WOLO heads the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards in Dubai | News
Dubai’s Terrathe Sustainability Pavilion set the stage for an evening dedicated to purposeful progress, such as the World Awards for Sustainable Travel and Hospitality welcomed leaders from across the tourism and hospitality industries to celebrate the organizations and individuals accelerating change.
With sustainability firmly established as the defining agenda for global travel, the Awards continue their mission to spotlight the brands, destinations and innovators driving the industry forward, not through promises, but through measurable action, better standards and long-term thinking.
As the formal program came to an end, the evening transitioned seamlessly into celebration, powered by renowned artists DJ, Matteo Ponzanowho headlined as the Official DJ of the World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards.
A soundtrack shaped by sustainability
WOLO set was carefully aligned with the philosophies at the heart of the Awards: human-centered, globally inspired and rooted in conscious experience rather than excess.
Known for combining electronic rhythms with live instrumentation, Ponzano brought an organic, compelling energy that matched the tone of the evening, a sense of community, optimism and momentum. The result was a closing experience that felt purposeful and not performative.
Guests, many of whom had spent the night recognizing sustainability leadership in the industry, took to the dance floor as the event entered its final chapter and danced into the night in one of Dubai’s most symbolic locations for climate and innovation.
A global talent who bridges the gap between Ibiza and Dubai
WOLO is an Italian producer, DJ, speaker and multi-instrument live artist based between Ibiza and Dubai, with a growing reputation for creating audience journeys that transcend genres.
He has been Ibiza’s long-time Deep House ambassador and his sound combines jazz, Afro and Arabic influences, creating sets that feel culturally connected and particularly suited to international audiences. His live formats range from a hybrid live set (electronic beats combined with live percussion, flutes, synths and handpans) to energetic club programming that spans Deep House, Afro House, Arabic Techno and Trance.
Zamna Group and the rise of sustainable entertainment
WOLO’s key achievements also underscored a broader shift shaping travel events and experiential hospitality: the rise of sustainable entertainment.
Part of esteemed Tullum born, Zamna groupWOLO represents a modern approach to destination and hospitality programming, one that combines world-class production with values-based delivery. For organizers and brands, the message is clear: the future of live experience is not just about energy and engagement, but about responsibility, alignment and authenticity.
When purpose and celebration come together
The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards have become an important part of the industry, not just as an awards ceremony, but as a platform that reinforces what progress looks like and who drives it.
And with WOLO providing the official soundtrack, the evening ended with an atmosphere that reflected the direction of travel of the sector itself: ambitious, united, optimistic and alive.
