Six Senses Resorts & Spas Receives Prestigious Environmantal Award
BANGKOK, Thailand, October 14, 2005. Six Senses Resorts & Spas was awarded Most Environmentally Friendly Travel Company of the Year, last night, at the 16th Annual Travel Awards 2005 hosted by TTG Asia Travel Group. The gala ceremony was held in the Thai resort city of Pattaya at the Royal Cliff Beach Hotel.
"This special award is a new addition to the Outstanding Achievement category. For the first time, TTG Asia Travel Group's editorial team recognizes a company for its excellent efforts towards sustainable development in the travel industry," said TTG's Managing Director, Darren Ng. "Clinching this coveted award is testimony of the company's dedication and contribution to the region's tourism industry", he added.
Accepting the award for Six Senses, was the group's Chief Marketing Officer, Raymond Hall. In a short speech of appreciation, Hall said, "Six Senses' founders Sonu and Eva Shivdasani spearhead the group's commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Each host of every Soneva Resort, Evason Hideaway, Evason Resort and Six Senses Spa understands and supports our vision, which is: To create innovative and enriching experiences in a sustainable environment."
Hall went on to say, "To be recognized as the Most Environmentally Friendly Travel Company of the Year, by TTG Asia Travel Group is indeed a great honor for Six Senses. We are most appreciative to TTG Asia for creating this award, and for embracing the initiatives of quality sustainable tourism development; and that it can develop in balance and harmony with environmental and social concerns. It is with great pride that we receive this award and share it with the hosts of all our properties."
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