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Deadline Approaches for 2008 Planeta Ecotourism Spotlight Nominations
The July 1st deadline is approaching for nominations of government websites that would like to compete for the 2008 Ecotourism Spotlight Award.
Nominations are accepted until July 1, 2008. Nominees include environmental, tourism and other government portals in three categories: local, national and international institutions. Voting
takes place July 16-September 1.
The Ecotourism Spotlight Award is announced in advance of World Tourism Day (September 27) as way of pointing out best practices within government institutions.
As of June 8, the following sites had applied:
• Bali Tourism,
• Ecotourism Laos,
• Quito
• Belize Tourism
WINNING TIPS… Government websites are advised to:
Create an informative, content-rich website that provides detailed information for visitors seeking eco-friendly, people-friendly and place-friendly travel. Provide direct links to local operations and seek input from those at the vanguard of in-country ecotourism on making your site even better for national and international visitors.
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