The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) on Monday announced the finalists in its Tourism for Tomorrow Award 2015, with Feynan Ecolodge shortlisted in the Community Award category.

 

The recognition comes just three months after the ecolodge was announced as a finalist in National Geographic’s inaugural World Legacy Awards.

 

The WTTC awards aim to transform the travel and tourism industry by educating and inspiring travel and tourism businesses and destinations on how to improve the sustainability of the sector.

 

The annual awards recognize best practices based on the principles of environmentally friendly operations; support for the protection of cultural and natural heritage; and direct benefits to the social and economic well-being of local people in travel destinations around the world.

 

The winners will be announced at the WTTC’s April 15-16 Global Summit in Madrid.