Sustainability Trophy 2026

Relais & Châteaux joins forces with Duval Leroy to award the 2026 Sustainability Trophy to Dolores Vadillo, Administration and HR Manager of Las Balsas, located in a protected nature reserve in Patagonia. Dolores helps coordinate the property’s sustainability initiatives such as “Zero Waste” and “0KM Patagonia”, championing the local economy, nearby communities and environmental stewardship. This work includes organizing ecological awareness workshops at schools and sourcing 73 percent of the establishment’s purchases from local family-owned businesses. Today, Las Balsas exemplifies a model for regenerative tourism, an emblem of excellence in hotel hospitality. Thanks to her dedication, the hotel has become the first property within the Relais & Châteaux collection to earn B Corp certification.