SEVILLE: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the 2019 leaders in sustainable tourism at the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards ceremony. The Awards, now in their 15th year, took place at a special ceremony during the WTTC Global Summit in Seville, Spain, to celebrate inspirational, world-changing tourism initiatives from around the globe.
Full list of Winners and Finalists:
Climate Action Award, for organisations undertaking significant and measurable work to reduce the scale and impact of climate change:
WINNER: Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Aruba
Investing in People Award, for organisations demonstrating leadership in becoming an exciting, attractive, and equitable employer in the sector:
WINNER: Lemon Tree Hotels Limited, India
Destination Stewardship Award, for organisations helping a place to thrive and bring forward its unique identity for the benefit of its residents and tourists:
WINNER: St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council, St. Kitts and Nevis
Social Impact Award, for organisations working to improve the people and places where they operate:
WINNER: Awamaki, Peru
Changemakers Award, this year focused on organisations fighting the illegal wildlife trade through sustainable tourism:
WINNER: SEE Turtles, USA
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