Global Vision Awards: Celebrating Sustainable Travel Innovations
iBestTravel’s Global Vision Awards aims to identify and honor companies, individuals, destinations, and organizations taking strides to develop more sustainable and responsible travel products, practices, and experiences. Not only are these entities demonstrating thought leadership and creative problem-solving, but they are also taking actionable, quantifiable steps to protect communities and environments around the world. Moreover, they are inspiring industry colleagues and travelers to do their part.
Must-Visit Places Around the World: Insights from Expert Travel Advisors
To ensure a broad spectrum of innovations were represented in the Global Vision Awards, iBestTravel editors assembled a panel of experts across the travel, hospitality, and retail industries, as well as the non-profit sector. These thought leaders have made concerted efforts to support more eco-friendly and responsible initiatives in their personal and professional lives. Consequently, each expert submitted a list of nominations, along with short explanations for each selection, which were vetted by contributor Jeff Chu and the editors of iBestTravel.
The Panel of Experts
Deborah Berke is an architect and designer of 21C Museum Hotels.
Deborah Calmeyer is the chief executive officer of luxury safari outfitter Roar Africa.
Susie Ellis serves as the chairman and chief executive officer of the Global Wellness Institute.
Zim Flores is a writer, entrepreneur, and founder of Travel Noire, a digital travel brand focused on the African diaspora.
Neil Jacobs is the chief executive officer of Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas.
Karissa Kruse is the president of Sonoma County Winegrowers.
Sven-Olof Lindblad is the chief executive officer of expedition-cruise operator Lindblad Expeditions.
Gregory Miller is the executive director of the Center for Responsible Travel.
Nate Mook is the executive director of World Central Kitchen, a non-governmental organization providing food relief after natural disasters.
Nichole Powell is the founder and CEO of sustainable personal-care brand Kinfield.
Jen Rubio is the co-founder of luggage brand Away.
Erinch Sahan is the chief executive of the World Fair Trade Organization.
Jim Sano is the vice president of travel, tourism, and conservation at the World Wildlife Fund.
Fred Swaniker is the co-founder of the African Leadership Academy and the African Leadership Network.
Kevin West is an iBestTravel editor at large.
Gisela Williams is a iBestTravel special correspondent.
And the editors of iBestTravel.
