Matador members!

The Responsible Tourism Awards 2008 needs your expertise!

Nominations are now open for this year’s awards, and organizers are seeking nominees – hotels, tour operators, organizations and individuals are all eligible in the appropriate category.

The emphasis here is not just on addressing environmental concerns, but successfully coordinating with the needs of locals, as well.

Learn more about the awards and how the winners are selected here.

Then fire away!

If your nominee ends up being a winner, you could land a 15-day trip for two to India.

 
 

About The Author

Eva Holland

Eva Holland is a freelance writer, Senior Editor of World Hum and a longtime contributor to the Matador community. She lives in Canada’s Yukon Territory and blogs about Alaska and Yukon travel at Travelers North.

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