Australia can be proud since the reef is in line for the major award of best practice in travel and tourism development. There are just three finalists in this category.
The other two finalists are Greenbox Trading As Responsible Tourism (Ireland) and The State of Vermont (USA). The awards will be given in Lisbon, Portugal, on May 11
The awards are conducted by The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) takes two points into consideration:
• Outstanding tourism product • Helps to protect the cultural and natural heritage of our planet.
WTTC president Jean-Claude Baumgarten said. Is quoted to have said:
Providing sustainable livelihood is a long-term goal and we are delighted to honour the world’s leading examples of where this goal is actually being pursued
Well I hope rising temperatures do not result in the destruction of the worlds most beautiful natural reef.
Via: Yahoo news
