The World Travel Market (WTM) Responsible Tourism India Awards will be presented at Kushabhau Thakre Convention Center on Wednesday, from 6 pm onwards.
For the first time, this award ceremony will be held outside London in Bhopal. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Religious Trust and Endowment Sushri Usha Thakur will be present. The event is being organized under an international symposium by 'International Center for Responsible Tourism (ICRT)' in collaboration with Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board and ADTOI (Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India) MP Chapter.
The WTM Responsible Tourism India Awards will be given in ten categories. Apart from India, countries like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Bhutan, Malaysia and Nepal have participated in the award. The winner has been selected by an International Jury chaired by Dr. Harald Goodwin.
Award Categories
1. Decarbonised Travel and Tourism 2. Sustaining Employees and Community Through Pandemic 3. Destination Building Back Better Post Covid 4. Increase Diversity in Tourism: How Inclusive is Our Industries 5. Reducing Plastic Waste in the Environment 6. Growing the Local Economic Benefit 7. Access for the Differently Abled – Age Travelers, Employees and Holiday Makers 8. Increase Tourism Contribution to Natural Heritage and Biodiversity 9. Conserving Water and Improving Water Security and Supply for Neighbor 10. Contributing to Cultural Heritage