The presentation of the 2025 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards in Cusco highlighted the global commitment to a more responsible, ethical, and innovative model of tourism. Biosphere congratulates the winners and participants, whose exemplary work strengthens the commitment to sustainable tourism as a driving force for transformation and development worldwide.
The international commitment to sustainable tourism was once again highlighted during the 2025 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards ceremony, held in Cusco, Peru, as part of the 84th Skål International World Congress.
In an edition that brought together 106 proposals from 30 countries, the competition stood out for the high quality of the entries and the growing interest in promoting responsible, ethical, and innovative tourism.
From Biosphere and the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI), we sincerely congratulate all the winners and participants, whose commitment demonstrates that sustainability is now the cornerstone of global tourism development.
The Skål Sustainable Tourism Awards were created to recognize and showcase best practices in sustainable tourism among businesses, institutions, and destinations. Year after year, the competition has become one of the main international references in sustainable tourism, aligning its values with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
During the opening ceremony, Skål International President Denise Scrafton, together with local authorities and industry representatives, emphasized the transformative role of tourism when it is managed responsibly and innovatively.
Once again, Biosphere and the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI) participated as official partners of the awards program, reinforcing their commitment to promoting sustainable tourism models.
The Secretary-General of the RTI and CEO of Biosphere, Patricio Azcárate Díaz de Losada, served as a member of this year’s jury, evaluating submissions that demonstrated significant progress in sustainable tourism.
In addition, Fabián Román, member of the RTI Board of Directors, highlighted during the event the positive impact that Biosphere and the Responsible Tourism Institute are generating across Latin America, fostering the adoption of tourism models aligned with the SDGs.
Since 2018, Biosphere and Skål International have maintained an active collaboration through the Special Skål Biosphere Sustainable Award, presented to the winners of each category of the Sustainable Tourism Awards.
This recognition includes a one-year free subscription to the Biosphere Sustainable platform, allowing organizations to create their own customized sustainability plans designed for continuous improvement and the assessment of their efforts in sustainable tourism.
The Biosphere Certified distinction, associated with the system developed by the RTI, validates compliance with verified sustainable practices, ensuring transparency and consistency with each entity’s commitments.
The trophies for this edition, handcrafted in Cusco and representing the Tunki, Peru’s national bird, symbolize the respect, conservation, and transformation that inspire the awarded initiatives.
Among the 2025 winners, the following projects stood out:
From Biosphere, we extend our warmest congratulations to all the awardees for their commitment and effort, as well as to all participating organizations, whose high level of engagement in sustainability set a record for participation and demonstrates the strength of the global movement toward more sustainable, responsible, and inclusive tourism.
The collaboration between Skål International, Biosphere, and the Responsible Tourism Institute is an example of the joint effort needed to move toward a regenerative and sustainable tourism model.
This recognition not only celebrates excellence but also drives action. Each submission, whether awarded or not, reflects a genuine commitment to transforming tourism and building a fairer, more balanced, and more respectful future for people and the planet.
We reaffirm our pride in being part of this global alliance and extend our congratulations to Skål International for continuing to promote sustainability as a core pillar of tourism competitiveness.
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