The TreadRight Foundation, Tusk Trust, and Wildscreen were presented with the 2015 World Tourism Awards at World Travel Market in London. Peter Greenberg, CBS News Travel Editor and world-renowned travel expert, hosted the Awards presentation.
The distinguished 2015 Honorees were recognized for their commitment to conservation, sustainable tourism development, and creating unique initiatives to bring these stories to people through photography and film.
The first award honored The TreadRight Foundation: “a not-for-profit established by The Travel Corporation’s family of brands, in recognition of its mission to promote sustainable travel through conservation, leadership, and education. To date, TreadRight has supported more than 35 sustainable tourism projects worldwide.” Accepting the Award on behalf of The TreadRight Foundation were Brett Tollman, CEO, The Travel Corporation; with Céline Cousteau, TreadRight Ambassador and David Hosking, Director, TreadRight Foundation.
The second award honored Tusk Trust: “in recognition of its mission to initiate and fund wildlife conservation, community development and environmental education programmes across Africa as the charity celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.” Accepting the Award on behalf of Tusk Trust was Charlie Mayhew MBE, CEO, Tusk Trust.
The third award honored Wildscreen: “in recognition of its mission to encourage everyone to experience the natural world and help to protect it. Wildscreen convenes the world’s best photographers and filmmakers with conservationists, creating the most compelling stories about the natural world.” Accepting the Award on behalf of Wildscreen was Kathaleen Hanna, Wildscreen Trustee joined by Lucie Muir, Wildscreen Director.
The World Tourism Award itself, Inspire, was specially designed and handcrafted on the Mediterranean Island of Malta by Mdina Glass, and celebrates the qualities of leadership and vision that inspire others to reach new heights.
The World Tourism Awards, celebrating its 18th Anniversary, were established to recognize ”individuals, companies, organizations, destinations and attractions for outstanding initiatives related to the travel and tourism industry, and in fostering sustainable tourism and developing programmes that give back to local communities” and are are co-sponsored by Corinthia Hotels, The New York Times, United Airlines and Reed Travel Exhibitions.
