The Best Of Responsible Tourism

23 January 2003 - 2:00pm

Conservation International and National Geographic Traveler announce awards for the best examples of responsible tourism that balances nature conservation, the protection of heritage sites, social responsibility, and commerce."

"The awards are considered unique in the world for their focus on environmental responsibility and respecting cultural heritage in the tourism industry. They are the only global tourism award to perform on-site verification visits by a team of scientific, anthropological, and tourism professionals."

Source: National Geographic, January 22, 2003
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