d r e c a o w w a arrior SuStainable touriSm - Keeping the magic alive! This Publication is published by Ecotourism Kenya and targets readers interested in topics addressing linkages between tourism and conservation of nature and cultural values at destinations. The magazine is distributed free of charge to registered, affiliate and associate members of Ecotourism Kenya. The organization permits the use of any information material contained in this publication by any interested party on condition that the user clearly acknowledges Ecotourism Kenya and quotes the specific source edition of the magazine. If in doubt or wish to seek clarification, please write to or call the Editor using the following address and contacts: Contents Ecotourism Kenya KATO Place, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi. Foreword - Message from the Chairman 3 P.O. Box 10146-00100 Nairobi, Kenya. Telephone: +254 (0)20 2574059 Mobile: +254 (0)726366080 About Ecotourism Kenya 4 Email:
[email protected] www.ecotourismkenya.org About the Ecowarrior Award 5 EK Board Members 2014/2015: List of Judges 5 Chairman: Dr. Mohanjeet Brar (Commercial Director, Gamewatchers Safaris) The 2015 Ecotourism Community Conservancy of the Year 6 Secretary: Elizabeth Kimotho (Director, Exclusive Eco-Travels) The 2015 Ecotourism Eco-rated Lodge of the Year 8 Treasurer: George Kamau (Marketing/Reservations Manager, Lake Nakuru Lodge) Members: Edith Bosire (Principal Associate, EED Advisory), Jacinta Nzioka (Ag. Director of Marketing, Kenya Tourism The 2015 Ecotourism Eco-rated Tented Camp of the Year 10 Board), Herbert Mwachiro (Regional CSR Manager, Institute for Education in Democracy), Grace Nderitu (CEO, Ecotourism Kenya), Ali Allport (Community and Conservation Manager, The Safari Collection), Elizabeth Gitari (Legal advisor).