Evason Phuket Receives Responsible Tourism Award – Best in Asia

Six Senses Bangkok Hub – November 2006

Evason Phuket has received Wild Asia’s Responsible Tourism Award in the category of luxury-boutique Resorts & Hotels. Winners were short-listed from a pool of operators that used Wild Asia’s Responsible Tourism Self- Assessment tool, and were then further evaluated by an on-site visit from the organisation’s team members.

A special award presentation, with support from the British Government’s Global Opportunities Fund and the Langkawi Development Authority was held on November 12, 2006 and was attended by the British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Patrick Moody. “Tourism is an important industry in many countries in Asia, adopting a sustainable approach that addresses the risks of over-development, pollution and environmental degradation will help ensure its long term survival”, Mr. Moody was reported as saying. “Sustainable Tourism also offers a way to ensure that local populations enjoy real benefits from tourism”, he added.

Wild Asia, a Malaysian-based conservation think-tank recently announced this years Responsible Tourism Award winners. The responsible tourism Award seeks to identify tourism operators in Asia – from luxury resorts to small or community-based eco-ventures – that demonstrate a high degree of commitment towards respecting local cultures, benefiting local economies and achieving low environmental impacts. A special destination award rewards more local efforts within important tourism destinations.

Evason Phuket was proud to share the stage with runners-up to this award. They were Alila Manggis and Alila Ubud – both located in Bali, Indonesia.

Editor’s Note: Six Senses is a Resort and Spa Management and Development Company established in 1995, which manages properties under the brand names Soneva, Evason, Evason Hideaways and Six Senses Spas

Soneva is committed to offer luxuries of the highest international standard in an environment that nurtures the indigenous feel in design, architecture and service; fusing nature with guest experiences to create – Intelligent Luxury

Evason Hideaway identifies the boutique category of the Evason brand, where attention to detail and focus on the reality of the destination together with modern architecture support the theme – Innovative Style.

Evason offers a greater number of accommodations than Evason Hideaways, while maintaining individual design personalities, generous architectural proportions and spirited guest experiences, supporting the theme – Redefining Experiences

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