Adventure Travel Companies in Geotourism Competition
May 16, 2009 | Filed Under Adventure Tourism and Social/Environmental Issues, Rural Communities
I was recently invited to the group of “official commentators,” for the “Geotourism Challenge 2009″, sponsored by Changemakers.net and National Geographic. Kathy Dragon, another representative from the world of adventure travel, is also among the group of commentators.
Scanning the entries I was thrilled to see familiar faces from our adventure community - PEPY and SEE Turtles for example, as well as numerous other adventure operators mixing adventure with projects to address social and conservation issues. I think it’s terrific that the adventure community is being recognized and incorporated with mission-focused businesses, and that the “adventure” brand is expanding. At Xola we recently put a new page up on our website: Adventure Travel Saves the World to build further awareness for concept with our government and tour operator clients.
To learn more about Ashoka and their other initiatives in the area of social innovation, including additional competitions such as Champions of Quality Education in Africa; Cultivating Innovation: Solutions for Rural Communities; and Desinging for Better Health visit Changemakers.net website.
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