Costa Rica

Global Vision Awards

The Travel + Leisure Global Vision Awards aim to identify and honor companies, individuals, destinations, and organizations taking strides to develop more sustainable and responsible travel products, practices, and experiences. Not only are they demonstrating thought leadership and creative problem-solving, they are taking actionable, quantifiable steps to protect communities and environments around the world. What's more, they are inspiring their industry colleagues and travelers to do their part.
Inside the wooden Foyer of the Sara Kulturhus in Sweden
4 Sustainable Architecture and Infrastructure Projects Worth Planning a Trip Around: Global Vision Awards 2022
Aerial view of the SCIE:NCE Center at Soneva Fushi
6 Hotel Brands Changing Travel for the Better: Global Vision Awards 2022
A smiling rescue pig named George, on the grounds of the Farm Sanctuary in Watkins Glen, NY
3 Travel Experiences Centered Around Wildlife Rehabilitation and Rescue: Global Vision Awards 2022
Photo of sonic-boom-free supersonic jet against a blue sky and clouds
These Travel Companies Are Setting a New Standard in Responsible Tourism: Global Vision Awards 2022
Climate Activist Vanessa Nakate speaking at an event
5 Visionaries Making Strides in Climate Activism and Social Justice: Global Vision Awards 2022
A woman walks through a market wearing a dress by brand 4
5 Brands and Organizations Pushing for a More Responsible, Sustainable Retail Industry: Global Vision Awards 2022
A dish from Bocavaldivia restaurant
These Projects Are Changing the Way We Eat for the Better: Global Vision Awards 2022
Sunset over Nkhotakota National Park
The Initiatives, Organizations, and Governments on the Forefront of Conservation and Sustainability Today
Aerial rendering of the Ritz-Carlton Fari Islands Resort
4 Impact-driven Hotels and Hospitality Brands
Akua kelp-based burger
4 Food and Agriculture Projects Tackling Climate Change, Employment, Biodiversity, and More
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is pictured after disembarking from the catamaran La Vagabonde at the Santo Amaro docks in Lisbon
Five People Changing the Way We Think About Sustainable Travel
Banks Peninsula at sunset, Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific with a Travel+Leisure Global Vision Awards logo
Global Vision Awards 2021: How We Chose the Panel and Honorees
Caribbean & Co Founder Ursula Petula Barzey in St Lucia
3 Collectives Working to Make Travel More Sustainable and Inclusive
Intrepid Travel
These Travel Companies Created Tools to Help You Travel More Sustainably
The Breakers Hotel
These Innovative Hotels Are Leaders in Sustainable Travel
Underbelly of JetBlue plane
These Aviation Companies and Organizations Are Addressing the Environmental Impact of Air Travel Head On
A vision impaired guest with Planet Abled feeling an object with the help of a guide
3 Travel Experiences That Will Change the Way You Think About Tourism
Illustration representing Travel + Leisure's 2022 Global Vision Awards Honorees
Global Vision Awards 2022: How We Chose the Panel and Honorees
Seals in Kaikoura, New Zealand
3 Destinations Leading the Charge for Sustainable Tourism
A group of Veja sneakers
3 Brands Creating More Sustainable Options for Travel Essentials
Photographer Cristina Mittermeier underwater with her photography gear
7 People Making Sustainability and Social Justice a Priority in Science, Wine, Tourism, and Beyond
Community ranger Ruth Sikeita (27), from Olaisiti conducts a daily widlife patrol at the Olgulului Ololarashi Group Ranch in Kenya
These Organizations Are Working With Communities to Make Tourism More Sustainable
Global Vision Awards - Costa Rica
Global Vision Awards 2020: How We Chose the Panel and Honorees