Second édition of Sustainable Tourism Mauritius Awards

In 2022, the Tourism Authority through its project Sustainable Island Mauritius, introduced the first edition of the Sustainable Tourism Mauritius Awards to celebrate operators who have been constantly dedicated to their aspirational and actionable sustainability goals while also being instrumental to the COVID-19 crisis recovery and prioritising the health of tourists, consumers, and staff.

The first edition was a resounding success in terms of participation and awareness. Over 115 applicants enlisted in the competition.

This year, the Tourism Authority is pleased to present the new edition of the Sustainable Tourism Mauritius Awards 2023, with the commitment to promote good sustainable practices in the Tourism Industry.

According to Mr. Lindsay Morvan, Director of the Tourism Authority,

“This second edition will honour organisations and/or individuals in Mauritius and Rodrigues for their outstanding work in reducing their carbon footprint since January 2022 to date and contributing to sustainable travel. It will also recognise those who are driving environmental and responsible awareness and adopting tangible measures to ensure enhanced sustainability in the tourism sector. We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to all our partners who believe in this sustainability journey and who are supporting the Tourism Authority in this year’s organisation.”

« Air Mauritius is proud to be a partner in promoting sustainable tourism through our ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility. We recognize the importance of protecting the delicate fauna and endemic flora of Mauritius and Rodrigues, and are taking significant measures both on-board and on the ground to ensure a sustainable future for generations to come. », underlined Mr. Krešimir Kučko as CEO of Air Mauritius.

The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, through its Director Mr. Arvind Bundhun, emphasised that

« the continuous greening of the tourism operators and the destination as a whole, are vital components to attract more responsible travelers, a nonnegligible niche market which is on an exponential growth every year. »

The Founder & Chief Executive Officer of MariDeal, Mr Alex Samuelson, said:

“MariDeal is excited to partner with the Tourism Authority for STMA 2023 to support the development of a green tourism sector in Mauritius. Our partnership represents our commitment to Mauritius, sustainability and digitalization in the tourism industry, and we are eager to work together towards a more sustainable and prosperous future for our beautiful island and our communities.“

Mr. Thierry Vallet, Founder Executive and Interim CEO at AfrAsia Bank Limited, highlighted that,

“This partnership with the Tourism Authority is evidence of our commitment to sustainable tourism, which benefits not only the environment and local communities but also stimulates economic growth. Tourism plays an important role in the Mauritian economy, and as a responsible bank, with a firm footprint in the hotel sector, we are highly committed to promoting the country’s tourism brand to attain recognition for its quality and sustainable developments. The AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open and its spill over effect in tourism, is one among our solid commitments to this industry. Our goal is to drive change and support businesses that prioritize environmental and social responsibility in their activities, while promoting a sustainable future for all. We understand the importance of investing in sustainable tourism projects, renewable energy initiatives, and other innovative green programs. We remain committed to increasing our support for those who have a positive impact and drive positive change.”

2023 CATEGORIES:
Best Sustainable Hotel
Best Sustainable Tourist Accommodation
Best Sustainable Tour Operator/Tour Guide
Best Sustainable Nature Base Activity (Nature Parks & Tourist Attractions)
Best Sustainable Boat/Pleasure Craft Operator
Best Sustainable Restaurant/Table d’Hote

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Participants should have a valid Operating Licence (Applicable for operators licenced by the Tourism Authority).
For Group of Hotels, application should be made separately for each hotel with the respective License number.
Participants should fill all the mandatory fields *.

PROCESS
·Registration will close on Friday 28th April 2023 at 16h00.
·Selected nominees will be informed by 15th May 2023, followed by scheduled on-site visits.
·The Awards Ceremony shall be organised on 1st June 2023.

For Mr. Toriden Chellapermal, the CEO of the MCCI Business School:

« It is an honour and privilege to chair the STMA 2023 panel of Jury. We have gathered a pool of experienced and talented individuals, from journalists, academia to sustainability experts to better recognise the remarkable efforts of the tourism industry”.

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