The World Travel and Tourism Council is delighted to announce the 15 finalists for its 2019 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards.
The 2019 finalists are organised into the following new categories: Climate Action, Investing in People, Destination Stewardship, Social Impact and Changemakers.
The finalists of the 2019 WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, which is headline sponsored by AIG Travel for the fourth year are:
Climate Action Award, for organisations undertaking significant and measurable work to reduce the scale and impact of climate change:
* Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort, Aruba
* The Brando, Tetiaroa Private Island, Tahiti
* Tourism Holdings Limited, New Zealand
Investing in People Award, for organisations demonstrating leadership in becoming an exciting, attractive, and equitable employer in the sector:
* Lemon Tree Hotels Limited, India
* Reserva do Ibitipoca, Brazil
* Shanga by Elewana Collection, Tanzania
Destination Stewardship Award, for organisations helping a place to thrive and bring forward its unique identity for the benefit of its residents and tourists:
* Grupo Rio da Prata, Brazil
* Masungi Georeserve, Philippines
* St. Kitts Sustainable Destination Council, St. Kitts and Nevis
Social Impact Award, for organisations working to improve the people and places where they operate:
* Awamaki, Peru
* Intrepid Group, Australia
* Nikoi Island, Indonesia
Changemakers Award, this year focused on organisations fighting the illegal wildlife trade through sustainable tourism:
* Kelompok Peduli Lingkungan Belitung (KPLB), Indonesia
* SEE Turtles, USA
* The Cardamom Tented Camp, Cambodia
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