Laos recognised for its ecotourism website

The Laos National Tourism Administration has received an award from Planeta.com for its website www.ecotourismlaos.com that has been recognised for its standout ability to promote ecotourism.  The “2007 Ecotourism Spotlight Award” is awarded by Planeta.com to a government website on an annual basis, and Planeta.com visitors voted for the website this year because of its maps, listings, manuals and brochures.        

“The site makes it easy to do research on ecotourism in Laos," said one online voter.    

"The site stresses the cultural diversity of the country and how travellers can visit in a sustainable manner," said another voter.

"We wanted to create an incentive for improved communications from government portals. This award allows us to highlight best practices and show other managers of government websites how to showcase operations that are striving towards sustainability and ecotourism," said Planeta.com.