Created by the World Creative Tourism Network®, these Prizes aim to reward projects and destinations around the world, that are committed to this virtuous tourism
In the wake of new economies, creative tourism offers a sustainable model of tourism that meet the new demand of travelers in terms of authentic and creative experiences, while generating a value chain on the territories and local communities. In order to foster the Good Practices of Creative Tourism, these awards foster authenticity, innovation and sustainability
The international jury of the Creative Tourism Awards, composed of international experts in tourism marketing and creative economy, assumed the heavy task to select the winners among a total of 184 applications, from 37 countries. The main criteria were the use of creativity to design unique experiences and to create an ecosystem at a local scape
A Special Mention on Resilience & Creativity has been created this 2020, to reward the initiative that stood out internationally for its resilience and creativity within the pandemic context
The director of the Creative Tourism Network®, Caroline Couret, pointed out “the added value of these awardees, in a year in which creative tourism has demonstrated how creativity and human resources are essential”
The winners will benefit from the international promotion of the Creative Tourism Network®, as well as strategic collaborations and synergies through 2021, declared “International Year of Creative Economy and Sustainable Development” by the United Nations
WINNERS OF THE 7TH CREATIVE TOURISM AWARDS
Best Creative Destination
Wonderful Indonesia
Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia
About the WINNERS
Wonderful Indonesia
The Jury of the 7th Creative Tourism Awards rewarded Wonderful Indonesia among 76 destinations from over the world, competing for the Best Creative Destination title
In addition to its exceptional natural and cultural diversity and the quality of its human resources, the Jury also highlighted Indonesia for the innovative vision and pioneering strategies driven by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Industries of the Republic of Indonesia, which is considered as THE reference at world level, within the new paradigm shift
The Jury of the Creative Tourism Awards highly congratulates the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia for its excellency in both implementing sustainable programs that benefit to the local communities while optimizing creative resources, as well as in positioning itself internationally as one of the most attractive destination worldwide
OTHER WINNERS
Best Strategy in Creative Tourism Development
➢ The Tourism Authority of Kiribati (TAK)
➢ Pafos Regional Board of Tourism, Cyprus
Best Creative Experience
➢ NZ Textile Experiences, New Zealand Exaequo
➢ Instituto Distrital de Turismo de Bogotá (Colombia)
Best Creative Residency / Hostelling
Legends Art & Forest homes, Gabrovo, Bulgaria
Best Creative Travel Agency / Tour Operators
Ballareviaggiando, Italy / International
Special Mention on Resilience & Creativity
We Felt Chile, Valparaíso, Chile
