Central Luzon tourism stakeholders advancing sustainable, resilient, and community-centered tourism were recognized during the 2nd Central Luzon Sustainable Tourism Appreciation and Recognition (S.T.A.R.) Awards.
Led by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) in partnership with the Department of Tourism – Region III (DOT-III), the awards highlighted individuals, organizations, destinations, and communities turning sustainability principles into meaningful action across the region.
The 2026 S.T.A.R. Awards recognized the following champions:
🏆 Green Stay Excellence Award: Quest Plus Conference Center Clark
🏆 Salt of Sustainability Award: Sierra 360 Café & Restaurant of Farm Ridge by Desmond Farm
🏆 Sustainable Sanctuary Award: Desmond Farm and Partners, Inc. / Farm Ridge by Desmond Farm
🏆 Bridges of Change Award: Puni de Malolos
🏆 Path to Purpose Award: Mimosa Plus Golf Course
🏆 Sustainable Attraction Excellence Award: Lake Farm De La Marre
🏆 Green Gatherings Excellence Award: Municipal Tourism Office – LGU Masinloc
🏆 Roots and Reefs Tourism Award: Ragsak Farm Village
🏆 Cultural Heritage Stewardship Award: Balangay Apuy Community Tour Guides Association
🏆 Community-Based Tourism Legacy Award: Pinatubo Mountainero – Inararo Indigenous People Community
🏆 Resilient Destination Award – City: LGU Malolos
🏆 Resilient Destination Award – Municipality: Casiguran, Aurora
🏆Sustainable Tourism Education Leadership Award: Central Luzon State University
🏆 Green Tourism Champion Award – Overall Champion: Balangay Apuy Community Tour Guides Association
🏆Destination Stewardship Award – Overall Champion: Central Luzon State University
The recognition underscored the growing role of sustainability in shaping tourism that is resilient, inclusive, responsible, and beneficial to local communities.
The organizers congratulated all awardees and finalists whose initiatives continue to help shape a more sustainable tourism future for Central Luzon.
