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New York, NY (October 19, 2010) – Travel + Leisure announces the winners of its sixth annual Global Vision Awards, which honor companies and organizations that are making a difference in the traveler’s world, such as CityCenter in Las Vegas for its cutting-edge LEED-certified design, Micato Safaris for guaranteeing a lifetime of education for a child from Nairobi’s Mukuru slum for every safari it sells, and Accor hotels for addressing the uncomfortable issue of sex tourism. The 19 winners were chosen by an esteemed panel of seven judges, including Nobel-prize winning economist Dr. Joseph Stiglitz; model, designer, and goodwill ambassador for the World Health Organization Liya Kebede; and Oscar-winning documentarian (The Cove) Louie Psihoyos. The winners are recognized in five categories—conservation, sustainability, preservation, development, and leadership—and represent the latest and best examples of the power of travel as an engine of positive change.

The 2010 Global Vision Awards detail why each organization is worthy of the award and offer “Take the Trip” information allowing travelers to experience first-hand the local cultures that have benefitted from their collective efforts. The awards are featured now on www.travelandleisure.com and in the November issue of Travel + Leisure, on newsstands October 22.

2010 Global Vision Awards Judges
· Bonnie Burham, president of the World Monuments Fund
· Liya Kebede, model, designer, goodwill ambassador for the World Health Organization, and founder of the Liya Kebede Foundation
· Jake Kheel, environmental director for Grupo Puntacana and director of the Puntacana Ecological Foundation
· Blake Mycoskie, founder of Toms Shoes and the company’s One for One movement
· Louie Psihoyos, Oscar-winning documentarian (The Cove), photographer, and executive director of the Oceanic Preservation Society
· Dr. Joseph Stiglitz, Nobel Prize-winning economist and chair of Columbia University’s Committee on Global Thought
· Tony Williams, senior vice president of resorts and projects at Emirates Hotels & Resorts

2010 Global Vision Award Winners
Conservation Winners
Land Management: Great Plains Conservation, Africa
Wildlife Protection: &Beyond, Africa
Environmental Upstart: RiverIndia, Arunachal Pradesh, India

Sustainability Winners
Green Luxury: Sanctuary at Ol Lentille, Laikipia, Kenya
Environmental Leadership: Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality, Central America
Sustainable Design: Feynan Ecolodge, Dana Biosphere Reserve, Jordan
Green Giant: CityCenter, Las Vegas

Preservation Winners
Cultural Immersion: Cnoc Suain, Galway, Ireland
Artisan Revival: The Haciendas, Yucatán, Mexico
Heritage Site: Linden Centre, Yunnan, China
Cultural Restoration: Cambodian Living Arts, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Historic Preservation: Kathmandu Valley Preservation Trust, Nepal

Leadership Winners
Human Rights: Accor, Worldwide
Corporate Greening: Hilton, Worldwide
Philanthropic Travel: Abercrombie & Kent, Worldwide

Development Winners
Philanthropic Travel: Overseas Adventure Travel, Worldwide
Grassroots Outreach: Guludo Beach Lodge, Quirimbas National Park, Mozambique
Youth Education: Micato Safaris, Nairobi, Kenya
Literacy Initiative: Myths & Mountains, Worldwide