EasyJet holidays has been announced as sponsor for the new European Responsible Tourism Awards.
The call for entries was announced at ITB in Berlin last week. This is the first time there will be a dedicated Europe regional award in the programme, which has been running for 20 years.
Entry is free to encourage the widest possible range of examples of responsible tourism.
The six award categories for 2025 include responsible all-inclusives, adapting to climate change, increasing local sourcing, encouraging peace understanding and inclusivity, managing waste and delivering nature positive tourism.
EasyJet Holidays Senior ESG Manager Scott Lawson said: “We have sponsored these awards in order to shine a light on best practice across Europe and to inspire faster change, as our industry could greatly benefit from the brilliant ideas and innovation we see across the continent being shared more widely.
“We look forward to hearing about the cutting-edge activity that will help us all to improve.”
The Responsible Tourism Awards are run by the non-profit International Centre for Responsible Tourism global (ICRT global).
ICRT Chair and judging panel member Debbie Hindle said: “Our awards highlight the travel and tourism sector’s commitment to minimising negative impacts and maximising positive contributions The judges look for evidence of impact, replicability, innovation, influencing others, longevity and an overall commitment to responsible tourism which will inform and inspire others.”
The Europe Responsible Tourism Awards sponsored by easyJet holidays are open for entry until 23 May 2025. Shortlisted finalists will be announced in July and the winners will be announced in autumn. A free webinar to explain how to win an award will be held in late April.
Application forms and judging criteria can be found here.
Pictured, from left: Scott Lawson, Debbie Hindle and easyJet holidays ESG Analyst Ollie Payton
