Saba earns continued recognition with QualityCoast Silver Award

Saba has maintained its QualityCoast Silver Award status from Green Destina­tions following its latest sus­tainability assessment and audit, reaffirming the island’s commitment to sustainable destination management.

The QualityCoast Award is part of the Green Destinations Awards and Certification Pro­gramme and recognises des­tinations for their efforts and progress towards more sustain­able and responsible destina­tion management.

Maintaining Silver status re­flects Saba’s ongoing efforts to balance tourism development with the protection of the is­land’s natural environment, cultural heritage and the well­being of its community.

Comprehensive assessment
Maintaining the QualityCoast recognition involves an exten­sive assessment of sustainabil­ity across the destination. As part of the latest audit, Saba provided detailed information and supporting documentation covering destination manage­ment, nature and scenery, en­vironment and climate, culture and tradition, social well-being, and business and communica­tion.

The assessment extends be­yond tourism and considers how sustainability is incorpo­rated into the management and development of the island. It requires input from different sectors and organisations and provides an opportunity to as­sess progress, identify areas of strength and determine where further improvements can be made.

“This renewed Silver status is a welcome recognition of Saba’s continued commitment to sustainability,” said Director of Tourism Courtney Hassell.

“Maintaining this recognition requires ongoing work across many different areas. The audit gives us an opportunity not only to demonstrate what Saba has accomplished, but also to identify where we can continue to improve. Sustainability is an on­going process, and the recom­mendations received will help us determine our next steps.”

Collaborative effort
Saba Tourism thanked the or­ganisations, partners and indi­viduals who provided informa­tion, documentation and input during the audit.

The contributions of stake­holders across the island helped provide a comprehen­sive picture of Saba’s efforts and progress in the areas as­sessed. Their cooperation also highlights the importance of collaboration as Saba contin­ues to strengthen its approach to sustainability.

With its Silver Award status, Saba will continue to be fea­tured in the Green Destina­tions Collection, providing in­ternational visibility alongside other destinations committed to improving sustainability and responsible tourism practices.

The Daily Herald.