Past Award Winners
2014
- Best in Community Engagement and Development Award to Borneo Eco Tours, Malaysia who has been a pioneer in responsible nature tours since 1991. Two of their most popular destinations in which they operate includes the iconic Kinabatangan River, where guests can enjoy their award-winning Sukau Rainforest Lodge and Borneo’s famed primates, and Kudat, which provides opportunities for guests to visit and support cottage industries.
- Best in Cultural Preservation Award to Ock Pop Tok, Laos. For the past 15 years they have been working to cultivate and preserve Laos’ textile heritage through sustainable tourism.
- Most Inspiring Responsible Tourism Initiative Award to The ChildSafe Network who is helping to protect vulnerable children in tourism destinations across Cambodia and other parts of South East Asia.
2013
- Best in Community Engagement and Development Award to Lisu Lodge, Thailand which is part of a community based project that aims to conserve the natural heritage of the hill tribes of northern Thailand.
- Best in Cultural Preservation Award to Apani Dhani, India. Apani Dhani is based in the heart of Rajasthan. They offer eco-friendly accommodation, excursions and activities with locals such as cooking lessons, initiation to traditional arts and crafts.
- Best in Resource Efficiency Award to Heritance Kandalama, Sri Lanka. Heritance Kandalama is based in the heart of the cultural triangle in Sri Lanka, built overlooking the rock fortress of Sigiriya. Endorsed by both ISO14001 and ISO50001 management systems for energy and water efficiency, they continuously achieve quantitative goals to reduce consumption.
How to Apply?
- Applicants can download the application form from the website provided individually for each category and submit it via email.
- Selected Finalists will be asked to provide supporting materials.
For more information about these awards, please visit Tourism Awards 2015.
