Tourism award winners named

KUALA LUMPUR Wild Asia, the conservation think-tank, has named the winners of its first Responsible Tourism Awards.

In the Luxury Boutique Resorts and Hotels category, Evason Phuket, and Alila Mangis and Alila Ubud in Bali, all triumphed. In the Eco-ventures Lodges and Homestays category, Nanga Sumpa Lodge in Batang Ai, Sarawak, scooped the top award. The Best of Langkawi 2006 prize went to Tanjung Rhu Resort. The award is given to an operator in recognition of their commitment towards the principles and best practices of Responsible Tourism.