Thailand receives award for Eco Friendly Transportation

At the recent 7th Annual Skal International Ecotourism Awards, presented by the President of Skal International, Phillip Sims and Hulya Aslantas in the presence of the Minister of Communication and Transportation of R.O.C. Dr. C.K. Mao during the Opening Ceremony of the 69th Skal World Congress held in Taipei, Taiwan at the TICC (Taipei International Convention Centre), Thailand walked away with the top award of Eco Friendly Transportation.

Skal International initiated Eco Tourism awards had been introduced to help promote the development of responsible and sustainable tourism. It also emphasized the need of traveler’s responsibility and active community participation for Ecotourism. In their seventh year the awards have received continued support worldwide and this year 54 entries were received originating from 23 Countries; nine from Asia, 18 from the Americas, 15 from Europe, seven from Africa and five from Oceania. The applications were evaluated on the basis of points like contribution to the conservation of nature and cultural heritage, and community involvement by three independent judges and the scores given by each separately, are added up to find the winners.

Skal, founded in 1934 is the largest organisation of travel and tourism professionals in the world, embracing all sectors of the travel and tourism industry, in five Continents, 90 Countries and at over 500 locations, with 20,000 members from hoteliers to travel agents, Airlines, tourism media, tourism academies etc.