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:
- Destination Røros, Norway
- Misool Eco Resort, Indonesia
- Tanabe City, Japan
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.
Valere Tjolle
Valere is editor of the Sustainable Tourism Report Suite 2011 Special Offers HERE
