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Nature Air receives international award, May 29, 2009 |
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Nature
Air, the airline flying the Costa Rican flag, won the Tourism for
Tomorrow 2009 award from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC)
Thanks to its sustainable tourism efforts and its commitment to Costa
Rica’s national heritage.
This recognition has been granted for many decades in order to
stimulate efforts for environmental protection in the tourism industry.
The choice was made based on efforts by Nature Air in reducing carbon
dioxide emissions through the 100% carbon neutral aviation program
which gets passengers involved in the involuntary emission compensation
plan thereby reducing fuel consumption in the air and on land.
Nature Air has developed a unique bio-fuel service station and created
the non-profit NatureKids foundation, which teaches English and
environmental topics to local communities.
“The environment is precious and we are grateful to receive this great
recognition by the WTTC due to our conservation efforts,” stated Alex
Khhajavi, founder and CEO of Nature Air.
“This award is an inspiration to us all at Nature Air and encourages us
to continue seeking news ways to add positive value to social and
environmental challenges that face us.”
The company has been involved in environmental issues since 2004, when
it committed itself to establishing new standards for sustainable
practices in the aviation industry, recovering 100% of its greenhouse
emissions by means of rainforest conservation in the Osa peninsula.
The Tourism for Tomorrow award is a way that the WTTC stimulates sound
practices within the industry. This council brings together business
leaders from the tourism industry and works with governments and other
participants in order to raise awareness about the importance of one of
the greatest sources of wealth and employment in the world.
NatureAir was created in 2000 and has grown staggeringly, going from 18,000 passengers annually to more than 140,000 in 2008.
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August 17 & 18 2010
MetroToronto Convent. Centre
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The Motivation Show
Oct. 12 - 14th 2010
Mc Cormick Place, Chicago Illinois
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EIBTM
Nov. 30 th - Dec 2nd 2010
Fira Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
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