Travel + Leisure Names Gap Adventures a Leader in Voluntourism
London, UK, October 27, 2009 -- The latest and best efforts at cultural
preservation, environmental conservation, and community-building through tourism
are recognized in Travel + Leisure ?s...
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Travel + Leisure Names Gap Adventures a Leader in Voluntourism
London, UK, October 27, 2009 -- The latest and best efforts at cultural
preservation, environmental conservation, and community-building through tourism
are recognized in Travel + Leisure ?s 2009 Global Vision Awards .
CEO and Founder
Bruce Poon Tip of Gap Adventures, the world?s leading small group adventure tour
operator, was one of 17 organisations recognised for efforts to promote
voluntourism.
Through the company?s non-profit organisation, Planeterra, Gap
Adventures is dedicated to the development and support of small communities around
the globe since 2003.
Voluntourism, a fast-growing segment of the travel industry has been pioneered by
Gap Adventure?s vision to promote environmental responsibilty and a connection to
locals.
Planeterra s range of projects, which span the arenas of health, education,
employment skills training, cultural heritage preservation, and environmental
conservation, help travellers find wa
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