The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) has extended the deadline for its 2024 call for entries to 31 May. This extension provides innovators in sustainable travel with a valuable opportunity to gain global recognition through the newly launched program by the World Travel Awards.

Individuals and organizations worldwide dedicated to driving positive change in tourism are encouraged to participate in the competition, which is free to enter. With just one week remaining before the extended deadline, now is the time to submit entries.

An expert Advisory Board has identified 21 award categories that align with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the net positive framework, focusing on People, Planet, Place, Prosperity, and Partnerships.

Key Dates:

• Extended Entry Deadline: 31 May

• Nominations Announced & Global Voting Opens: 14 June

• Voting Closes: 2 August

• Gala Ceremony in Belize: 27 September

Global voting, open to professionals in the travel and tourism industry, will run from 14 June to 2 August. The winners will be revealed at the inaugural WSTHA Gala Ceremony, taking place in Belize on 27 September.

Justin Cooke, Executive Vice-President of WSTHA, expressed enthusiasm about the deadline extension, stating:
"We are delighted to extend the entry deadline of the inaugural WSTHA program to 31 May. We welcome entries from across the sustainable travel and hospitality sector, with our goal to recognize and tell the stories of those accelerating change and making a sustainable impact on our planet for the next generation."

Belize, the official host of WSTHA 2024, is committed to responsible tourism. The country actively develops initiatives that encourage travelers to experience its rainforests, reefs, and rich culture in a sustainable way.

Source: wstha.com