India was the standout destination at this year’s awards, emerging as a "leading country for responsible tourism" according to an international panel of judges, who came together remotely to determine the top achievements.
First launched in 2004, the awards recognise and reward businesses, destinations and operations contributing to a more sustainable and tourism industry.
Categories span efforts to decarbonise, support local employment and communities, boost diversity and inclusion, reduce plastic waste, and contribute to local economies.
For a second successive year, there was also a building back better post-Covid award.
