AD Supporters Turn Out in Force!

Thank you to everyone who commented on our entry in the National Geographic Geotourism Challenge. We were sincerely humbled by the overwhelming support -- over 80 comments so far, more than any other entry.

It is still possible to post online comments until finalists are selected in July 15. Once that happens, it’s up to the Changemakers Community (that’s you!) to vote and select three winners. Voting is from July 15 to August 12; and we’ll be sending out a reminder email to encourage you to vote.

The distinguished panel of judges, who will be choosing form over 500 entries, includes the VP of the National Geographic Society, a Noble laureate, the co-founder of Lonely Planet.

Labels: Changemakers Community, Geotourism Challenge

Comment Online before May 20 to spur AD to Greater Heights!

Thank you to everyone who has commented on our application for the National Geographic "Geotourism Awards.” The response has been overwhelming, and we thank you for supporting of Andaman Discoveries. If you haven’t had a chance yet, you still have one day left to comment on our entry -- the deadline is May 20.

Andaman Discoveries is one of more than 200 entries in the second annual Global Geotourism Challenge: Power of Place -- Sustaining the Future of Destinations. This is a collaborative competition sponsored by National Geographic and Ashoka’s Changemakers to identify and showcase innovators that directly or indirectly support good destination stewardship and the approach known as “geotourism.” Geotourism is tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place, including its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents. You can help Andaman Discoveries by commenting on our entry before May 20, and help innovators like Andaman Discoveries refine and improve ideas.

Entries can be openly discussed, commented on, and changed until judging begins on May 20. Comments from our friends and supporters will make a tremendous difference, as the judges take thoughts from the public into consideration. Also, entries can be listed and ranked by the number of comments received online.

So please visit to the Geotourism Challenge website and comment today! And please forward this email to a friend and help spread the word.

Thank you,
The Andaman Discoveries team

Labels: Changemakers Community, Geotourism Challenge