The inaugural World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards (WSTHA) – a sister event to the World Travel Awards, the international travel and tourism industry’s most prestigious awards – will be held in Belize on September 27.
The ceremony will take place at the historic Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve in San Ignacio Town; which is a collection of Maya temples dating back to 1,200 BC.
Justin Cooke, Executive Vice-President, WSTHA said: “Excitement is building ahead of our inaugural ceremony in Belize. We cannot think of a more fitting venue than the historic Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve, the embodiment of sustainable tourism, and fully aligned with our mission to spotlight those individuals and organisations that are leading the way in safeguarding our planet for future generations.”
Glenn Mandziuk, CEO, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, said: “As we prepare to unveil the winners of the inaugural World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards in Belize, we are not just celebrating achievements; we are setting a new standard for our industry. These awards honour the inspiring leaders who are driving transformative change towards our vision of Net Positive Hospitality, marking a crucial step in our journey to create a sustainable future for travel and tourism.”
Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism & Diaspora Relations, Belize, said: “With only a couple of weeks to go until the first World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards, we’re on the final stretch, making the finishing touches to hosting the inaugural awards at Cahal Pech Archaeological Reserve. The oldest-known Maya site in Belize will make the perfect backdrop for hosting the awards and honouring those making a difference in sustainability across the travel and hospitality sector.
“We want to thank every single individual and company who submitted their entry into one of the 21 categories. Each one of them highlighted an impressive stance on changing sustainable tourism for the better. We’re looking forward to welcoming all nominees and congratulating the winners in person while sharing Belize’s sustainable tourism initiatives with a global audience.”
