InterMundial Foundation, FITUR, and the UNWTO announce the finalists for the 3rd Responsible Tourism Awards

Madrid, January 16, 2020.

The InterMundial Foundation has announced the names of the ten finalists for the third edition of the Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Awards organized in collaboration with FITUR and the World Tourism Organization. This award, which recognizes the commitment of tourism companies working toward the development and implementation of tourism that is responsible toward the environment, the economy, and the local community, has received a total of 53 entries from seven countries: Spain, Morocco, Mexico, Egypt, Argentina, Brazil, and France.

The Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Awards, promoted by the InterMundial Foundation, consist of five categories, all of which must meet an essential general criterion: the promotion of responsible tourism that gives back to society, fosters respect for the environment and the host community, and encourages sustainable economic growth. In addition, when selecting the finalists, the jury took into account the originality of the proposal and its integration into the business model, the achievement of set objectives, the long-term continuity of the initiative, and the contribution to the improvement of the tourism sector (proposals that can be exported to other companies).

List of finalists for the 3rd Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Awards

Hospitality Category:

- Iberostar Group

- Novotel

Transport, Products, and Tourism Services Category:

- Iberia

- Pullmantur Cruises

Destinations Category:

- Norway

- Teruel

Blogosphere Category:

- Silleros Viajeros

- Viajes Eslou

Media Category:

- Agenttravel

- Paralelo 20

The jury responsible for selecting the winners in each category will consist of Manuel López, Trustee of the InterMundial Foundation and CEO of Grupo InterMundial; María Valcarce, Director of FITUR; Francisco Javier del Nogal, General Director of Tourism & Law; Manuel Butler, Executive Director of the UNWTO; Joan Molas, President of ITH; Carlos Garrido, President of CEAV; and Paco Nadal, travel journalist for El País.

The winners will be announced on Wednesday, January 22, during an awards ceremony held as part of the 40th edition of the Madrid International Tourism Fair (FITUR), organized by IFEMA.

2019 Winners

The second edition of the Responsible Tourism Awards, also held last year at the Madrid fair, saw entries from seven countries. The award in the Hospitality category went to Paradores de Turismo de España, specifically to the Parador de El Saler for the implementation of the Natursenda project.

In the Transport, Tourism Products and Services category, the award went to Costa Cruises for its 4GOODFOOD initiative, which aims to reduce food waste on its ships by 50%. Colombia was awarded the 2nd Responsible Tourism Award in the Destinations category for its 'Tourism and Peace' initiative. Finally, in the Blogosphere category, the recognition went to 'La maleta de Carla' for its work in raising awareness about waste management.

About the InterMundial Foundation

The InterMundial Foundation is a non-profit organization belonging to Grupo InterMundial that promotes and develops a high-quality tourism sector. It highlights the benefits that tourism brings to society and the environment, fostering research in pursuit of responsible tourism development.

-Launch of the Hotel CSR Award in 2012.

-Creation of the Responsible Traveler Manifesto in 2017.

-2 editions of the National Responsible Traveler Meeting.

-3 editions of the Responsible Tourism Awards, in collaboration with FITUR and the UNWTO.

About InterMundial

InterMundial is the leading specialist in travel and sports insurance in Spain. It has offices in Spain's main tourist cities and 8 international commercial branches (Brazil, Colombia, Italy, France, Mexico, Poland, Portugal, and the United Kingdom).

-3.2 million policyholders every year.

-Over 6,500 partner points of sale.

-More than 700 customer service calls handled every day.

-25,000 claims resolved each year.