The Aspen Skiing Company (US) has won the Tourism for Tomorrow conservation award. This is given for a tourism business, organisation or attraction that has made a significant contribution to the conservation and preservation of nature or cultural heritage. Aspen initiatives range from the use of environmentally friendly wood, and solar and hydro-electric power, to the installation of a wind-powered ski lift....The awards are presented by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). They were first presented in 1989 and have grown exponentially. This year there were 130 entries from some 40 countries. The Awards are widely considered to be the foremost accolade for sustainable tourism. The WTTC is a coalition of chairmen and chief executives from all sectors of the tourism industry. The other winners were: Australia's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park; Swedish-owned Lindblad Expeditions; and Indonesia's Nihiwatu Resort.
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