Heritance Kandalama wins Gold under Climate Adaptation and Resilience category at ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards 2025

HERITANCE Kandalama has been awarded Gold under the Climate Adaptation and Resilience category at the ICRT Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Awards 2025, held in New Delhi. This was in recognition of its outstanding contributions to responsible tourism through proactive, innovative, and scalable steps to both reduce their carbon footprint and protect tourism infrastructure, communities, and ecosystems from climaterelated risks. The prestigious accolade highlights the resort’s pioneering achievements in sustainable hospitality and reinforces its leadership role in shaping the future of tourism in Sri Lanka and the wider region.

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The International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT) Awards are regarded as one of the region’s foremost platforms for recognising excellence in sustainable practices. Each year, they honour organisations that demonstrate innovation, accountability, and long-term commitment to responsible tourism. Winning the Gold Award under the Climate Adaptation and Resilience category places Heritance Kandalama among the foremost champions of sustainability in the Indian subcontinent and, as a Gold recipient, the resort is eligible to stand at the Global Responsible Tourism Awards, further elevating its influence on an international stage.