Sustainable Travel Awards Winners Announced
The Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) recently revealed the winners of the 2011 Sustainable Tourism Awards during an anniversary dinner event held in London.
AITO calls itself "the first tourism industry association to incorporate into its business charter a commitment to Responsible travel and green tourism". Protecting the environment, respecting local cultures, benefiting local communities, conserving natural resources and minimising pollution are the association's five key objectives.
Dick Sisman, founder of a consultancy in the field of responsible tourism was judge on the night and commented "This year's entries show once again the depth of understanding that AITO members and their affiliates have for projects which support communities and the environment in tourism destinations around the world."
"I am particularly pleased to see the new Roger Diski Community Project award, which remembers a remarkable man and his love for the host communities who helped to make tourism such a special event for him and continue to do so for us."
The Roger Diski Community Project award was won by Adventure Alternative, a company that advertise their service as "professional, ethical adventure holidays around the world". The award was won for their work in two rural communities in the Nepalese Himalayas. They have been recognised for improving the quality of life for the inhabitants and retaining the younger generations, rejuvenating the community.
Tribes Travel won the Most Innovative Sustainable Tourism Initiative 2011 whilst the Tenerife Tourism Corporation took home the AITO Affiliates Green Award 2011 for being deemed by the judges to demonstrate the best sustainable practice in a tourism or non-tourism area.
Travel Industry news posted by Jan Moys on 25 November 2011
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