World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards partners with FHS World
As part of the agreement, the 2nd annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards Gala Ceremony will take place in Dubai on 29 October, coinciding with the final day of FHS World 2025. Sustainable tourism leaders will gather for the VIP event at Terra, Expo City Dubai for the unveiling of the 2025 winners.
The partnership between World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards and The Bench, the organiser of FHS World, underscores a shared commitment to sustainability and reflects the collective drive of the travel and hospitality sector to achieve net positivity.
Justin Cooke, Executive Vice President, World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, says: 'We are excited to partner with The Bench and FHS World. This collaboration enables us to showcase the best in sustainable travel and hospitality whilst engaging with the industry leaders shaping the future.'
Taking place at Madinat Jumeirah from 27-29 October, FHS World 2025 will provide a global platform for the world's most influential hospitality investment decision-makers to connect, exchange knowledge and explore new partnerships.
Jonathan Worsley, CEO, The Bench, organisers of FHS World, says: 'Sustainability has always been a key pillar of the FHS World agenda, and we're proud to partner with the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards to celebrate the leaders shaping a more sustainable industry and developing strategies to tackle the most urgent challenges on the road to Net Zero. This year at FHS World, we are also launching the Net Positive Solution Labs with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to drive sustainable innovation in the industry as part of our commitment to a greener future."
The 2025 Awards programme covers the full spectrum of sustainable travel and tourism, from community initiatives and eco hotels to food sourcing and clean water. The winners will be revealed at the Gala Ceremony on 29 October.
Launched in 2023 at COP28 in Dubai, the Awards serves to recognise, celebrate, and share the stories of individuals and organisations that are accelerating change and making an impactful contribution to sustainable travel and tourism. The inaugural ceremony, held in Belize in September 2024, brought together the global leaders in sustainable tourism.
The Awards is run in partnership with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, whose partners and members represent over 66,000 hotels, 8 million rooms globally, 300 brands, and over 100 supply chain and strategic partners.
Glenn Mandziuk, CEO, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, says: 'Sustainability is not just a goal – it is a necessity for the future of travel and hospitality. Hosting the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025 at Terra, Expo City Dubai, underscores the industry's commitment to driving meaningful change. Terra is a shining example of what is possible when innovation and sustainability come together, making it the perfect venue to celebrate those leading the way towards a Net Positive future.' -TradeArabia News Service
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