Application
General rules
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All entries must be in English. Supporting materials in languages other than English are
eligible but full English translations must accompany each entry.
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All eligible and applying organisations must be successfully operating and implementing
sustainable tourism activities for at least one year.
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Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
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Incomplete applications i.e., applications with missing information or blank fields will be
disqualified.
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No extension to the deadline will be allowed.
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Applicants must have no prior contact with or lobby judges during the award process.
Such activities will provide the basis for immediate disqualification.
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All applications will be published on the PATA sustainability website,
www.sustain.pata.org, under the creative commons attribution-non commercial 4.0
international license.
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PATA may share the contact details of winners’ and finalists’ with trusted media partners
for promotional purposes.
Application
* denotes answer is required
(answer format)
Part 1: To be completed by all applicants
1. *Name of organisation:
2. * Organisation address:
Address line 1:
Address line 2:
City/Town:
State/Province:
Country:
Zip/Postal Code:
Phone number:
3. * Year organisation was established:
4. * Contact information of individual responsible for completing application:
Full name:
Title:
Email address:
Direct telephone number:
5. * Please provide a copy of your organisation’s registration
(Email to inspire@pata.org. PDF format only)
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Part 2: To be completed by all applicants
1. * Please select the award category for which your organisation is applying (select only
one answer):
Best Branded Accommodation (i.e. chain-affiliated, part of a multinational
company, multiple brand affiliations)
Best Independent Accommodation (i.e. independent privately owned and financed,
directly managed by its owner(s).)
Best Marine and Wildlife Tourism Provider
Best Culinary Tourism Provider
Best Culture and Heritage Tourism Provider
Best Responsible Tourism Destination
Best Community Based Tourism Initiative
2. * Please provide a description of your organisation (its objectives and its work with
particular reference to the category selected above) (max 2500 characters)
3. * Please provide a description of your organisation (its objectives and its work with
particular reference to the category selected above) (max 2500 characters)
4. * Please describe your organisation's commitment to resource efficiency (defined as:
minimising the use of scarce and non-renewable resources in the development and
operation of tourism facilities and services; adopting climate change mitigation or
adaptation strategies in operational approaches; providing support for conservation and
management of areas vulnerable to climate change pressures) (max 2500 characters)
5. * Please describe your organisation's commitment to the tourism value chain approach
(defined as: incorporating sustainability practices, as well as implementing strategies for
reduced consumption of water and energy, and less waste throughout the organisation’s
value chains. Actions should demonstrate a clear reduction in impact and/or
demonstrate the value of a sustainability strategy to the tourism value chain) (max 2500
characters)
6. * Please describe your organisation's approach towards eco-innovation (defined as:
reducing impacts on the environment, enhancing resilience to environmental pressures,
or achieving a more efficient and responsible use of natural resources through
created/developed new methods, tools, processes and/or services that support and/or
accomplish sustainability objectives) (max 2500 characters)
7. * Please describe your organisation's contribution to sustainable consumption (defined
as: driving consumers towards making better sustainable tourism choices, encouraging
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demand for sustainable products and services, and mainstreaming sustainability into
tourism operations) (max 2500 characters)
8. * Please describe your organisation's efforts in sustainability reporting (identifying and
measuring the organisation’s sustainability impacts, setting sustainability objectives to reduce
impacts, measuring progress towards their accomplishment, and finally reporting on impacts,
objectives and progress (achieving sustainability objectives can include resource efficiency and
eco-innovation efforts throughout value chains, community action and cultural heritage, and may
be undertaken in conjunction with other stakeholders in a collaborative effort). ) (max 2500
characters)
9. * Please describe your organisation's commitment to positive community action (i.e.
maintaining and strengthening cultural practices, quality of life and jobs in local
communities, including key social structures and access to resources, use of amenities
and life support systems, avoiding any form of social degradation or exploitation, whilst
also alleviating poverty) (max 2500 characters)
10. * Please describe your organisation's commitment to cultural heritage (i.e. respect and
enhancement of the country’s natural heritage, authentic culture, traditions, and
distinctiveness of host communities) (max 2500 characters)
11. * Please describe your organisation's efforts in collective impact (defined as: working in
conjunction with other stakeholders in a collaborative effort towards a common goal,
providing short descriptions of these activities and outcomes as well as a list of any
partnerships or collaborative initiatives with other organisations) (max 2500 characters)
Part 3: To be completed by Marine and Wildlife Tourism Provider applicants only
1. Please demonstrate how your organisation mainstreams sustainability in its tourism
activities e.g. by conducting marine and wildlife tours, and in its promotional messaging.
(max 1500 characters)
2. Please demonstrate how your organisation contributes to ecosystem health and integrity
e.g. by protecting/preserving key marine and/or terrestrial wildlife populations. Illustrate
any monitoring and evaluation activities your organisation undertakes. (max 1500
characters)
Part 4: To be completed by Culinary Tourism Provider applicants only
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1. Please demonstrate how your organisation propagates sustainability in its tourism
messaging through culinary endeavours. (max 1500 characters)
2. Please demonstrate how your organisation contributes to the promotion of sustainable
food and agriculture initiatives at the locality or localities in which you operate. Illustrate
any monitoring and evaluation activities your organisation undertakes and any menu
changes that contribute to more sustainable diets. Sustainable diets are protective and
respectful of biodiversity and ecosystems, culturally acceptable, accessible,
economically fair and affordable; nutritionally adequate, safe and healthy; while
optimizing natural and human resources. (max 1500 characters)
3. Please demonstrate how your organisation works to reduce food waste at the locality or
localities in which you operate. Illustrate any activities your organisation undertakes,
such as quantification and monitoring, staff and client awareness-raising, and any
changes to service practices that have reduced food waste. (max 2500 characters)
Part 5: To be completed by Culture and Heritage Tourism Provider applicants only
1. Please demonstrate how your organisation, in its culture and heritage tours (if relevant),
contributes to the preservation and maintenance of cultural and heritage resources and
traditions at the locality or localities where you operate. Illustrate any monitoring and
evaluation activities your organisation undertakes. (max 1500 characters)
Part 6: To be completed by Responsible Tourism Destination applicants only
1. Please demonstrate how your destination provides leadership and addresses
sustainability issues amongst its stakeholders including but not limited to the tourism
industry, peripheral industries, government, and visitors. (max 1500 characters)
Part 7: To be completed by Community Based Tourism Initiatives only
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Please provide additional information about how your organisation involves and
empowers adjacent and/or affected communities, while also ensuring community
ownership and management of natural/cultural resources and authentic experiences for
visitors. (max 1500 characters)
Part 8: To be completed by all applicants
1. Please add any additional commentary about why you think your organisation should
win a Tourism InSPIRE Award (max 500 characters)
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2. Please provide any supporting documents such as photographs, videos, your
organisation’s sustainability policy, promotional materials, etc., that demonstrate or
illustrate the claims made. (Email to inspire@pata.org. PDF, JPEG, mp4 format only)
3. * Please provide two (2) endorsement letters or testimonials (Email to
inspire@pata.org. PDF format only)
* I certify and verify that all the information provided in this application, along with the
supporting information is true and accurate
Name
Signature
Date
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