Responsible Tourism Award Nominations 2009
2009 Responsible Tourism Award Nominations Open – New Tour Operator Theme
Nominations are now open for the Responsible Tourism Awards 2009 organised by responsibletravel.com and sponsored by Virgin Holidays. The Awards celebrate tourism ventures around the world that make positive contributions to conservation and the economies of local communities.
The Awards are now in their sixth year and are the most prestigious of their kind in the world, with 13 categories receiving a total of over 1,900 nominations in 2008. Last years’ overall winner was New Zealand, other winners included Explore (UK); Kingfisher Bay (Australia); Nkwichi Lodge (Mozambique); Community Action Treks (Nepal); Ecoventura (Equador); Holland America Line (USA); Bycyclen (Denmark); Gamewatchers Safaris (Kenya); Shigar Fort Pakistan; Gambia is Good (the Gambia); Camps International (UK);