furnishings and carpeting made from post-consumer materials. And instead of offering parking — there’s no garage — Populus will encourage the use of public transit. "We all have to start thinking more holistically," Buerge notes. — Elaine Glusac

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts

Iberostar Hotels & Resorts , a brand with more than 100 properties in 16 countries, has an ambitious plan to be carbon neutral by 2030. It’s a monumental task to achieve so quickly, admits Megan Morikawa, global director of sustainability for the Iberostar Group. The company has already slashed its annual carbon budget by half through an array of programs: to take two examples, Iberostar offsets its emissions through mangrove planting and coastal restoration in places such as the Dominican Republic, and it is transitioning away from fossil fuels in favor of renewables across the portfolio. Notably, the company has been a paragon of transparency throughout the process, with a website detailing the group’s progress — and challenges — in an effort to inspire others. "We need to be doing this in a way that can synthesize the best lessons," Morikawa says, "and be a tipping point for the sector at large." — Hannah Selinger

Princess Gauravi Kumari

Launched in 2013, the Princess Diya Kumari Foundation aims to improve the lives of women and girls. The princess, the granddaughter of Man Singh II, the last maharajah of Jaipur, India, now serves as deputy chief minister of Rajasthan. The foundation’s day-to-day rests with her daughter Princess Gauravi Kumari. “We now have seven centers across the state,” the younger Kumari says, each of which offers programs such as job training, digital literacy, health education, self-defense training, and legal aid. In the past decade, the group has helped tens of thousands of women, including those who have learned skills such as beadwork and block printing. Their artistry is available for sale in the foundation’s PDKF Store at the City Palace of Jaipur or online. — Hannah Selinger

Alvaro Silberstein

"In one sentence, we are the Expedia for accessible travel," says Alvaro Silberstein, cofounder and CEO of Wheel the World . Established in 2017, the website lists hotel rooms and tours in hundreds of destinations worldwide, along with comprehensive information about their accessibility, including, in the case of hotels, specifics such as bed height, bathroom turning ratio for those who use wheelchairs, and features like grab bars. The company verifies listings with a team of "mappers," who contribute extensive on-the-scene reports. That way, Silberstein says, "we can guarantee that a stay will exactly meet a user’s accessibility needs." — Hannah Selinger

Luke Bailes

When he opened Ebony Lodge in South Africa’s Sabi Sand Reserve in 1993, Luke Bailes believed that high-end, low-volume tourism could sustain environments and communities by attracting, as he calls them, "individuals who have influence." Since then, Bailes has grown Singita , the company he founded, into a conservation powerhouse with 16 lodges, camps, and villas in Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. In the past 30 years, Singita has restored native habitat across nearly 1 million acres, worked to curb poaching, and established schools and vocational institutes in many of the communities where it operates. Still, Bailes says, his work continues. "Eighty percent of my time is dedicated to finding areas that have huge potential — that are pristine — so that we can increase our conservation impact by 2030, to help protect more of these vulnerable landscapes for future generations." Luckily, he has help not only from the team but also from a familiar face: his son, Jo Bailes, is now Singita’s CEO. — Elaine Glusac

Saengduean "Lek" Chailert

In 1991, Lek Chailert spent an agonizing night in a rainforest village in northern Thailand, listening to the screams of an elephant forced to haul logs by handlers using slingshots and knives. The harrowing experience inspired her to learn veterinary science, and, in 2003, she opened Elephant Nature Park , a roughly 300-acre sanctuary in Chiang Mai that today is home to more than 100 rescued and rehabilitating pachyderms. Though the country outlawed commercial logging decades ago, other risks to these animals’ well-being remain, including from unscrupulous tourism operators who continue to offer elephant rides and shows. By contrast, Elephant Nature Park welcomes visitors for full- and half-day tours spent observing elephants roaming the preserve; those interested in staying longer — and getting their hands dirty — can volunteer to assist with the feeding and care of the residents. Guests often also become ambassadors for the cause, Chailert says. "They help us to make a movement." — Elaine Glusac

The 2024 Global Vision Awards Panel

The Global Vision Awards is a year-round project that involves  Travel + Leisure  editors and outside contributors, who report on and interview experts about developments in sustainability and responsible travel. Each fall, a small team of T+L staffers convenes to discuss potential award winners. They are joined by an awards panel: these experts, including some past Global Vision Award winners, assist in the compilation of each year's list. (Panelists are always prohibited from submitting their own projects.)

After extensive discussion and additional reporting, T+L editors make the final determination on the winners, who are recognized in the April 2024 edition of the magazine as well as online.

Susmita Baral , Editor, T+L 

Paul Brady , News Director, T+L

Alison Brooks , Vice President of Destination Experience & Advocacy, Visit Mesa (Arizona)

Elizabeth Cantrell , Senior Editor, T+L

Nina Caplan , Contributor, T+L

Samantha Falewée , Senior Editor, T+L

Jacqueline Gifford , Editor In Chief, T+L

Shawna Huffman Owen , CEO, Huffman Travel

Chris Imbsen , Director of Sustainability, World Travel & Tourism Council

Maya Kachroo-Levine , Senior Editor, T+L

Hemant Kumar Dixit , Senior Manager, Access Development Services

Fryda Lidor , Creative Director, T+L

Anders Lindström , Head of PR & Communications, The Americas, Hurtigruten Group

David Lowy , President, Renshaw Travel 

Jeffrey Miller , Chef, Rosella

Heidi Mitchell , Contributor, T+L

Zandile Ndhlovu , Founder, The Black Mermaid Foundation

Beks Ndlovu , Founder & CEO, African Bush Camps

Thao Phuong , Founder, Textileseekers

Olga Placeres , Owner & President, Preferred Travel & Co.

Jen Salerno Yong , Contributor, T+L

Skye Senterfeit , Deputy Photo Editor, T+L

Jim Strong , President, Strong Travel Services

Flora Stubbs , Executive Editor, T+L

Sam Teicher , Cofounder & Chief Reef Officer, Coral Vita

Peter Terzian , Features Editor, T+L

Paul Tumpowsky , Founder And CEO, New Yonder

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Visitengland announces awards for excellence finalists for 2024.

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VisitEngland has today, 8 April, announced the finalists who will go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s annual national  Awards for Excellence.

The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence   champion the very best of England’s tourism industry celebrating quality, innovation, best practice and exceptional customer service.

The 48 finalists, announced following a rigorous judging process by handpicked tourism industry experts, now go on to compete in 15 core categories at the national awards, with the Caravan and Motorhome Club announced as headline sponsor. 

VisitEngland Director Andrew Stokes said:

“I am always impressed by the tourism businesses who make it onto our list of finalists with their innovative approaches to ensuring people have the most amazing experiences whilst delivering outstanding customer service across England.  I congratulate all the finalists and wish them the very best of luck.”

The awards’ categories range from ‘Large Visitor Attraction of the Year’ and ‘Small Hotel of the Year’ to ‘New Tourism Business of the Year’ and ‘Pub of the Year’.

Applications to the awards were put forward for judging from businesses including hotels, self-catering accommodation providers, B&Bs, glamping operators, visitor attractions, restaurants, pubs and museums.

In addition to the 15 core categories, four special awards are also being presented including an ‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award’, a ‘Travel Content Award’, the ‘Tourism Superstar Award’ and a ‘TXGB Trailblazer Award’.

All finalists are invited to attend the national awards ceremony, this year being held at Rum Warehouse at The Titanic Hotel Liverpool on 5 June, where Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be announced at the black tie event. The Family Holiday Charity is the chosen charity for this year’s event.

This year’s Awards aligned with 15 local competitions from across England with winners automatically put forward for the national awards.

Tourism is one of England’s largest and most valuable industries, supporting hundreds of thousands of small-to-medium sized businesses, employing 2.6 million people and, in 2022, generating £66 billion for the economy in domestic visitor spending.

VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2024 – List of Finalists:

Accessible and inclusive tourism award:.

• Colchester Castle, Essex  www.colchester.cimuseums.org.uk/visit/colchester-castle  
• Hoe Grange Holidays, Derbyshire  www.hoegrangeholidays.co.uk  
• ROARR! Norfolk  www.roarr.co.uk  

B&B and Guest House of the Year:

• Bossington Hall, Somerset  www.bossingtonhall.co.uk  
• MonkBridge House, North Yorkshire  www.monkbridgehouseyork.com  
• The Bosham Boathouse B&B, West Sussex www.theboshamboathouse.co.uk  

Business Events Venue of the Year:

• Telford International Centre, Shropshire www.tictelford.com  
• Warwick Conferences, West Midlands  www.warwickconferences.com  
• Winter Gardens Blackpool, Lancashire www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk  

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year:

• Darwin Forest Lodges, Derbyshire  www.darwinforest.co.uk  
• Kits Coty Glamping, Kent  www.kitscotyglamping.co.uk  
• The Secret Garden Glamping, Lancashire www.thesecretgardenglamping.uk  

Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award:

• Kent Wildlife Trust, Kent  www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk  
• Mill Farm Eco Barns, Norfolk  www.millfarm-ecobarns.co.uk  
• The Yan at Broadrayne, Cumbria  www.theyan.co.uk  

Experience of the Year:

• Mountain Bike Taster Day, Pure Outdoor, Derbyshire www.pureoutdoor.co.uk  
• Grey Seals & Seabird Cruise, Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours, Northumberland  www.farneislandstours.co.uk  
• York Ghost Walk, The Deathly Dark Tours, North Yorkshire  www.deathlydarktours.com  

Large Hotel of the Year:

• Hope Street Hotel, Merseyside  www.hopestreethotel.co.uk  
• Rockliffe Hall Hotel, County Durham  www.rockliffehall.com  
• The Grand, York, North Yorkshire  www.thegrandyork.co.uk  

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year:

• Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - The Making of Harry Potter, Hertfordshire  www.wbstudiotour.co.uk  
• WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire www.wwt.org.uk/slimbridge  

New Tourism Business of the Year:

• Boys Hall, Kent  www.boys-hall.com  
• Sleepy Owl Devon, Devon  www.sleepyowldevon.co.uk  
• The Wizard Walk of York, North Yorkshire  www.wizardwalkofyork.com  

Pub of the Year:

• The Acorn Inn, Dorset  www.acorn-inn.co.uk  
• The Peterville Inn, Cornwall  www.thepetervilleinn.co.uk  
• The Red Fox, Merseyside  www.brunningandprice.co.uk/redfox  

Self Catering Accommodation of the Year:

• Bethnal&Bec, Hertfordshire  www.bethnalandbec.com  
• My Cottages in St Ives, Cornwall  www.mycottagesinstives.co.uk  

Small Hotel of the Year:

• The Gallivant, East Sussex  www.thegallivant.co.uk  
• THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay, Cornwall  www.thepighotel.com/at-harlyn-bay  
• Wildhive Callow Hall, Derbyshire  www.wildhive.uk  

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year:

• Cotswolds Distillery, Warwickshire  www.cotswoldsdistillery.com  
• Nothe Fort (operated by Weymouth Civic Society), Dorset  www.nothefort.org.uk  
• The Battle of Britain Memorial, Kent  www.battleofbritainmemorial.org  

Travel Content Award finalists 

• Ben Aitken, The Guardian – ‘O’er vales and hills in a wheelchair: a new accessible trail in the Lake District’ 
• Liz Edwards, The Times – ‘I went for a cross-country swim in the Thames, here’s what happened’ 
• Richard Franks, JRNY Travel Magazine – ‘Greener Heartlands’

Taste of England Award:

• Allium at Askham Hall, Cumbria  www.askhamhall.co.uk  
• Blackfriars Restaurant, Tyne & Wear  www.blackfriarsrestaurant.co.uk  
• La Locanda, Lancashire  www.lalocanda.co.uk  

Unsung Hero Award:

• Katie Calder, V-ATE Automotive Smokehouse and Bowl, Lincolnshire 
• Brett Hawkes, Crowhurst Park, East Sussex 
• Duncan Wise, Northumberland National Park Authority, Northumberland

Notes to Editors:

• For more information on the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence see:  www.visitenglandawards.org
• For more information on the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence judges see:  https://www.visitbritain.org/business-advice/visitengland-awards-excellence/visitengland-awards-excellence-judging-process
• For more information on the Titanic Hotel Liverpool see:  https://www.titanichotelliverpool.com/
• For more information on Caravan and Motorhome Club see:  https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/
• For more information about the Family Holiday charity see: https://familyholidaycharity.org.uk/
• For more information about the winner of Tourism Superstar 2024 see: https://www.visitbritain.org/pete-chambers-coventry-music-museum-visitenglands-2024-tourism-superstar

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DOT relaunches Philippine Tourism Awards

The Department of Tourism (DOT) announced Monday (October 17) the relaunching of the Philippine Tourism Awards (PTA) to incentivize tourism development in the country and encourage Local Government Units to adopt tourism as a means of economic development.

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco made the announcement during the Philippine Tourism Convergence Reception at the SMX Convention Center attended by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and representatives from the tourism industry.

The PTA, according to Frasco, aims to develop tourism consciousness in the country by seeking to recognize local tourism enterprises, local government units and individuals in the industry who have excelled in management performance and tourism service. The Awards will be held in collaboration with the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB).

“With all of you here tonight we wish to announce the relaunching of the Philippines Tourism Awards along with the Tourism Promotions Board. The PTA aims to recognize tourism related establishments and individuals whose seasoned expertise and commitment have innovatively and creatively projected the Filipino culture and the Filipino brand,” said Secretary Frasco.

The Philippine Tourism Awards will have 5 major categories: Institutional, Creative, Individual, Destination of the year and Special awards. Each will have a corresponding sub-categories.

The Institutional Awards will be given to those entities considered the best in their respective areas in terms of expertise, professionalism and quality of facilities and services. This will include Hotels, Resorts, Restaurants, Tour Operators, Events, Tourism Councils, Foreign Travel Agents and Foreign Airlines.

Creative Awards will be in recognition of the of the professional skills and insights of individuals and entities in their marketing, advertising and promotions efforts taking into account the creativity, imagination, ingenuity and factual presentation of information, organization and implementation and effectiveness of the program/project in terms of achieving client satisfaction.

Individual Awards are meant to those individuals directly or indirectly engaged in the industry who live up to the high standard of service and customer/client satisfaction expected from them.

The Destination of the Year Award will be in recognition of a particular tourism destinations’ contribution to the development and promotion of the tourism industry through the cooperative efforts exhibited by both private and local government sectors.

The Special Awards, on the other hand, will be presented to an individual or a private organization who/that has promoted the interests of the tourism industry and whose contribution has had a significant positive impact on tourism in the Philippines. This would likewise include Lifetime Achievement Awards to honor individuals for his/her noteworthy career as a tourism practitioner either in the government or private sector and who has had an outstanding contribution to the development and promotion of the Philippine tourism industry.

“Through the Philippine Tourism Awards we will also be identifying the best practices of local government units across the country including provinces, cities and municipalities to further encourage LGUs to adopt tourism as a means to stimulate the local economy and herald our distinct culture and heritage. We also hope to motivate our tourism stakeholders to elevate and maintain high standards of tourism services that we offer to our guests,” added Secretary Frasco.

The PTA ushers the revitalization of the tourism industry as the country looks forward to more relaxed travel and health restrictions in the near future.

Published:October 19, 2022

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DOT bares higher tourist influx since reopening

Dot welcomes iatf approval to accept the national vaxcert of 12 additional countries.

PH receives 9,283 inbound tourists; DOT upbeat on higher arrivals in months ahead

Puyat: Walk-in booster shots available for Boracay visitors

All systems go for PHL reopening for international travel- Puyat

Kids’ vaccination to make family travels safe, more fun

DOT lists requirements and protocols for arriving foreign leisure guests

Save the date for the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit in the Philippines

DOT: PH to accept fully-vaxxed tourists from visa-free countries starting Feb. 10

DOT supports ‘Pharmacy and Drive-thru Vaccination Sites’ rollout in Baguio City

DOT Launches “ASMR Experience the Philippines” Project

Dot to hold 2-day conference on english as second language (esl).

PH cities, hotels bag ASEAN tourism awards

Booster shots rolled out for fully vaxxed tourism workers; 50% of NCR hotel staff already “boosted”

DOT trains over 30,000 tourism professionals amid pandemic

Dot welcomes eased travel movement between gcq and mgcq areas for tourism revival, hotel in ‘poblacion girl” fiasco suspended, fined, intramuros gives vulnerable population a breathing space, dot launches website with exclusive travel deals for balikbayans.

Anilao Underwater Shootout stages a successful comeback

DOT’s KAIN NA! makes a comeback in Tagaytay

Dot earns unwto citation for have a safe trip, pinas ad.

Brgy. Bojo in Aloguinsan, Cebu bags UNWTO best tourism village award

More than 95% of tourism workers in dive establishments already vaccinated against covid-19: dot.

DOT: PHL to welcome Int’l tourists soon

Dot welcomes shortened quarantine days for balikbayans, dot asks lgus to simplify entry requirements in tourist spots, miceconnect 2021 positions boracay as asia’s premier bleisure destination, dot releases latest list of domestic destinations waiving rt-pcr tests for fully vaxxed visitors, dot grants incentives to fully vaccinated individuals visiting intramuros.

Statement of the DOT on waiving RT-PCR requirement to Boracay for fully vaxxed tourists

Anilao underwater ‘shootout’ is back

Puyat, dot execs pitch ph tourism in japan travel mart, dot welcomes eased restrictions in mm under alert level 2, free swab tests for domestic tourists starting nov. 1, dot lists destinations without testing requirement, with projected 100% inoculation rate by next month, boracay will soon waive rt-pcr testing for fully vaxxed visitors.

Domestic Travel Welcome-Back: DOT, TPB launch ‘It’s More Fun with You’ ad and ‘Have a Safe Trip, Pinas’ Viber Stickers

22 divers pass dot guide training in anilao.

PH cited Asia’s top beach and dive destination anew in 2021 World Travel Awards

Dot bullish on camiguin’s reopening, boosts covid-19 vax drive, dot clarifies travel guidelines for ncr residents under alert level 4, alert level 3, good for tourism jobs and businesses as holidays near – puyat, 2nd tourism & technology forum: readying for a different future.

DOT vaccination drive for tourism workers continues in Pampanga

Dot welcomes easing of age restrictions for interzonal travel, less quarantine days for travelers an ‘encouraging development’ for tourism industry – puyat.

Vaccination of Rizal tourism workers crucial to industry’s recovery — DOT

Dot welcomes siargao, palawan and boracay win in int’l travel mag awards, over 43k safety seals issued as more businesses apply, dot backs call to shorten quarantine of fully vaxxed travelers, dot calls for cooperation to ensure success of expanded operational capacity of restaurants in ncr.

DOT lauds Samar LGU vax drive for tourism workers

Message of secretary berna romulo-puyat on the celebration of world tourism day, dot ensures compliance of accredited hotels, resorts to new iatf alert level system guidelines.

Cebu vax drive for tourism workers gains traction with more than 50% inoculated

Puyat bares phl hosting of international tourism conference in march 2022.

DOT and TikTok launch #GandaMoPinas Campaign as local borders reopen

Dot invites esl teachers to free online master tesol certification course.

DOT launches “More Fun Awaits” global campaign to showcase travel preps

Statement of the department of tourism (dot), statement of the department of tourism on the inclusion of palawan in t+l’s top islands in asia, world list, more than 50% of country’s tourism workers vaccinated against covid-19 – dot chief, intramuros site visit of dot secretary berna romulo-puyat.

Intramuros sites and Rizal Park to reopen September 16

Philippines boosts participation in expo 2020 dubai, highlights pinoy food, local tourism businesses receive dot, tpb philcare kits.

DOT, partner agencies drive up promotion of Filipino food experience

More than 7.5k tourism workers in Baguio have received Covid vax – Tourism Chief

Dot, tpb distribute p19m worth of materials to promote safety protocols.

DOT, NTF bring vaccination rollout for tourism workers in Siargao Island

DOT: 95% of tourism workers in NCR vaxxed vs Covid-19

Sustainability is key to tourism industry’s recovery — puyat, dot lauds private sector for vaccine rollout in el nido.

PHITEX 2021: Beyond Business slated for September 19-23

Puyat leads vaccination drive for Pampanga tourism workers

More than 75% of Bohol tourism workers eyed for inoculation with second vaccine roll-out

More than 70% of tourism frontliners in metro manila vaccinated vs covid-19 — puyat.

DOT and TPB SUCCESSFULLY STAGED FIRST-EVER HYBRID EDITION OF THE REGIONAL TRAVEL FAIR

Dot, bpos to hold job fair, statement of the department of tourism.

DOT targets increased inoculation of tourism workers in more destinations

Puyat: More vaccines coming for Palawan tourism workers

Dot statement on nesthy petecio’s silver medal finish in the tokyo 2020 olympics, rizal park drive-thru vax site opens; puyat hails manila’s anti-covid initiative, dot gets highest coa rating for 2nd straight year, statement of the department of tourism on the passing of heritage and cultural tourism advocate mr. ramon hofileña, statement of the department of tourism (dot) on the heightened community quarantine level implementations in ncr, more tourism workers in boracay to receive covid-19 jabs – dot, dot reiterates call for safe travel amid stricter quarantine measure, dot reminds hotels, resorts that room sharing for quarantined families is allowed, dot celebrates siargao inclusion in time magazine as one of the world’s greatest places of 2021, dot launches halal food tourism, dot backs gov’t infra program to boost tourism, dot backs iloilo bid for ‘creative city of gastronomy’ recognition from unesco, statement of the department of tourism on iatf decision allowing children five years old and above, and fully vaccinated seniors to visit outdoor areas, dot partners with viber to promote kain na foodfest, dot: 3,000 boracay tourism workers to receive covid vax, dot, tpb continues to support lgus with digital transformation projects, dot teams up with scarlet belo and cartoon network to take safe trips, dot statement on the activities of the taal volcano, bakuna by the sea: dot hails davao’s innovative approach to travel, hospitality workers, dot, tpb to roll out 2nd phase of rt-pcr financial subsidy program through pcmc, dot unveils region 1 tourism recovery plan, statement of the department of tourism on the drop of tourism contribution to gdp, dot to co-stage virtual fête de la musique june 18-21, more ncr tourism workers receive support through dot-dole program, travel for tourists of all ages from ncr plus to boracay, other mgcq areas extended to june 30, dot eyes inoculation of 5,000 bohol tourism workers, museums in ncr plus to reopen on limited capacity – dot, dot turns food tourism to high heat with 2021 kain na, terms for tourism business loans eased, dot bares tourism recovery plans for bulacan, dot and tiktok launch #sarapmagingpinoy campaign to promote local food tourism, dot launches five-year plan to develop tourism professionals, dot celebrates world environment month, highlights responsible marine wildlife interactions, statement of the department of tourism (dot) on the rt-pcr requirement for leisure travelers under iatf-eid resolution 118a, statement of the dot on iatf-eid resolution 118a, more than 16k bulacan tourism workers get dot-dole cash aid, dot orders stricter monitoring of staycation hotels and aes in gcq areas following new iatf guidelines, dot lauds inclusion of frontline tourism workers in a1 priority group, dot hosts pata summit for first hybrid mice event in 2021, over 1,400 golf workers in metro manila get dot-dole cash aid.

Central Luzon to Showcase ‘Flavors of Pampanga’, readies tourists for gastronomic experience

Dot lauds ph hotels recognized with the 2021 tripadvisor awards, 3,390 tourism workers in marinduque approved to receive p16.95m dot-dole cash aid, puyat bares tourism recovery plans for marinduque, dot proposes ‘green lane’ for fully vaccinated travelers, dot hails expansion of priority vaccination to a4 cluster, including tourism frontliners, 5,986 staycation rooms open for guests from ncr plus, intramuros to open fort santiago, baluarte de san diego to visitors may 17, dot statement on the proposed vaccination center in nayong pilipino, dot welcomes iatf decision to ease travel in ncr plus, 221m cash aid approved for 44k tourism workers in western visayas, statement of the department of tourism (dot) on the collected garbage from the waters of samal island, davao del norte, statement of the department of tourism (dot) on the reported violations of a hotel in davao city, dot to host hybrid pata annual event for adventure travel, p1.5m cash aid approved for 295 intramuros tourism workers, updates on the vaccination of tourism workers, labor day vax for tourism workers, more than 400k displaced tourism workers get dot-dole cash aid, philippine tourism and mice industry to bounce back with the hosting of wttc global summit, dot, manila lgu ink mobile hospital deal, dot-accredited establishment staysafe.ph-users, eligible for safety seal certification, dot grants the wttc safe travels stamp to 33 more hotels nationwide, dot welcomes proposals to convert tourism sites to temporary medical facilities, dot lauds repurposed hotels, calls for ‘bayanihan’ vs covid, dot approves use of burnham green and quirino grandstand in rizal park for temporary mobile hospital and drive-thru vaccination site, dot celebrates saud beach inclusion in the 25 most beautiful beaches in the world list of travel and leisure, 67k displaced tourism workers of ncr+ receive dot-dole cash aid, statement of the department of tourism on the vaccination facility in nayong pilipino property, statement of the department of tourism regarding the alleged birthday “super spreader” event in boracay, dot eyes adoption of covid-19 digital travel pass, dot statement on ecq extension in ncr plus, phl, dot nominated at asia edition of 2021 world travel awards, dot pushes for inclusion of other tourism workers in priority group a4, strict new guidelines set for hotels under ecq; lenten ‘staycations’ within ncr plus suspended, dot statement on ecq for ncr+ areas, dot statement on holy week, rizal park and paco park adjust visiting hours, remain open for physical exercise, dot statement on biatf measures for boracay, tpb philippines spearheads tourism and technology forum (ttf), dot statement on coron tourist with falsified travel documents, dot supports rizal tourism circuit on food, faith, art, adventure and nature, the ‘fun’ continues: philippines joins digital itb berlin, dot to spur domestic tourism in rizal, dot’s stdp program to enhance resiliency of phl destinations – puyat, dot sustains online presence with ‘wake up in ph’ campaign and safety travel advisories, dot greenlights partial operations of hotel restaurants on june 15, dot eyes tourism recovery as more destinations may reopen, domestic travel to drive recovery of tourism industry, says survey, dot hails revival of tourist cops, tourism will recover well, dot chief vows, dot celebrates hidden beach, palawan’s inclusion in cnt’s best beaches in the world, tourism industry hikes share in gdp to 13%; puyat sees strong recovery from pandemic, dot pushes stringent guidelines for stakeholders across the nation, biatf denounces travelers’ breach of entry protocol to boracay, dot lauds partnership model for safe and sustainable tourism in boracay, dot issues guidelines on tourist land transport services, iatf–eid resolution reiterates ‘dot certificate of authority’ as requisite to operate, dot issues protocols on restaurant operations under the new normal, dot welcomes ph ‘rising stars in travel’ citation by forbes.com, dot, dti to roll out health and safety guidelines, digital solutions for restaurants, dot, attached agencies promote digital tourism, tourism chief reminds hotels, resorts: no dot certificate, no business operations during mgcq, dot assists 36,000 tourists during covid-19 crisis, dot webinar tackles digital as the new normal, dot welcomes the resumption of tourism operations in areas under mgcq, trust and health safety key to phl tourism recovery – dot chief, puyat on reopening tourism: ‘do it slowly but surely’, dot brings home 84 tourists stranded in eastern visayas, dot supports coron’s sustainable tourism development to bounce back, dot welcomes puerto princesa reopening to domestic tourists, dot urges for more wttc safe travels stamp applications, boracay’s white beach, el nido’s nacpan beach among tripadvisor’s top beaches in asia, dot statement on uniform travel protocols, dot supports the safe reopening of negros oriental, puyat affirms support for siquijor’s reopening, dot statement on el nido’s swift action against tourists with false covid test records, dot supports dilg’s streamlining of travel requirements, dot assists 98 stranded tourists in western mindanao, dot assists 246 tourists stranded in bicol, dot response team assists 1004 tourists stranded in caraga region, statement of tourism secretary bernadette romulo-puyat, dot8 springs stranded tourists, total assisted travelers now at 11,000, dot assists stranded tourists in central luzon, dot response teams assist over 10,000 travelers, dot announces the guidelines on hotels and other accommodation establishments during the enhanced community quarantine, dot chief: innovation to spur food tourism in new normal, dot webinar tackles heritage site conservation and use amid pandemic, dot banners “filipino brand of service”; assists over 35,000 tourists amid pandemic, dot to jumpstart domestic tourism under stricter protocols with iatf and lgus, dot partners with wttc to share experts’ tourism outlook, recovery plans, dot regulates hotel food deliveries, dot: tourism industry up to tough challenges on path to recovery, more than 155,000 tourism sector workers receive first tranche of dof wage subsidy program, dot mounts sweeper flights; brings home 1000 stranded domestic tourists, dot webinar tackles recovery, future of phl’s m.i.c.e., statement of the department of tourism (dot) on the iatf–eid authorization to mount sweeper flights, statement of secretary bernadette romulo puyat on the passing of former dot secretary ramon jimenez, jr., dot–ncr assists 24,000 in–transit nationals amid ecq of luzon, dot and ssi support philippine food producers in online philippine harvest, dot provides virtual backgrounds for video calls to encourage “travel from home”, dot offers online “enhanced opportunity” training for tourism stakeholders, dot-region 6 delivers filipino brand of service in crisis, dot outlines tourism response, post–covid 19 recovery plan to aid private sector, dot issues guidelines defining “new normal” for accommodation establishments, 24,836 hotel rooms reserved for ofws’ quarantine, bpo staff use – dot chief, stranded tourists welcome extended stay in batanes, dot welcomes lifting of travel ban for outbound passengers, recovery flights, tourism transport to continue for stranded passengers, statement of the department of tourism (dot) on covid-19 local transmission, dot statement on the curfew recommendation for lgus, dot, turkish airlines form partnership to increase philippine tourism from europe and mediterranean source markets, dot celebrates first run of the philippine international hot air balloon fiesta in calabarzon, puyat convenes tourism council; invites public to travel within ph, international visitor receipts hit usd 9.31b in 2019, 20.81% up from 2018, dot postpones nationwide mall sale to prioritize safety of citizens, department of tourism unveils new ad inspired by the abakada alphabet, highlighting unique filipino culture, puyat advocates for cultural and ecotourism in the new normal, relive the history of intramuros city with augmented reality app experience philippines, dot: 1st phl shopping fest kicks off march 1st, doh, dilg and dot give public gatherings green light, 2019 international arrivals exceed target with 8.26 million visitors to the philippines, dot welcomes lifting of taiwan travel ban, joint statement of the department of tourism and tourism congress of the philippines, dot backs “balik sa bohol” for tourism industry revival, intramuros reopens in the new normal, relaxed and standard health protocols, personalized trips key to tourism recovery, says latest philippine travel survey, dot files falsification raps against boracay tourists with forged covid test results, dot: reclassification of industries to hasten recovery, dot statement following the president’s latest directive to contain the ncov, guidelines in handling guests in tourism enterpises in the advent of ncov global health emergency, puyat eyes isabela as top agro-ecotourism destination, dot, dti inspect hotels and restaurants’ compliance with health and safety protocols, dot chief checks readiness of palawan, fresh produce at your doorstep, courtesy of dot–grab tie–up, dot ‘seal of good housekeeping’ boosts confidence among restos amid pandemic – puyat, dot celebrates as palawan reclaims best island in the world citation, tourism chief bullish on english schools’ recovery, dot, fao team up for sustainable farm tourism in ph, meetings, conventions allowed only under mgcq at 50% capacity – dot, boracay now open to youths, seniors from region, dot chief lauds senate approval of bayanihan 2 on final reading, cites plans for 10b stimulus fund, “think out of the box,” tourism industry urged in dot webinar, dot assures tourist stakeholders of all–out support for slow reopening, puyat meets with bohol execs to tackle tourism situation, recovery plans, dot, cloud panda ph launches phl harvest e-commerce site, statement of dot, dot to scale up baguio’s ridge to reef travel bubble plan across phl, dot celebrates “surprisingly spectacular diving” tag of 3 phl dive sites by lonely planet, phl bags best overseas diving award 2020, statement of department of tourism, dot’s phidex 2020 goes digital, dot-dole amended jmc further expands coverage of beneficiaries, dot welcomes new protocols for arriving passengers, dot bats for a more fun, safe and sustainable laguna, dot chief: green corridors are critical to tourism recovery, dot statement on destination test requirements, dot statement on boracay tourists, dot welcomes asean as a single tourism destination, iatf allows baguio hotels to receive domestic tourists under gcq, raising the bar of filipino hospitality with the leadership excellence series 2021, dot lauds inclusion of tourism frontliners in priority group for vaccination, dot’s ‘kain na’ cooks up online food fest, phl hosts 3rd asean meet on tourism professionals; dot commits to beef up competency of tourism workforce in the new normal, safety marshalls to ensure physical distancing when beaches, resorts reopen, 10,000 bpo jobs for displaced tourism workers, zero interest loans, no collateral, easy terms for distressed tourism businesses, puyat to grace baguio reopening; dot to go big on domestic tourism in 2021, chocolate, coffee, tea take centerstage in dot’s kain na food festival, dot receives safetravels stamp from world tourism body, puyat launches baguio’s vis.i.t.a. platform, reopening of boracay to more markets builds momentum for domestic tourism revival, puyat: even in most unusual ways, tourism must stay alive, message of tourism secretary bernadette romulo-puyat on the celebration of the world tourism day, dot statement on the city garden grand hotel, dot chief supports negrense cookbook launch, vows continued support to thriving food tourism scene in western visayas, dot statement on the closure of makati shangri-la hotel, dot pledges to help negros occidental get ready for more domestic tourists, dot welcomes the first two recipients of the wttc safe travel stamp, dot statement on baguio party incident, dot welcomes iatf decision to allow balikbayans, dot launches “have a safe trip, pinas” to promote safe travels and support tourism workers, dot celebrates ph’s victory as world’s leading dive destination and tourist attraction for intramuros in 2020, dot welcomes coron’s reopening on dec. 1 with health and safety measures in place, dot aims for data-driven response to tourism recovery under new normal with survey, dot backs enhanced contact tracing; announces low-cost covid tests with up-pgh for boracay-bound tourists, puyat encourages affected tourism workforce to avail of the expanded dot-dole financial assistance, dot welcomes strides to reboot mice, puyat visits batangas, shores up dive tourism, statement of the dot on cebu resort incident, dot presents virtual concert to promote manila’s cultural heritage sites, dot, makatimed foundation forge partnership for tourism destination health security, dot launches webinar training on reducing single-use plastics for hospitality sector, dot to assist zambales in safe and gradual tourism reopening, dot bats for uniform lgu travel requirements, dot, tpb promote pinoy christmas through music, dot’s 2020 kain na satisfies christmas cravings on fourth leg, dot’s 2020 kain na satisfies christmas cravings on fourth leg, dot prepares local destinations, accommodation establishments for wttc safe travels stamp application, 27,000 displaced tourism workers of car receive dot-dole financial assistance, dot backs temporary suspension of flights from uk, dot inspires balikbayans to come home with ‘balikan ang pilipinas’ campaign, dot, tpb expand rt-pcr financial subsidy program for 11,600 tourists through pcmc, dot reiterates penalties for quarantine hotels used for staycation and other purposes, dot supports strict entry protocols in light of new covid-19 variant, dot reiterates rule on staycation hotels, dot celebrates boracay and palawan inclusion in conde nast’s 25 best island beaches in the world list, dot issues guidelines for safe ‘staycation’, dot accreditation goes digital, boracay reopens, heralds “safe, gradual” revival of philippine tourism, dot gets coa’s highest rating on 2019 audit, dot sees domestic tourism boom in baguio with affordable antigen testing, phl islands named top favorites by int’l travel magazine, dot welcomes reopening of ilocos norte to luzon tourists on oct 15, dot funds rt-pcr testing of boracay tourism workers, dot inks tourism “cares for travel” msme loan program with sb corp, health, safety rules drawn up for recreational diving, batangas now open to divers – dot, puyat reminds ‘staycation hotels’ to follow rules, protocols, dot welcomes baguio city’s opening to guests from luzon starting oct. 22, dot statement on the opening of ilocos sur starting nov 15, ridge and reef corridor heralds domestic tourism recovery, puyat – hotels in gcq, mgcq may now be allowed to operate at full capacity, pra to amend retirement policies, suspends processing of srrv applications, dot supports expansion of palawan’s travel bubble starting oct. 30, tourism chief bats for covid-19 tests price cap, dot urges tourism businesses to avail of sb corp’s covid-19 loan program, dot leadership excellence series returns anew, dot statement on the inclusion of palawan and boracay in big 7 travel’s list of 50 most beautiful places, dot, tpb launch official philippine travel app, dot, dole agree on guidelines for cash-for-work program for displaced tourism workers, tour guides, dot’s kain na takes on food trips for november, intramuros is now asia’s leading tourist attraction the philippines and dot receive accolades at the 2020 world travel awards asia winners day, statement of the department of tourism on prrd’s signing of eo 118, dot inks mou on tourism education, training, dot partners with nissan to promote ‘safe trips’, dot allows operation of 7,200 hotels, resorts, dot lauds ibagiw 2020, baguio’s creative city festival, dot welcomes reopening of phl’s surfing capital, siargao, ridge and reef travel corridor expands to ilocos sur, dot chief visits baguio city, touts cultural tourism with creative crawls, sec. puyat to grace 2020 bambanti festival, dot allocates p340.7m for iloilo tourism infrastructure development, tourist arrivals mark 7.4m in november, up by 15.58%, safety of tourists is dot’s top priority – sec. puyat, dot, cab collaborate to enhance air passenger’s bill of rights, statement of the department of tourism, 2nd statement of the department of tourism, dot thanks smart for emergency satellite phones, dot–dotr meet to boost tourism infra, connectivity; 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VisitEngland announces ‘Awards for Excellence’ finalists for 2024

VisitEngland has announced the finalists who will go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s annual national Awards for Excellence. The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence   champion the very best of England’s tourism industry celebrating quality, innovation, best practice and exceptional customer service.

The 48 finalists, announced following a rigorous judging process by handpicked tourism industry experts, now go on to compete in 16 core categories at the national awards, with the Caravan and Motorhome Club announced as headline sponsor.

VisitEngland Director Andrew Stokes said: “I am always impressed by the tourism businesses who make it onto our list of finalists with their innovative approaches to ensuring people have the most amazing experiences whilst delivering outstanding customer service across England.  I congratulate all the finalists and wish them the very best of luck.”

The awards’ categories range from ‘Large Visitor Attraction of the Year’ and ‘Small Hotel of the Year’ to ‘New Tourism Business of the Year’ and ‘Pub of the Year’.

Applications to the awards were put forward for judging from businesses including hotels, self-catering accommodation providers, B&Bs, glamping operators, visitor attractions, restaurants, pubs and museums.

In addition to the 16 core categories, four special awards are also being presented including an ‘Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award’, a ‘Travel Content Award’, the ‘Tourism Superstar Award’ and a ‘TXGB Trailblazer Award’.

All finalists are invited to attend the national awards ceremony, this year being held at Rum Warehouse at The Titanic Hotel Liverpool on 5 June, where Gold, Silver and Bronze winners will be announced at the black tie event. The Family Holiday Charity is the chosen charity for this year’s event.

This year’s Awards aligned with 16 local competitions from across England with winners automatically put forward for the national awards.

Tourism is one of England’s largest and most valuable industries, supporting hundreds of thousands of small-to-medium sized businesses, employing 2.6 million people and, in 2022, generating £66 billion for the economy in domestic visitor spending.

VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2024

List of Finalists:

Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award

Colchester Castle, Essex

Hoe Grange Holidays, Derbyshire

ROARR! Norfolk

B&B and Guest House of the Year

Bossington Hall, Somerset

MonkBridge House, North Yorkshire

The Bosham Boathouse B&B, West Sussex

Business Events Venue of the Year

Telford International Centre, Shropshire

Warwick Conferences, West Midlands

Winter Gardens Blackpool, Lancashire

Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year

Darwin Forest Lodges, Derbyshire

Kits Coty Glamping, Kent

The Secret Garden Glamping, Lancashire

Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award

Kent Wildlife Trust, Kent

Mill Farm Eco Barns, Norfolk

The Yan at Broadrayne, Cumbria

Experience of the Year

Mountain Bike Taster Day, Pure Outdoor, Derbyshire

Grey Seals & Seabird Cruise, Serenity Farne Island Boat Tours, Northumberland

York Ghost Walk, The Deathly Dark Tours, North Yorkshire

Large Hotel of the Year

Hope Street Hotel, Merseyside

Rockliffe Hall Hotel, County Durham

The Grand, York, North Yorkshire

Small Hotel of the Year

The Gallivant, East Sussex

THE PIG-at Harlyn Bay, Cornwall

Wildhive Callow Hall, Derbyshire

New Tourism Business of the Year

Boys Hall, Kent www.boys-hall.com

Sleepy Owl Devon, Devon

The Wizard Walk of York, North Yorkshire

Pub of the Year

The Acorn Inn, Dorset

The Peterville Inn, Cornwall

The Red Fox, Merseyside

Self Catering Accommodation of the Year

Bethnal&Bec, Hertfordshire

My Cottages in St Ives, Cornwall

Small Visitor Attraction of the Year

Cotswolds Distillery, Warwickshire

Nothe Fort (operated by Weymouth Civic Society), Dorset

The Battle of Britain Memorial, Kent

Taste of England Award

Allium at Askham Hall, Cumbria

Blackfriars Restaurant, Tyne & Wear

La Locanda, Lancashire

Large Visitor Attraction of the Year

ROARR! Norfolk www.roarr.co.uk

Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter, Hertfordshire www.wbstudiotour.co.uk

WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre, Gloucestershire

Unsung Hero Award

Katie Calder, V-ATE Automotive Smokehouse and Bowl, Lincolnshire

Brett Hawkes, Crowhurst Park, East Sussex

Duncan Wise, Northumberland National Park Authority, Northumberland

Travel Content Award finalists

Ben Aitken, The Guardian – ‘O’er vales and hills in a wheelchair: a new accessible trail in the Lake District’

Liz Edwards, The Times – ‘I went for a cross-country swim in the Thames, here’s what happened’

Richard Franks, JRNY Travel Magazine – ‘Greener Heartlands’

English Tourism Week celebrated in Leicester and Leicestershire

Winners of VisitEngland’s Visitor Attraction Accolades announced

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