Sustainable Travel Awards renews partnership with Nova School

The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards is partnering with Nova School of Business & Economics, Lisbon to further its commitment to net-positive tourism and hospitality.

 

Students from Nova SBE's Sustainable Business program will participate in the judging process of the 2025 Awards, implementing sustainability criteria to assess nominations and identify organisations driving the sector towards a net positive future.

 

Professor Graham Miller, Chair in Sustainability, will continue to provide strategic guidance to ensure the Awards remain relevant, credible, and aligned with global best practice.

 

The 2025 programme covers the full spectrum of sustainable travel and tourism, from community initiatives to food sourcing and clean water.

 

The Advisory Board selects categories reflecting the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and net positive framework.

 

The 2nd annual World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards Gala Ceremony will take place at Terra, Expo City Dubai on 29 October 2025, with two Nova SBE students selected to attend.

 

Justin Cooke, Executive Vice President, World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards, says: “Having a world-leading academic partner like Nova SBE involved in the nomination and assessment process adds both rigour and credibility to the Awards. But even more importantly, engaging the next generation of talent – those who will lead the charge towards a net positive future – is fundamental to our mission. We are proud to work alongside such an inspiring institution and its students.”

 

Professor Graham Miller, Chair in Sustainability, Nova SBE, says: “The Westmont Institute of Tourism and Hospitality at Nova SBE is delighted to partner again with the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards. More than ever we need to see showcase companies that are acting to make the world better. The involvement of students from Nova SBE is innovative in demonstrating the importance of sustainability to both current business leaders and students of tourism and hospitality.”

 

Glenn Mandziuk, CEO, World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, says: “Sustainability is not just a goal – it is a necessity for the future of travel and hospitality. Hosting the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards 2025 at Terra, Expo City Dubai, underscores the industry's commitment to driving meaningful change. Terra is a shining example of what is possible when innovation and sustainability come together, making it the perfect venue to celebrate those leading the way towards a Net Positive future.”

 

Launched in 2023 at COP28 in Dubai, the Awards recognise and celebrate the stories of individuals and organisations making an impactful contribution to sustainable travel and tourism.

 

The Awards is run in partnership with the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, representing over 66,000 hotels, 8 million rooms globally, 300 brands, and over 100 supply chain and strategic partners. -TradeArabia News Service