WTM Latin America 2025, one of the most important tourism events in the region, is preparing to recognize the most outstanding initiatives in responsible and sustainable tourism with the fifth edition of the Responsible Tourism Awards. These awards have become a key reference for those who seek to stand out for their efforts toward more conscious and committed tourism, focusing on the environment, local communities, and the preservation of natural resources.
An Opportunity to Showcase Sustainable Initiatives
The Responsible Tourism Awards aim to recognize companies, organizations, and projects that have demonstrated a clear commitment to sustainability in all its dimensions: economic, social, and environmental. With a particular focus on Latin America, these awards provide an ideal platform to highlight those making a difference in the tourism sector by promoting practices that conserve biodiversity, foster social inclusion, respect for local cultures, and support the economic development of communities.
Through these awards, WTM Latin America aims to raise awareness about the importance of adopting sustainable practices within the tourism industry, especially during a critical time when the global industry must face challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and the growing demand for more ethical and responsible tourism.
Award Categories
The WTM Latin America 2025 Responsible Tourism Awards feature categories that cover a wide range of areas within the tourism sector, highlighting initiatives that address various facets of sustainability:
- Sustainable Tourism: Initiatives that promote practices to preserve the environment and foster sustainable development in tourism activities.
- Community Development: Projects that actively involve local communities in tourism development, promoting their economic, social, and cultural well-being.
- Innovation in Responsible Tourism: Projects or initiatives that implement new technologies or innovative approaches to improve sustainability within the sector.
- Conservation and Biodiversity: Initiatives focused on the preservation of the environment, biodiversity, and the responsible management of natural resources.
These categories reflect the key areas where significant progress is being made in the region, offering visibility to those projects that are leading the way toward more responsible and ethical tourism.
A Boost for Sustainable Tourism in the Region
WTM Latin America has always shown a strong commitment to sustainability, and the Responsible Tourism Awards 2025 are no exception. These awards not only aim to reward the best projects but also to inspire other industry players to follow suit and adopt more responsible practices. Furthermore, participating in these awards provides a platform for international visibility, opening new doors for the growth and expansion of sustainable projects.
How to Apply
If your company or project aligns with the values of responsible tourism and you wish to apply for the WTM Latin America 2025 Responsible Tourism Awards, the registration process is simple. Applications will be open until February 28, 2025. Interested parties must complete the registration form available on the official event website, where they should detail the responsible practices implemented, the results achieved, and how these actions contribute to the sustainability of the tourism sector.
It is important to note that the awards are open to companies and organizations of all sizes, from small local businesses to large corporations, as long as they have a clear initiative for social and environmental responsibility. The evaluation committee, composed of experts in sustainable tourism and representatives of international institutions, will select the finalists and winners, who will be announced during WTM Latin America 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil.
