Tourism2030 - Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2013

&Beyond

2018-04-04T05:43:57Z

Winner, Conservation Award

&Beyond, a South Africa-based luxury adventure travel and safari company has, in the course of its 21 years of operation, implemented successful conservation initiatives, including research and monitoring efforts, which have led to the re-introduction of species, the rehabilitation of degraded habitat, and the growth in populations of endangered species in areas where they operate.

Abercrombie & Kent

2018-05-03T04:09:55Z

Finalist, Global Tourism Business Award

Abercrombie & Kent (A&K), a global tour operator with its founding roots in Kenya, created its non-profit organisation, A&K Philanthropy (AKP), over three decades ago to strengthen its positive biodiversity conservation and local community benefit impacts. With 50 independent destination management companies (DMC) offices worldwide, each A&K office selects local projects for AKP’s support, also enabling A&K guests to visit the projects and make further contributions. A&K supports foundation operating costs, while AKP leverages its contributions through partnerships with other organisations, and ensures that 100% of guest contributions reach designated projects, which include such efforts as conservation and protection of endangered species, provision of clean drinking watering, and support for community health and education initiatives.

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ITC Hotels

2018-05-01T10:17:24Z

Finalist, Global Tourism Business Award

ITC operates over 100 hotels in India with a philosophy of ‘Responsible Luxury’ that incorporates environmental management best practices with quality guest service. ITC is the first hotel group globally to have all their premium properties LEED® Platinum certification. The hotels also support, own and utilise wind power, have implemented strict water conservation measures and develop new properties according to established eco-design principles. By implementing programmes to support local communities through sustainable sourcing guidelines and training, capacity building and employment of local people with disabilities, ITC Hotels also emphasises socially responsible best practices.

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Peaks of the Balkans

2018-04-03T08:30:57Z

Winner, Destination Stewardship Award

Uniting the mountain regions of the countries of Kosovo, Montenegro and Albania in a sustainable tourism destination development model, the multi-stakeholder process spearheaded by the Peaks of the Balkans Steering Committee has led to the successful creation of a new 192km Peaks of the Balkan (PoB) hiking trail. The project is playing an important role in preserving the natural, cultural and spiritual heritage of the region, as well as restoring mutual trust, collaboration, and economic opportunities between these three Balkan countries.

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