1. People Category

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Startups that reshape tourism into a force for positive social change by addressing education, health, and gender equality. Looking for initiatives that leave a lasting impact on communities and individuals, promoting SDGs 3, 4, and 5.

• Environmental (SDG 3): Startups focus on enhancing community well-being through health-centric tourism experiences and wellness initiatives.
• Sociocultural (SDG 5): Startups promote gender equality by addressing disparities in employment and celebrating diversity in travel experiences.
• Economic (SDG 4): Startups develop quality education initiatives and skill development projects within the tourism sector.

2. Planet Category

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

Startups demonstrate how tourism combats climate change, embraces sustainable energy, and preserves ecosystems, contributing to SDGs 13, 7, 14, and 15.

• Environmental (SDG 13): Startups lead against climate change through carbon offset programs and sustainable accommodations.
• Sociocultural (SDG 7): Startups explore affordable and clean energy solutions in tourism, promoting renewable sources and energy-efficient practices.
• Economic (SDGs 14 and 15): Startups focus on preserving natural ecosystems through sustainable tourism practices and conservation efforts, including marine ecosystem conservation.

3. Prosperity Category

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation

Startups drive responsible consumption, sustainable urban development, and innovation in tourism infrastructure, contributing to SDGs 12, 11, and 9.

• Environmental (SDG 12): Startups promote responsible consumption and production in hospitality, advocating for sustainable tourism practices.
• Sociocultural (SDG 11): Startups envision sustainable urban development by engaging communities and preserving culture.
• Economic (SDG 9): Startups innovate in tourism services and infrastructure, contributing to industry growth and resilience.