LONDON—Travel and tourism can be (and in an increasing number of destinations already is) a catalyst for economic prosperity, nurturing the natural and cultural environment. The World Travel & Tourism Council is delighted to invite those who adopt in these principles to participate in the 2008 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards—the highest accolade in sustainable tourism.
There are four categories for entry, allowing for applications from tourism destinations, businesses and organizations. The categories include:
• Destination Award: for destinations of any size that show a commitment to responsible tourism development;
• Conservation Award: for any tourism organization committed to the protection of natural heritage;
• Investor in People Award: for any tourism organization that shows a commitment to human resource development and local community involvement; and
• Global Tourism Business Award: for a tourism business of at least 200 employees operating in more than one destination that demonstrates responsible tourism practices.
The deadline for entries is December 5, 2007. The entry process will include a rigorous judging process carried out by international tourism experts and will include on-site verifications. Winners and finalists will be invited to attend a special ceremony during the 8th Global Travel & Tourism Summit held in Dubai in spring 2008, where they will receive their awards in front of government and industry leaders as well as international media.
“WTTC is proud to be the steward of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards and to honor businesses and destinations that set an exemplary standard in responsible travel and tourism development across the world,” says WTTC Chairman Geoffrey Kent said. “I would encourage all those in our industry, both public and private sector decision-makers, to participate and champion the principles set out by the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards.”
The awards are endorsed by the members of the World Travel & Tourism Council and sponsored by leading travel and tourism organizations, including Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, Reed Travel Exhibitions, Adventure in Travel Expo, BEST Education Network, Sustainable Travel International, Rainforest Alliance and World Heritage Alliance. Media sponsors include BBC World, National Geographic Adventure, Telegraph Media Group, TTN Middle East, Travelmole and E-TurboNews.
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