Nikoi Island among Finalists in World Legacy
Awards 2015
Situated off the northeastern coast of Bintan Island in the Riau Islands Province, the secluded small
island of Nikoi has
been named as one of the three finalists in the category of Earth Changer in the World Legacy Awards 2015 presented by
the National Geographic
Magazine.
The World Legacy Awards 2015 itself
consists of 5 categories: Earth Changers, Sense of Place, Conserving the
Natural World, Engaging Communities, and Destination Leadership. Winners of all
categories were announced on 5th March 2015, at the ITB Berlin Tourism Fair.
The World Legacy Award is an acknowledgment for
companies, organizations, and renowned destinations ranging from hotels,
ecolodges, small islands, to countries that boost positive transformations of
the travel industry. Evaluations are based on the efforts that have been
undertaken to preserve the natural environment.
Over 150 contestants representing 56 countries
in 6 continents participated in the competition. The winners and finalists of
all 5 categories were carefully selected by Costas Christ, Editor of
National Geographic Traveler Magazine and head of the World Legacy Award. The
judging process also involved an onsite inspection to document the sustainable
and environmentally friendly practices.
“Sustainable tourism is the development trend
which is currently being conducted by travel and tourism industries towards
global transformation. This also include awareness about the impacts on local
communities and areas visited by tourists. World Legacy Awards is presented to
celebrate that transformation. The 15th finalists have represented the spirit to build a better sustainable tourism
development” explained Costas Christs.
Long regarded as one of the most stunning
islands on the relatively unspoilt coast, Nikoi is fortunate to have retained
its pristine condition. It is ringed with white sandy beaches and coral reefs
of spectacular color and diversity. Today the island resort features beach houses
that reflect both traditional Indonesian architecture and contemporary
form. Using driftwood and ‘alang alang’ grass roofing to blend into the
environment, each beach house incorporates a modern ensuite bathroom.
Thus, providing a “simple barefoot luxury” in a superb setting.
Here are the Winners and finalists of National
Geographic World Legacy Awards 2015:
1. Earth Changers
Making breakthroughs in green technologies and
businesses which are environmentally friendly, innovating new sources of energies,
and water conservation to maintain zero carbon waste as well as reducing
carbon emissions.
Winner: Orange County Resort (India)
Finaslists: Nikoi Island (Indonesia) and The Brando (Tahiti)
2. Sense of Place
Realizing the importance of the authenticity of
a site including historical monuments, archeological sites, culture, legacies,
customs, and traditions.
Winner: Cavallo Point Lodge (USA)
Finalists:Fogo Island Inn (Canada) and Gai
Haanas National Reserve (Canada)
3. Conserving the Natural World
Realizing the importance of supporting natural
preservation, restoring natural habitats and protecting rare and endangered
species.
Winner: Huilo Huilo Biological Reserve (Chili)
Finalists: And Beyond (East and South Africa)
and Conservation Ecology Centre (Australia)
4. Engaging Communities
Emphasizing the economy and social benefits by
raising the welfare of the local communities by engaging in training and
quality improvement, fair and effective remunerations, community developments,
and health and education services.
Winner: Tropic Journeys in Mature (Ecuador)
Finalists : Feynan Ecolodge (Jordania) and
Mukul Resort (Nicaragua)
5. Destination Leadership
Dedicated to cities, provinces, countries, and
regions which play an important role as the pioneer of environmental friendly
practices, natural and cultural heritage preservations, giving benefits to
local communities, and ones that follow the principle of sustainable natural
preservation.
Winner: Aruba Tourism Board (Caribbean)
Finalists: Delaware North Yosemite (USA) and
Val d'Aran (Spain).
My opinion : Indonesia is an archipelago which
has a variety of beautiful islands and beautiful beaches as well. In fact,
because of the island's many islands unspoiled beauty like the island of Nikoi.
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