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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has been awarded one of world tourism’s most prestigious awards. The reef was voted the best destination by the World Travel and Tourism Council as part of its Tourism for Tomorrow awards, at a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, this week. Queensland Tourism Industry Council chief executive officer Daniel Gschwind said the award was considered the best for sustainable tourism. He added that the reef competed with over 130 entries from 40 countries across seven continents…
“I think the sheer size and diversity of nature, it is so spectacular to see and to experience, that is what makes (the reef) so special,” Gschwind told the press. “It is an experience that leaves no one untouched. When you stick your head under water it is just something that you will probably remember for the rest of your life. We want to make sure that many more people and future generations can have that sort of experience.”  More on:  http://www.divenews.com

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