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Wild Asia Award Finalists 2010 Announced
Wild Asia has announced the finalists for the 5th Responsible Tourism Awards 2010 from Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Indonesia, Maldives, and Sri Lanka.
The organization got an increased number of participants compared to last year. “We received a selection of high quality checklists and this proves to show that the network and awareness of RT is building up. Travel operators from around the region are truly striving to make a difference for a better and greener future,” says Deborah Chan, Wild Asia’s Programme Manager.
Wild Asia shortlisted several operators in each category in order to determine the finalists.
The shortlisted hotels and tour operators were reviewed and extensively researched by a judging panel of RT experts, academics, conservationists, and eco-consultants.
Each operator showcased strong and innovative RT practices which impressed the judging panel. It was such a close competition!
In addition to the finalists, Wild Asia also has a new edition this year, three Highly Commended operators.
Wild Asia has named one operator per category to be highly commended. Papua Expeditions have been named for the Tour Operator category. Nikoi Island has been named for the Small to Mid- size accommodation and Soneva Fushi for the Large size accommodation.
Although these properties will not be eligible to be winners this year, Wild Asia recognizes their efforts and commends them on their hard work.
Wild Asia’s 2010 Responsible Tourism Awards Finalists: Large-size accommodation
- Frangipani Langkawi Resort (Langkawi, Malaysia)
- Heritance Kandalama (Dambulla, Sri Lanka)
Small to Mid-size accommodation
- Sarinbuana Ecolodge (Bali, Indonesia)
- Soneva Gili (Lankanfushi Island, Maldives)
Tour Operators
- Andaman Discoveries (Phang Nga, Thailand)
- Pepy Tours (Siem Reap, Cambodia)
Winners will be announced on October 21st, 2010, during the Responsible Tourism Award ceremony held in conjunction with the ITB ASIA in Singapore. ITB Asia Trade Show runs from 20 – 22 October, 2010.
Valere Tjolle
Valere Tjolle is editor of the Sustainable Tourism Report Suite, special offer at: www.travelmole.com/stories/1142003.php
Valere
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