Skål Madrid Celebrates Excellence at the 2025 Distinctions of Honour On a crisp December evening, the elegant rooms of Espacio Madrazo filled with the familiar sounds of Madrid’s tourism community—greetings between old friends, the quiet anticipation that accompanies meaningful recognition, and the unmistakable energy of a city whose cultural heartbeat […]
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Honoured for her outstanding contributions to Skål in Hungary and Europe, including strengthening local engagement and supporting cross-border collaboration among Skålleagues. A Transformational Leader for Skål Hungary and Skål Europe Adrienne Tilli receives the Skål Europe Special Award for her exceptional leadership, strategic vision and unwavering commitment to revitalising Skål […]
Recognised for her exceptional dedication to the growth of Skål Bucharest Club, contributing significantly to its revitalisation and visibility within the Skål network. A People-Centric Leader Revitalising Skål Bucharest Ana Maria Mădălina Nicolescu receives the Skål Europe Special Award for her outstanding contribution to strengthening the human dimension of Skål […]
Honoured for his contribution to innovative quality management, using technology to ensure tourism services reach new levels of reliability and excellence. Transforming Quality Management Through Technology and Data Intelligence Luca Albano receives the Skål Europe Tourism Technology Award for his outstanding leadership in promoting Customer Alliance, one of the most […]
Awarded for excellence in digital tourism, integrating modern digital tools to enhance visibility, connection, and user experience across tourism channels. Reimagining Hospitality with AI: The Nozio Welcome Guest Digital Concierge Massimo Trovò receives the Skål Europe Tourism Technology Award for his leadership in transforming digital hospitality through Nozio Welcome Guest, […]
Recognised for innovative work in advancing new technological approaches in tourism, contributing to smarter and more efficient visitor engagement. Dialogo: A Revolutionary Multichannel Platform for Hospitality Francesco Luconi, President of Nivula SA and a leading figure in Skål Lugano, receives the Skål Europe Tourism Technology Award for his creation of […]
Honoured for promoting new training approaches in tourism, leveraging technology to strengthen the skills and capabilities of tourism professionals. ARK CLAM: Reinventing Workforce Training for the Tourism Industry Carmen Stoll receives the Skål Europe Tourism Technology Award for her outstanding contribution to transforming professional training in tourism through ARK CLAM, […]
Awarded for his leadership in Augmented Reality tourism, demonstrating how AR can transform cultural interpretation and visitor immersion. Aumentur: Transforming Cultural Tourism Through Immersive Technology Francisco Javier Melero Rus receives the Skål Europe Tourism Technology Award for his pioneering work in applying Augmented Reality and immersive digital tools to enhance […]
Recognised for exceptional creativity in applying Artificial Intelligence to tourism, reinventing the visitor experience for the digital age. Tootie: The First AI Conversational City Guide for Urban Tourism TootBus, part of the RATP Dev group and known worldwide for its low-emissions sightseeing buses, has launched a breakthrough innovation that is […]
Awarded for her achievements in industrial heritage tourism, Enikő’s work preserves and revitalises sites that reflect Europe’s historical identity while fostering sustainable visitor engagement. Revitalising Industrial Heritage Through Community and Sustainability Enikő Fekete-Angyal is honoured for her outstanding contribution to reinventing Miskolc’s industrial legacy through an ambitious, sustainability-focused tourism transformation. […]
Honoured for her work in Health Tourism, Annamária stands out for promoting wellness-based tourism initiatives that combine sustainability with wellbeing. Advancing a New Vision for Health Tourism Juhász Annamária is recognised with the Skål Europe Sustainable Tourism Award in Health Tourism for her exceptional contribution to redefining how wellness, sustainability […]
Awarded for excellence in heritage preservation tourism, Gergely’s projects highlight the indispensable link between cultural conservation and sustainable tourism development. Preserving Hungarian Heritage Through Creative Revival With the launch of the Paprika Revue House, Gergely Vigvári has pioneered an innovative cultural and gastronomic experience that revitalises Hungarian intangible heritage through […]
Recognised for advancing Heritage Tourism, Dániel has played a significant role in protecting and promoting Europe’s cultural legacy through sustainable visitor experiences. Füstölgő Csóka – Where Heritage Meets Sustainability At the foot of the historic Csókakő Castle in Hungary, Young Skål member Dániel Kovács has created a pioneering hospitality concept […]
Honoured for her commitment to Accessible Tourism, Ileana’s work promotes inclusivity and ensures tourism becomes open and enriching for travellers of all abilities. Building a Truly Inclusive Tourism Ecosystem in Campania Ileana Esposito receives the Skål Europe Sustainable Tourism Award in Accessible Tourism for her exceptional leadership in transforming accessibility […]
Awarded for his pivotal role in the Lignano Pineta Project, Giorgio Ardito has demonstrated how local development, coastal regeneration and community engagement can enrich sustainable tourism models. As Chairman of the Board and legal representative of Società Lignano Pineta, Giorgio Ardito has led one of the most ambitious sustainability transitions […]
For the project: A Journey of Discovery in Art – Environmental Art Trail in Rokua UNESCO Global Geopark Rokua UNESCO Global Geopark, one of Finland’s most distinctive natural and cultural destinations, is home to a visionary initiative that bridges art, heritage, community and sustainable tourism. For her leadership of the […]
Honoring Innovation and Commitment to Sustainable Tourism As the world grapples with the urgent need for sustainable practices across all industries, the tourism sector stands as a pivotal arena for change. In line with this ethos, Skal Europe is proud to announce the upcoming Skal Europe Sustainability Awards 2024, a […]
A Global Snapshot of Preferred Categories and the Call for Greater European Involvement The Skål International Sustainability Awards for 2023 celebrated the outstanding efforts of participants worldwide, showcasing their commitment to sustainable tourism practices and community development. While commendable initiatives were recognized, a closer examination of the data reveals an […]
Eligibility to participation Subject of project The submitted project must relate to one or more of the following topics: EconomySupported by a prosperous environment and society, the SDGs from an economic point of view focused on industry, innovation and infrastructure, the reduction of inequality, responsible consumption, and production; decent work […]
Skal Europe had a Sustainable Tourism Awards already in 2021, and we look forward to honouring the new award winners in the next European General Assembly. Why sustainable tourism awards? Europe is a continent with a population of 500 million, subject to seasonal domestic mass travel for holidays, and attracting […]
During the next General Assembly of Skal Italia (in the second half of March 2023 in Palermo) the Sustainable Tourism Quality awards will be assigned to the best projects from Italian Clubs. The initiative is very successful as it gives individual members and clubs colossal visibility. The categories for sustainable […]