Skål Christchurch’s commitment to sustainably

Congratulations to our Skålleagues from Skål Christchurch Kim Chan, Ross Steele and Gillian Officer for being finalists in the Skål International 2023 Sustainable Tourism Awards.

President Victoria Wales said “Sustainability has been at the forefront of our bid for the Skål World Congress 2025, our Skålleagues are committed to this and we follow the philosophy of Toitū Envirocare - to care for the life of this place, our people and future.

We are incredibly proud of how Kim, Ross, Gillian and your business are leaders in sustainability within our industry and in Ōtautahi Christchurch.” 

The winners will be announced on 2 November during the Opening Ceremony of the 82nd Skål International World Congress to be held in Malaga, Spain.

About the awards:

Skål International, a leading tourism organization founded in 1934, is delighted to announce the resounding success of its recent awards entries’ reception, with 68 participants from 18 countries worldwide entering eight of the available categories.

This awards program held annually since 2002, serves as a platform to give recognition to contributions, remarkable achievements, innovation, and best practices in term of sustainability and responsible tourism.

The success of the awards entries reception is a testament to the tourism industry commitment to the environment. It not only provides a platform for recognition but also inspires and motivates professionals to push the boundaries of their work, ultimately driving positive change and innovation towards sustainability.