Desafio Adventure Company won first prize for Best Tour Operator for Local Economies 2010 at the international tourism trade show World Travel Market 2010 in London. 
Desafío Adventure Company was nominated by tourists among more than 1,700 other companies worldwide for the Responsible Tourism Awards, sponsored by Virgin Holidays. The Awards recognize individuals, companies and organizations in the travel industry that are making a significant commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and are providing a positive contribution to biodiversity conservation. 

The Responsible Tourism judges commented on Desafío Adventure Company's commitment to the "Triple-Bottomline" philosophy which expands the definition of a company's profitability to take into account ecological and social performance, as well as financial performance. “Costa Rican adventure tourism operator Desafío Adventure Company is awarded for an investment in local people that goes beyond the benefits to their tourism business. 

Desafio Adventure Company Wins First Prize for Best Tour Operator for Local Economies
Here is a video of Desafío owner Suresh Krishnan receiving the Virgin Holiday's Responsible Travel award during World Travel Market in London, England.

To read more about the award, check out these links:
http://www.costaricatraveler.com/blog/desafio-adventure-co-gana-el-premio-internacional-por-mejor-tour-operador-para-economias-locales/
http://www.responsibletourismawards.com/pastwinners.htm
http://issuu.com/alexanderlyons/docs/rtawards2010?viewMode=magazine