2012 Tourism for Tomorrow finalists unveiled

Wednesday, 24 Jan, 2012 0

Destination Roros

Includes initiatives from Norway, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, USA, S Africa, Kenya, Peru, Namibia, Cambodia and Thailand

Unique among such tourism awards, the second phase of judging includes an on-site evaluation of each finalist to make in-depth assessments and gain a well-rounded picture of the organisations and businesses in practice.

Destination Stewardship (sponsored by Tauck & Partners) Entrants have successfully managed a sustainable tourism programme at the destination level, incorporating social, cultural, environmental, and economic benefits as well as multi-stakeholder engagement. Finalists are:

Global Tourism Business Representing international companies with at least 500 employees, entrants’ achievements marry corporate success with sustainable principles and practices. Finalists are:

Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, Singapore
REI Adventures, USA
Wilderness, South Africa

Conservation Entrants have made a direct and tangible contribution to the preservation of nature, including the protection of wildlife, expanding and restoring natural habitat, and supporting biodiversity conservation. Finalists are:

Cheli & Peacock, Kenya
Inkaterra Peru, Peru
NamibRand Safaris: Wolwedans Collection, Namibia

Community Benefit Entrants directly benefit local people, supporting community development and enhancing cultural heritage. Finalists are:

Saunders Hotel Group, USA
Soria Moria Boutique Hotel, Cambodia
The Thailand Community Tourism Based Institute, Thailand

Finalists were selected by an international panel of independent judges led by Costas Christ, Chairman of Judges and an internationally recognised expert on sustainable tourism. In the first stage of a comprehensive three-step judging process, judges selected award entries that best demonstrate the protection of natural and cultural heritage, delivering social and economic benefits to local people, and engaging in environmentally friendly operations, as well as other factors.

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