Filippines finalist
The 15 finalists for the 2019 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards have been announced, with three finalists in each of five categories.
The finalists are:
Climate Action, for organisations undertaking significant and measurable work to reduce the scale and impact of climate change:
· Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Aruba
· The Brando, Tetiaroa Private Island, Tahiti
· Tourism Holdings Limited, New Zealand
Investing in People, for organisations demonstrating leadership in becoming an exciting, attractive, and equitable employer in the sector:
· Lemon Tree Hotels Limited, India
· Reserva do Ibitipoca, Brazil
· Shanga by Elewana Collection, Tanzania
Destination Stewardship, for organisations helping a place to thrive and bring forward its unique identity for the benefit of its residents and tourists:
· Grupo Rio da Prata, Brazil
· Masungi Georeserve, Philippines
· St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council, St. Kitts and Nevis
Social Impact, for organisations working to improve the people and places where they operate:
· Awamaki, Peru
· Intrepid Group, Australia
· Nikoi Island, Indonesia
Changemakers, this year focused on organisations fighting the illegal wildlife trade through sustainable tourism:
· Kelompok Peduli Lingkungan Belitung (KPLB), Indonesia
· SEE Turtles, USA
· The Cardamom Tented Camp, Cambodia
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