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Planeta Announces 2008 Spotlight Award Winner
Planeta.com has announced the winner of the 2008 Ecotourism Spotlight Award. For the second year in a row, Ecotourism Laos received the greatest number of votes.
“Thanks to all for supporting the Ecotourism Laos website and other great sites listed this year,” said Steven Schipani, Senior Advisor of the Lao National Tourism Administration. “I would also like to thank Planeta for providing a platform to recognize the Lao Government’s support for ecotourism and its efforts to conserve the country’s rich cultural and natural heritage”
Government websites that educate visitors about ecotourism and responsible travel options are eligible to win Planeta.com’s annual Ecotourism Spotlight Award. 2008 nominees included Laos, Bali , Quito and Utila.
The award was developed to create incentives for communication, opportunities for conversation and a reward for participation among government leaders working toward ecotourism and responsible travel.
“Many tourism officials are figuring out Web 1.0 principles as locals and visitors are seeking out the Web 2.0 experience,” said Planeta.com founder Ron Mader. “The spotlight award helps nudge government leaders forward as we give credit to the websites leading the pack .”
The winner is announced in celebration of World Tourism Day (September 27) as way of spotlighting best practice in responsible travel and ecotourism.
Voting took place from July 15-August 30. More than 100 people participated.
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