2011 Crystal Tourism
Awards of Excellence Winners
TIANS is now accpeting nominations for the 2011 Crystal Tourism Awards of Excellence. Awards will be presented at the Annual Gala Dinner on Tuesday, November 29th at the World Trade and Convention Centre. All nominations must be submitted by Friday, October 14th, 2011.
To Download the nomination form please click here.
Alastair & Frances Campbell Tourism Achievement Award
An individual who has demonstrated long-term commitment, energy, service, and vision to the enhancement of the Tourism Industry in Nova Scotia.
Ambassador Award
An individual or organization who has excelled in efforts to develop Tourism on a provincial, national, or international basis, and whose activities have made a major impact on Tourism and Culture in Nova Scotia.
Human Resource Leadership Award
An individual or organization who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in the development of future professionals for the Tourism Industry through education and training.
Golden Hospitality Award
For outstanding effort in the service of visitors to Nova Scotia.
Tourism Technology Award
Recognizes innovative and strategic use of technology benefiting business and the Tourism Industry as a whole.
Additioanl Tourism Technology Guidelines:
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Be members of the provincial TIA
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Have been in business for a minimum of two years.
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Have the ability to complete the sale of tourism related products & services online.
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Have developed or invested in innovative or new technologies to promote or enhance tourism in their operation or region
Show an investment or major improvement to their website design for items such as:
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Close of sale online
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Website design
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Website quality
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Website functionality
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Website navigation
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Website policies
Sustainable Tourism Award
Exemplifies leadership in balancing the economic, environmental and cultural authenticity of the Tourism Industry.
Tourism Innovator Award
Exemplifies innovation in market positioning in contributing to Nova Scotia’s unique Tourism product offering.
Tourism Business or Person Of The Year Award
Recognizes the “best of the best” in one of the eight sectors. The winner of this award will be recognized for their efforts in outstanding service, dedication and commitment to the industry.
Tourism Business or Person of The Year Guidelines:
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Must have been in business for a minimum of two years
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Involvement in local, provincial, or national Tourism Industry activities
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Shows innovation and creativity in sales, marketing and promotions
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Encourages a training culture and continually strives to improve product and service
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Recognition and appreciation of Nova Scotia’s cultural diversity
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Actively using sustainable practices.
Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award
The criteria established for the Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award reflect the three pillars of sustainable tourism; development-economic viability, environmental sustainability, and cultural appropriateness. The recipient of this award has made a contribution to practicing and promoting sustainable tourism in Nova Scotia by:
Criteria for nominees:
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Demonstrated a commitment to excellence and encourages an appreciation of and respect for, our natural, cultural and aesthetic heritage
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Strived to achieve tourism development in a manner which harmonizes economic objectives with the protection and enhancement of our natural and cultural heritage
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Cooperated with colleagues and the industry in promoting sustainable development
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Offered tourism products and services that are consistent with community values and the surrounding environment
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Fostered greater public awareness of the economic, social, cultural and environmental significance of tourism
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR AWARD PARTNER:
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