Sustainable Tourism Awards

Why not put your business forward for a tourism award?

Many awards are aimed at tourism businesses who are giving something back to local communities and the environment whilst also providing a great time for visitors.

You may have to spend some time completing a nomination form but often winning an award can bring local, national and, sometimes international, coverage. Now that can’t be bad!

Scottish Awards  |  National Awards  |  International Awards

SCOTTISH AWARDS

Champions for Sustainable Communities Awards - Forward Scotland

The Awards recognise and reward individuals who have demonstrated the leadership and commitment required to drive sustainable development at a community level. Web: www.forward-scotland.org.uk/

Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) - Green Business UK

The GTBS is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK, with over 1400 members.  Businesses opting to join are assessed by a qualified grading advisor against criteria, covering a range of areas, like energy and water efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and more. Web: www.green-business.co.uk

NATIONAL AWARDS

VIBES (Vision in Business for the Environment of Scotland)

UK Award to businesses of all kinds for improving environmental performance. Web: www.vibes.org.uk 

Business Commitment to Environment Awards

Annual independent award scheme encompassing all business in the UK. Web: www.bceawards.org/ 

David Bellamy Conservation Award  - British Holiday & Home Parks Association

Open to Holiday Parks (members of BH&HPA) who demonstrate a commitment to the protection and enhancement of the natural environment. Web: www.ukparks.com/

Interpret Britain Awards  - Association of Heritage Interpretation

Annual competition to recognise and publicise outstanding interpretive practice in Britain and Ireland. Web: www.heritageinterpretation.org.uk/ 

Blue Flag - Keep Scotland Beautiful

Three types of Blue Flag are awarded in Scotland – beaches, marinas and individuals (recreational boat owners and users). Web: Keep Scotland Beautiful

Considerate Hoteliers Awards - Considerate Hoteliers Association

Prestigious awards open to all UK hotels with six or more bedrooms. Awards help demonstrate the range of initiatives which hotels in the UK are taking to reduce the amount of waste they dispose of and the associated costs. Web: www.consideratehoteliers.com/ 

British Travel Awards

An environmentally responsible tourism category added in 2006 to these consumer and trade voted awards.  The environmental award titles include most environmentally responsible airline, tour operator/travel company, hotel chain and individual hotel. Web: www.britishtravelawards.com/

 

INTERNATIONAL AWARDS

Virgin Holidays Responsible Travel Awards - organised by ResponsibleTravel.com

Largest responsible travel awards in the world. Winners are nominated by guests and announced at the World Travel Market on World Responsible Tourism Day. Web: www.responsibletourismawards.com/

European Business Awards for the Environment - DG Environment, European Commission

Identifies and rewards European companies that set an example by bringing together innovation, economic viability and environmental concern. Web: EBAE

Green Hotelier of the Year  - IH&RA (International Hotel & Restaurant Association)

International competition for hotels and restaurants who can demonstrate how they are promoting sustainable development while safeguarding local culture and protecting the environment. Web: www.ih-ra.com/awards/ 

Tourism for Tomorrow Award - World Tourism & Travel Council

One of the most well-known annual international award for sustainable tourism. Web: www.tourismfortomorrow.com/ 

TO DO! International Contest On Socially Responsible Tourism

Annual competition for communities and tourism businesses. Web: To DO! website 

 

For information on other awards visit EnvironmentAwards.net