Be a Winner in the 2008 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

The World Travel & Tourism Council is inviting entries for the 2008 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards - one of the highest accolades in sustainable tourism.

There are four categories for entry, allowing for applications from tourism destinations, businesses and organizations. The categories are:

- Destination Award: for destinations of any size which show a commitment to responsible tourism development

- Conservation Award: for any tourism organization committed to the protection of natural heritage

- Investor in People Award: for any tourism organization which shows a commitment to human resource development and local community involvement

- Global Tourism Business Award: for a tourism business of at least 200 employees operating in more than one destination which demonstrates responsible tourism practices

The deadline for entries is 5 December, 2007 followed by a rigorous judging process carried out by international tourism experts, including on-site verifications. Winners and finalists will be invited to attend a special ceremony during the 8th Global Travel & Tourism Summit held in Dubai in spring 2008, where they will receive their awards in front of government and industry leaders as well as international media.

WTTC Chairman Geoffrey Kent said, "WTTC is proud to be the steward of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards and to honour businesses and destinations that set an exemplary standard in responsible Travel & Tourism development across the world. I would encourage all those in our industry, both public and private sector decision-makers, to participate and champion the principles set out by the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards."

The 2007 winners of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards are:

Destination Award - The Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Conservation Award - Aspen Skiing Company, USA
Investor in People Award - Nihiwatu Resort, Indonesia
Global Tourism Business Award - Lindblad Expeditions, USA & Global

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