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TOP 10 TOUR OPERATOR 2011 AWARD OF MONGOLIAN TOURISM ASSOCIATION

Selena Travel was named as one of the TOP 10 TOUR OPERATORS of Mongolian tourism, and moreover, Steppe Nomads camp of Selena Travel was named as one of the TOP 10 tourist ger camps of Mongolia. The TOP 10 businesses of the tourism industry of Mongolia were chosen based on their overall performances: number of tourists received, amount of tax they paid and their engagement in nature conservation and responsible tourism activities.

BEST TOUR OPERATOR 2009 AWARD OF MONGOLIAN TOURISM ASSOCIATION 

Selena Travel LLC was honoured to receive the Best Tour Operator 2009 award from Mongolia's top tourism organization "Mongolian Tourism Board" on 28 December 2009. The trophy was handed by Mr. Bayarsaikhan, MP and the President of Mongolian Tourism Association, at the New Year party jointly organized by Mongolian Tourism Association and Mongolian Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism. Selena Travel LLC was recognised for their hard work and achievement on developing resposinble tourism in Mongolia and creating a sample of community based, environment and culture friendly tourism in the amazing Gun-Galuut nature reserve. Mongolian Tourism Association is the leading authority on tourism and hospitality issues in Mongolia. Established in 1992, the MTA has today over 100 members that represent the best of Mongolia's tour operators, accommodations and restaurants. 

BEST FOR CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGES AWARD VIRGIN HOLIDAY RESPONSIBLE

TOURISM AWARDS 2009 Selena Travel LLC has won in the Best for Conservation of Cultural Heritage category at this year's Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards organised by responsibletravel.com. At a ceremony hosted at World Travel Market (WTM), Docklands, London, on Wednesday 11th November, the Awards were handed out by Justin Francis, managing director of responsibletravel.com, organisers and founders of the Awards, and Amanda Wills, managing director of Virgin Holidays, headline sponsor of the Awards. Selena Travel Group president Mr.Batbold travelled to London, UK to collect the award at the prestigious awarding ceremony on 11 November 2009. The citation for Selena Travel LLC from the judges: “In 2004 Mongolian inbound operator Selena Travel worked with the nomadic community in Tuv to found and establish a nomadic cultural festival, recognised by the Mongolian Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism in 2007. In 2008 the festival attracted 300 locals, nearly double the local attendance in 2007 and 65 international visitors. The festival, which would not exist without tourism, fosters the local culture. Selena Travel has worked with the nomads to develop itineraries around Gun-Galuut making a significant difference to local livelihoods.” More information about the Responsible Tourism Awards, responsibtravel.com and the list of shortlisted for the 2009 is found at the following link: www.responsibletourismawards.com More please log on to Mongolia Travel Company Awards