Eco-Leaders Celebrated at Belize’s Inaugural Travel Awards

Belize is bringing together leaders in sustainable tourism for a celebration of innovation and responsibility as it hosts the inaugural World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) at Oakridge Venues, Spanish Lookout, on September 27, 2024. This event will celebrate leaders in sustainable tourism, recognising winners across 21 categories who advocate for net-positive tourism.

Justin Cooke, Executive Vice President of WSTHA, remarked, ““We cannot think of a more fitting destination to host the inaugural World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards than Belize… fully aligned with our mission to spotlight those individuals and organisations that are leading the way in safeguarding our planet for future generations.”

A highlight of the awards will be a trophy crafted from recycled ocean plastic and powered by renewable solar energy. Glenn Mandziuk, CEO of the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, noted, “These awards honour the inspiring leaders who are driving transformative change towards our vision of Net Positive Hospitality.”

Organised in partnership with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, which represents over 50,000 hotels and 270 brands globally, entries were assessed by Sustainable Business students from Nova Business School. Cooke added, “The ceremony promises to be a night to experience Belizean culture in all its splendour… where sustainability isn’t just discussed—it’s lived.”