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TOURISM FOR TOMORROW AWARDS – APPLICATION CLOSES 2 DECEMBER
Thursday, 07 Nov, 2009
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WTTC announces international judging panel – application still open until 2 December 2009
Each year, tourism companies, travel organisations and destinations from around the world submit entries for consideration by the renowned team of judges, who identify global leaders in sustainable tourism development to be recognised by the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. This year’s deadline for applications is Wednesday 2 December 2009.
The Awards have gained international recognition and credibility thanks to a rigorous judging process. This includes a thorough review of each award application followed by an on-site evaluation of all Award finalists, conducted by a global panel of experts in sustainable tourism.
"With each passing year the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards continue to set new standards in recognising the highest level of sustainable tourism innovation in the Travel & Tourism industry," said Costas Christ, Chairman of the Judges, and an internationally acclaimed expert in sustainable tourism. Costas added. "There is no doubt that what we are witnessing today may be the most significant transformation in the history of modern travel – the emergence of sustainable tourism principles and practices across the full spectrum of Travel & Tourism from small and medium-sized businesses to large-scale hospitality and travel corporations."
The judges on the Finalist Selection Committee for 2010 are:
- Tony Charters, Principal, Tony Charters & Associates, Australia
- Jena Gardner, President, JG Blackbook of Travel, and President, The Bodhi Tree Foundation, USA
- Erika Harms, Executive Director for Sustainable Development, United Nations Foundation – World Heritage Alliance, USA/Costa Rica
- Marilú Hernández, President, Fundación Haciendas del Mundo Maya, Mexico
- Dr Janne J Liburd, Associate Professor and Director of Research, Centre for Tourism, Culture and Innovation, University of Southern Denmark, Denmark
- Mahen Sanghrajka, Chairman, Big Five Tours & Expeditions, USA/Kenya
- Kaddu Kiwe Sebunya, Chief of Party, Uganda Sustainable Tourism Program, Uganda
- Mandip Singh Soin FRGS, Founder & Managing Director, Ibex Expeditions (P) Ltd, India
- Shannon Stowell, President, Adventure Travel Trade Association, USA
- Jamie Sweeting, Vice President, Environmental Stewardship and Global Chief Environmental Officer, Royal Caribbean Cruises, USA
- Albert Teo, Managing Director, Borneo Eco Tours, Malaysia
- Mei Zhang, Founder, Wildchina, China
This international panel includes representatives of the public and private sectors, as well as media and academia. Its members will review and select a shortlist of finalists in each of the four Award categories to move to the second stage of the judging process, during which on-site inspections will take place. Following the third stage of judging, a final Panel will choose the winner for each category.
Members of the Winners’ Selection Committee are:
- Costas Christ, Chairman of the Judges, Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, USA
- Graham Boynton, Group Travel Editor, Telegraph Media Group, UK
- Fiona Jeffery, Chairman, World Travel Market & Just A Drop, UK
- Michael Singh, Chief Executive Officer, Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Belize
More information: www.tourismfortomorrow.com
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