4th October 2019
MRTA Shortlist Announced!
MRTI is excited to announce the Myanmar Responsible Tourism Awards 2019 shortlist.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their entries. The standard of entries was extremely high, demonstrating the passion and dedication of local tourism businesses to lead the way in developing responsible and sustainable tourism in Myanmar
MRTA 2019 applicants were assessed by a panel of experts against the selection criteria for the award, which included;
- Improving lives, building opportunities for communities, preserving and respecting cultural heritage and traditions;
- Protecting the environment and maximizing social and economic benefits to the local economy;
- Shaping unique and meaningful experiences for visitors while conveying how to be a responsible traveler;
- Developing innovative responsible tourism products or services;
- Cutting Greenhouse Gas emissions;
- Protecting children in tourism;
- Raising awareness of sustainable practices and responsible tourism.
MRTA 2019: Shortlist
1(a) Best Responsible Accommodation Provider (Large)
- Ngwe Saung Yacht Club & Resort
- Thingha Hotel, Nay Pyi Taw
1 (b) Best Responsible Accommodation Provider (Small)
- Amazing Ngapali Resort
- The Hotel-Kalaw Hill Lodges
- Wa Ale Island Resort
2. Best Responsible Tour Operator
- Asian Tour
- Diethelm Travel
- Proniti Travel
- Sampan Travel
3. Best Responsible Community Involvement in Tourism
- Green Season
- Travel with Me
4. Best Responsible Innovative Product Development
- Babylon Trekking and Camping
- Lotus Garden
5. Best Responsible Awareness Raising Project
- Lilli’s Beach Front Bar & Laguna Lodge ECO Hotel
- Sampan Travel
- Thant Myanmar
6. Best Responsible Start-Up in Tourism
- Sa Ba Street Food
- My Apex Travels & Tours
7. Best Practice in Child Safe Tourism
- Novotel Yangon Max
- Yangon Excelsior
8. Best Practice in Reduction Carbon Footprint in Tourism
- Exo Travel
- Lilli’s Beach Front Bar & Laguna Lodge ECO Hotel
- Amazing Bagan Resort
The following categories included in MRTA 2019.
Best Responsible…
- Accommodation provider
- Tour operator
- Community involvement in tourism
- Innovative product development
- Awareness raising project
- Start-up in tourism
- Best practice in child safe tourism
- Best practice in carbon footprint reduction
Download applications (English) here:
Download applications (Myanmar) here:
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