
Open to both PATA members and non members, the awards attracted a record 339 entries from 132 travel and tourism organisations.
In addition to the four grand awards, there were 24 gold prizes, one of which was won by Soneva Fushi-by Six Senses for its environmental education programme, the Soneva nature trip.
"It is a great honour to be recognised for our social and environment conscience programme," says Six Senses permaculturalist, Louis Thompson. "Six Senses has a strong history and commitment to environmental and social responsibility."