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The hunt is now on for the 1997 British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow winner and entries are wanted from countries all around the world. The Awards are open to any organisation in the travel and tourism industry and are designed to reward companies for their efforts to run their businesses without neglecting the local environment or heritage. Finalists will be flown to London for an awards ceremony next spring and feature on national UK television.
They will also benefit from publicity through the British Airways worldwide communications network. Entries are split into five regional categories: United Kingdom Europe Americas (North, South and Central America and the Caribbean) Pacific Southern region (Africa, Middle East and Indian subcontinent)
Past winners include a tourist village near Petra in Jordan, a whale watching scheme in New Zealand and a Himalayan conservation project. Chairman of the British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow judges, David Bellamy said: "Good tourism is going on all over the world. The British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Awards are a chance to tell everyone about the efforts of your company and country"
Entry forms are available by calling: 0181 562 1243 or writing to: British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow Speedbird House (S285) P0 Box 10 Heathrow Airport Hounslow TW6 2JA England Closing date is August 1.

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