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2019 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards finalists announced
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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