ECOTOURISM LAOS Wins Planeta.com's Ecotourism Spotlight Award
Votes for the 2009 Ecotourism Spotlight Award have been counted and the winner for the third year in a row, is Ecotourism Laos. The Responsible Tourism Guide to the Mekong placed a close second in its first year of consideration for the award.

The award was developed to help create dialogue and reward participation among government leaders working toward ecotourism and responsible travel. Government websites educating visitors about ecotourism and responsible travel options were eligible to win Planeta.com's third annual Ecotourism Spotlight Award

"We're extremely proud of our showing. This is our first year of consideration for the award and would like to thank everyone who voted for us. Congratulations to Ecotourism Laos on their win," said Mekong Tourism Executive Director Mason Florence. "The increased attention they bring to ecotourism issues in the Mekong region ultimately benefits both our organizations."
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Other nominees for this year's award included Quito Visitors' Bureau and Failte Ireland.