Applications Now Open for 14th UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism

Applications for the 14th edition of the UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism by the World Tourism Organization are now being accepted. Winners will be announced in January 2018 on the occasion of the UNWTO Awards Ceremony, to be held at the International Tourism Fair in Spain (FITUR).

MADRID, Spain, 2017-May-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Applications for the UNWTO Awards span four categories: Public Policy and Governance; Enterprises; Non-Governmental Organizations, and Research and Technology.

Since their creation in 2003, the UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism recognize the work of organizations and individuals around the world that contribute to foster innovation in tourism and build a more sustainable and responsible sector.

Interested parties are encouraged to apply before 30 September 2017. Additional information and application documents can be found at: http://know.unwto.org/14th-unwto-awards-apply

Relevant dates:

3 May 2017	Call for applications
30 September 2017	Deadline for reception of applications
First week of November	Announcement of Awardees
15 January 2018	14th UNWTO Awards Forum
17 Janury 2018	14th UNWTO Awards Ceremony & Gala Dinner

Useful links:

Call for Applications – 14th UNWTO Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism

13th UNWTO Awards Winners and Finalists

Previous UNWTO Awards editions

Become a partner

Contacts:

UNWTO Media Officer Rut Gomez Sobrino

Tel: (+34) 91 567 81 60 / rgomez@unwto.org

UNWTO Communications & Publications Programme

Tel: (+34) 91 567 8100 / Fax: +34 91 567 8218 / comm@UNWTO.org

SOURCE: The World Tourism Organization UNWTO