Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
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Representatives of Walkers Tours receiving the Best Sustainable Practices in Specified Tourist Services Award
Walkers Tours has been honoured with the Best Sustainable Practices in Specified Tourist Services award at the Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024.
It said this prestigious recognition underscores the company’s unwavering dedication to sustainability within Sri Lanka’s tourism industry. This achievement is the result of years of hard work, innovation, and collaboration, starting with the launch of the first carbon-neutral vehicle fleet in 2012 and continuing with the integration of sustainable practices into every aspect of its operations.
The company would like to extend its deepest gratitude to its employees, national guides, chauffeur guides, chauffeurs, suppliers, partners, and other stakeholders. Their unwavering support, trust, and belief in the company’s vision have been instrumental in reaching this milestone. Walkers Tours acknowledges and appreciates the crucial role each of the entities has played in their success.
Walkers Tours’ mission is to create a resilient, sustainable tourism ecosystem. They are committed to training and empowering service providers and employees, equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to lead in sustainable practices. By adopting cutting-edge technologies, the company has optimised efficiency, reduced costs, and significantly minimised our environmental footprint, proving that sustainability and innovation can go hand in hand.
“As leaders in sustainable tourism, Walkers Tours understands that its success is part of a larger movement. The company’s vision extends beyond our own operations, and it actively promotes collaboration alongside competition to advance sustainable tourism in Sri Lanka,” the company said. It believes that they can elevate the entire industry by working together, sharing knowledge, and fostering collective growth. Its ultimate goal is to inspire others in the sector, creating a shared commitment to sustainability that will ensure long-term prosperity for Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.
Walkers Tours will continue to travel smart, tread lightly, and lead the way toward a brighter, more sustainable future for Sri Lanka’s tourism industry.
