Gibraltar has received recognition around its efforts to protect the environment in the face of tourism impact, at the ‘World For Travel Influence Dinner’ with an award.

Acknowledging the ambition of Gibraltar’s work with ‘Animondial’, the committee made the presentation to Gibraltar in recognition for its responsibility towards destination stewardship. The award was presented by Frederic Vanhoutte, Founder of ‘A World For Travel’ and Anita Mendiratta, Special Advisor to the UN Tourism Secretary-General.

Minister for Tourism, the Hon. Christian Santos GMD MP accepted the award on behalf of the Ministry for Tourism and the Ministry for the Environment.

Minister Santos said: “We are in the early stages of this project which we hope will present many learnings and opportunities for an environmentally sound growth and enrichment in Gibraltar. To be acknowledged as we embark on this project, points to the fact that we are asking the right questions no matter how difficult, to set a steady path forward.”

Minister for the Environment, the Hon. Prof. John Cortes MP said: “The unprecedented work that we are doing on our visitor sites and the Gibraltar experience is clearly having results and being noticed. Gibraltar must be rightly proud of this. The combined efforts of the two Ministries shows how we can work successfully in improving our sites and marketing our country. I am really pleased by this award!”