LONDON, ENGLAND, April 09, 2011 (Press-News.org) Celebrities from Bono to Angelina Jolie have all given something back to Africa, but it's time for the 'A' list to make way for Acacia Africa, as the tour operator has been nominated for two World Travel Awards, including Africa's Leading Responsible Tourism Company and Africa's Responsible Tourism Award.
Known as the "Oscars of the Travel Industry" the awards are a way of celebrating excellence, the organisers rolling out the red carpet for the very best operators, airlines, tourist boards and destinations across the globe.
Heath Ashcroft, Marketing Director of Acacia Africa, comments, "It was exciting to hear that we'd received not just one, but two nominations. We're hoping that adventurers who share our passion for ethical tourism will visit the World Travel Awards website and vote for us, as if we win all of the initiatives we support will benefit."
Acacia Africa works with numerous organisations, the travel company's brochure including opportunities to become involved in a wide array of projects covering everything from anti-poaching to sports tourism.
Voting for the World Travel Awards closes on 19 August 2011.
Acacia Africa Joins The Star Studded Cast Of World Travel Awards Nominees
Specialist tour operator Acacia Africa has been nominated for two World Travel Awards, including Africa's Leading Responsible Tourism Company and Africa's Responsible Tourism Award
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[Press-News.org] Acacia Africa Joins The Star Studded Cast Of World Travel Awards NomineesSpecialist tour operator Acacia Africa has been nominated for two World Travel Awards, including Africa's Leading Responsible Tourism Company and Africa's Responsible Tourism Award