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Press invite: The Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2009 ceremony


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MEDIA RELEASE: 20 October 2009

The Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2009 ceremony

Organised by responsibletravel.com the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards are now in their sixth year.

Join us at the Awards ceremony at World Travel Market (WTM) on WTM World Responsible Tourism Day to find out the winners.

What: Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2009 presentation and World Responsible Tourism Day opening ceremony. The Awards winners will be announced by BBC Journalist and Presenter, Stephen Sackur.
When: Wednesday 11th November, 10.30am*
Where: World Travel Market, Conference Set, Platinum Suite 4, Level 3, ExCel Centre, Docklands, London**

* The Awards ceremony is open to all WTM attendees so to secure your seat, we strongly recommend you arrive as soon after 10am when the building opens as possible.

** Members of the press must register for entry to WTM online here.

There will be an additional informal networking reception in the afternoon, with refreshments. For journalists wishing to speak to the finalists, this will be an opportunity to do so.

What: World Responsible Tourism Day Networking Reception
When: Wednesday 11th November, 4.30pm - 6.00pm
Where: As above

In addition, to celebrate WTM World Responsible Tourism Day, following the Awards ceremony there will be a full progamme of responsible tourism events - see details here.

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Notes to editors

For more information about the Awards and previous winners see here

About The Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards
The Awards are the most competitive of their kind in the world and are a collaboration between online travel directory responsibletravel.com; UK media partners Telegraph Travel, Geographical Magazine & BBC World News and World Travel Market who host the presentation event. The central tenet of the Awards is that all types of tourism - from niche to mainstream - can and should be operated in a way that respects and benefits destinations and local people.

A press release detailing the winners will be released on the day and will also be available from our press office.

About responsibletravel.com
responsibletravel.com is the world’s leading travel agent for responsible holidays. The site offers over 3,500 richer, deeper and more locally distinctive travel experiences that are better for destinations and local communities.

Whether you’re after an action-packed adventure, a relaxing beach escape or a charming countryside getaway closer to home, there’s something to suit all tastes and budgets.

Co-founder, Justin Francis had the original idea for the website after meeting Jackson, a village headman in Zambia. He subsequently launched the site with backing from Dame Anita Roddick in 2001. Based in Brighton, England the company also campaigns for positive change in the travel and tourism industry.

Contact:
Krissy Roe or Alex Lyons
press@responsibletravel.com
01273 648 519

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