Vale-backed Céu de Montanhas wins global responsible tourism award for local economic benefit
VALE•Céu de Montanhas won the 2026 Global Responsible Tourism Awards’ Local Economic Benefit category for its community tourism initiative in Brumadinho. Participating businesses generated about $1.1 million in revenue in 2025, provided approximately $261,000 in direct income and created 148 jobs.
1. Award and local impact
Vale-backed Céu de Montanhas won the 2026 Global Responsible Tourism Awards’ Local Economic Benefit category for its community tourism initiative in Brumadinho. The award was announced November 2 in London. Participating businesses generated about $1.1 million in revenue in 2025, providing approximately $261,000 in direct income to participants and creating 148 jobs; women led 75% of participating businesses.
