Good Travel Awards
Celebrating sustainability leadership, innovation, and positive impact across tourism.
The Good Travel Awards recognise outstanding actors who contribute to advancing sustainable tourism through practical action, innovation, and commitment. These awards highlight leaders from across the global tourism ecosystem, including destinations, businesses, institutions, and community initiatives.
The Good Travel Awards consist of two complementary recognition programmes:
Good Travel Frontrunner Awards
For organisations that have shown tangible, long-term leadership in sustainable tourism across regions.
Good Travel Stories Competition
For organisations that have shown tangible, long-term leadership in sustainable tourism across regions.
Good Travel Frontrunner Awards
The Good Travel Frontrunner Awards acknowledge and honour organisations that demonstrate proven leadership in sustainable tourism. These awards highlight frontrunners that have delivered measurable impact, fostered regional cooperation, and advanced long-term sustainability goals. Award winners are vetted through a rigorous multi-step review involving detailed interviews, evidence submission for all claimed achievements, and review by a specialist team at Green Destinations. The awards are non-commercial and free from application fees.
Good Travel Frontrunner Awards at Sustainable Destinations Forum 2025 at Expo City Dubai
At the Sustainable Destinations Forum in Expo City Dubai, the Good Travel Alliance recognised organisations that have been leading sustainability efforts in Asia for many years.
This set of awards honoured frontrunners whose actions demonstrate measurable progress, collaboration, and long-term commitment.
Find the complete list of the 2025 recipients :
İzmir Metropolitan Municipality (Türkiye)
Why they received this award:
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- Clear leadership in sustainable destination management
- Strong commitment to advancing sustainability across tourism and community initiatives
Award presented to:
- Mr Melih Kayacik
Jordan Tourism Board (Jordan)
Why they received this award:
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- Regional leadership in promoting responsible and culturally sensitive tourism experiences
- Strong collaboration with partners across Asia
Award presented to:
- Ms. Maysaa Shahateet
Travel Operators for Tigers India Wildlife Association (India)
Why they received this award:
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- United front among travel trade actors to protect habitats and empower communities
- Rigorous certification, advocacy, and training programmes
Award presented to:
- Ms. Ritu Makhija and Ms. Deepika Chowdhry.
Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (Sri Lanka)
Why they received this award:
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- Leadership in scaling sustainability culture across Sri Lanka
- Strong commitment to formalising sustainability for MSMEs
Award presented to:
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- Mr. Chinthana Duminduhewa.
Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Thailand)
Why they received this award:
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- National-level coordination across designated sustainable tourism areas
- Technical support and continuous improvement programmes
Award presented to:
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- Dr. Chuwit Mitrchob
Mahidol University (Thailand)
Why they received this award:
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- Vision 2030 collaboration with more than 50 organisations
- Strong academic leadership in tourism sustainability and planning
Award presented to:
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- Dr. Chuwit Mitrchob in representation of Dr. Kaewta Muangasame.
Travelife for Tour Operators (Netherlands)
Why they received this award:
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- Establishment of a common sustainability standard across Asia
- Collaboration with PATA and SWITCH Asia
Award presented to:
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- Ms. Ritu Makhija and Mr. Chinthana Duminduhewa
Good Travel Frontrunner Awards at Qatar Travel Mart 2025
The Good Travel Frontrunner Awards at the Qatar Travel Mart 2025 recognise organisations that have shown sustained leadership in advancing sustainability across Qatar’s tourism and hospitality sector. These honours celebrate frontrunners whose actions demonstrate measurable progress, collaborative effort, and a long-term commitment to responsible development.
Find the complete list of 2025 recipients:
Katara Hospitality (Qatar)
Why they received this award:
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- Demonstrated long-term leadership in sustainable hospitality operations
- Strong commitment to implementing resource efficiency and elevating sustainability standards across their hotel portfolio
Award presented to:
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- Mr Abdulla Salah Al-Jaida, Asset Management, Katara Hospitality
ARTIC – Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (Qatar)
Why they received this award:
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- Leading by example in responsible tourism investment and sustainable hotel development
- Clear integration of environmental performance and low-impact infrastructure within their projects
Award presented to:
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- Mr Hassan Akasheh, Asset Management and Corporate Director, ARTIC
Retaj Hotels and Hospitality (Qatar)
Why they received this award:
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- Consistent progress in sustainable hotel operations and staff engagement
- Commitment to community-focused initiatives and practical resource management across their properties
Award presented to:
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- Mr Medhat Nouby, Chief Executive Officer, Retaj Hotels and Hospitality
If you know of an organisation advancing sustainable tourism efforts and deserving of recognition, you may suggest it for future editions of the Good Travel Frontrunner Awards.