Durban ICC nominated for global sustainable travel award
The Durban ICC has been nominated in the World’s Leading Sustainable Organisation category at the 2026 World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards, with winners set to be announced in Paris in December.
The Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) has been nominated for a prestigious global sustainable travel award for 2026. This marks the third year the venue has been considered for the World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards, which have been running since their inception three years ago. The Durban ICC's nomination is in the World's Leading Sustainable Organisation category, joining a field of over 90 competitors hailing from more than 35 countries and territories.
Notable competitors include Accor from France, Forte Village from Italy, GR-F from Armenia, Metropolitan Touring from Ecuador, and Six Senses from India. The awards encompass 19 competitive categories, plus an Outstanding Contribution honour, for a total of 20 categories to vie for. Lindiwe Rakharebe, Durban ICC's Chief Executive Officer, expressed pride in the nomination, emphasizing that it recognizes three decades of dedication, teamwork, and excellence.
She also acknowledged the support of clients, event organizers, government, industry partners, and the broader tourism sector. Rakharebe sees the nomination as an opportunity to push the Durban ICC forward, inspiring the organization to maintain high standards, create memorable experiences, and showcase Durban's strengths to the world.
The awards ceremony will be held in Paris on December 9, 2026, with the public able to vote for the Durban ICC through the World Sustainable Travel and Hospitality Awards voting portal.
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