Fair Trade in Tourism
The very core reason Guludo Beach Lodge exists is to be a catalyst that enables poor communities to work their way out of poverty while protecting the environment.
Awards
2010 was an incredible year for Guludo and we were deeply honoured to collect 5 international awards. Here are a few of them...
Tourism for Tommorrow Award
Guludo has been selected as a finalist for the Tourism Tomorrow Awards in the category of Community Benefit. We will have a site inspection in March 2011 and the winner will be anounce in Las Vegas in May 2011. Read the full article.
Travel & Leisure Global Vision Award
We are incredibly proud to announce that Guludo has won a highly aclaimed Travel & Leisure "Global Vision Award 2010". Read the full article here.
TWO Conde Nast Traveler World Savers Awards!
Guludo has won not one, but TWO Conde Nast Traveler World Savers Awards... and had an honorable mention in a third category! We are the proud winners of the Poverty Relief category against all other travel companies; from hotel chains to resort chains to city hotels. Guludo was also the overall Winner in our category of Small Resorts and Lodges. In addition to this we were also Honorably mentioned for our work in Education.
TODO! Award for Socially Responsible Tourism
The TODO! Award searches the globe for examples of the most socially responsible tourism projects. After an extensive, one week, inspection in Guludo in December 2009 the judges decided to give one of the two awards this year to Guludo Beach Lodge at ITB, Berlin, in March 2010.
Responsible Tourism Awards
These awards are the largest of their kind in the world, receiving thousands of nominations from around the globe each year. In November 2009 Guludo won the Responsible Tourism Award in the category of "Best for Poverty Reduction". Guludo has been highly commeneded in these awards twice before (2006, 2007).
Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year
Amy Carter-James (co-founder, nee Carter) was awarded the New Statesman "Young Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2006" which she received from UK Minister Ed Milliband.
Women in Ethical Business Awards
Amy Carter-James was one of three finalists in these prestigious awards in 2007.
30 Under 30 London Talent Awards
In March 2010 Amy Carter-James was recognised in these awards ran by the Square Mile, celebrating London's top young achievers and embraces the ambition and success of London's new elite.
British International Expertise Awards
Our architects Cullum & Nightingale won an Award for their design of Guludo Beach Lodge at the British International Expertise Awards in December 2005.
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