2026 Eco-Hospitality & Tourism Award Finalists
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For a municipality that is developing solutions using its risk assessment and management expertise, forming strategic partnerships to improve sustainability, service delivery and address appropriately and adequately social risk issues in municipal functions.
Reforest Fest - Greenpop
Since 2011, Greenpop’s Reforest Fest has united sustainable tourism, music, arts and conservation. In 2026, 1,238 participants planted over 8,300 indigenous trees in one morning, contributing to more than 170,000 trees planted overall. The festival drives local tourism, supports restoration and demonstrates the power of community action.
Spur Corporation Integrated Sustainability Programme
Spur Corporation is embedding sustainability across its national restaurant network through measurable environmental targets, responsible sourcing and circular economy initiatives. With 568 restaurants participating, its programmes reduce energy, water, waste and packaging impacts, while driving food waste reduction, composting, responsible operations and sustainable value throughout its franchise network.
WESSA’s Green Key programme
WESSA’s Green Key South Africa Programme is transforming tourism by making sustainability measurable, credible and achievable. Through independent certification, training and practical guidance, the programme helps establishments improve environmental performance. In just one year, it quadrupled certified sites, including Africa’s first Green Key conference centre and the world’s first certified wine estate accommodation.