WTM Africa opens entries for 2025 Responsible Tourism Awards
Africa Travel Week (ATW) has launched the call for entries for the 2025 WTM Africa Responsible Tourism Awards, with submissions open until 19 March 2025.
The awards, which will be judged by a panel led by Dr Harold Goodwin, WTM Africa's Responsible Tourism Advisor, feature six categories for 2025:
- All-Inclusive Tourism: Can it be Responsible?
- Adapting to Climate Change
- Increasing Local Sourcing
- Peace & Understanding
- Managing Waste: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Upcycle
- Nature Positive Travel
Winners will be announced at WTM Africa at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on 10 April 2025. Gold winners in each category will advance to compete in the global Responsible Tourism Awards later in the year.
Megan De Jager, Portfolio Director for RX Africa, highlighted Africa's strong track record in the global awards, noting the region's previous success in securing five awards in past years.
Entry is free, with businesses required to submit case studies demonstrating measurable impact and innovative approaches to responsible tourism.
Source: Travel Daily News
