LTCCF Supports WTTC's Tourism for Tomorrow Awards
NOVEMBER 27, 2008. The Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation (LTCCF)has announced it will be a co-sponsor of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2009 as part of its inaugural grant program, which aims to foster sustainability in the tourism industry.
The Foundation's sponsorship will encourage best practice among tourism operators and help raise awareness of the environmental and cultural challenges faced by destinations and communities.
The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards is an initiative of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and rewards best practice in sustainable tourism across the world.
Susann Kruegel, WTTC's Manager of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, says, "The Foundation's support of the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards is recognition that destinations and businesses are increasingly investing in the well-being of local people and are helping to safeguard the cultural and natural heritage of our planet.
"Through positive initiatives such as this, travel and tourism has the potential to improve quality of life, protect the environment and support cultural diversity."
Other projects announced in the first round of funding include sustainable tourism research and restoration in Venice, protecting Brazil's Atlantic Forest with Conservation International, and wildlife research camps in Northern Botswana. The final two projects will be announced later this year.
The Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation has committed to contributing $US1 million every year to projects around the world based on their ability to foster sustainable tourism, through the conservation and protection of the environment, wildlife and cultural heritage sites.
The Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation was established in 2008 to make a positive contribution to conservation and sustainability and is supported by Trafalgar Tours, Insight Vacations, Milestones, Contiki Holidays, Evan Evans, Busabout, Haggis Adventures and Shamrocker Adventures.
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