BOULDER, CO, Oct. 31 – Asia Transpacific Journeys, an
Asia tour company, received three awards in November 2009 for their commitment to philanthropy and cutting-edge travel in Asia, announced Marilyn Downing Staff, founder and CEO.
Travel + Leisure magazine presented the annual Global Vision Award to the
Asia Transpacific Foundation for their outreach in Myanmar (Burma), where the non-profit foundation creates and operates locally staffed production facilities that produce simple ceramic water filters, which in turn provide clean drinking water to undeveloped rural areas in Asia.
National Geographic Adventure magazine gave the company star billing in its “25 Best New Trips for 2010” feature story, recognizing Asia Transpacific Journeys exploration of Laos. They note, "Guests can leave the planning to Asia Transpacific Journeys, the first (and so far, only) outfitter to run trips here.”
Travel + Leisure magazine also singled out the company’s depth of commitment and understanding of
travel in Vietnam by including its tour of Vietnam in the category of “15 Trips to Change Your World.” Says Travel + Leisure, "Asia Transpacific Journeys, with over 20 years experience in the region, is the ultimate guide to the country’s history and culture.”
About Asia Transpacific Journeys
Asia Transpacific Journeys is a Boulder, Colorado based
Asia travel company and Asia tour operator specializing in Custom Journeys and Small Group Trips to Asia and the Pacific region since 1987. Outstanding service, long-standing connections in Asia and deeply insightful cultural interpretation make them the Asia travel company of choice for the American Museum of Natural History, The Harvard and Yale alumni associations, the World Wildlife Fund, as well as discerning individuals, their families and friends.
www.AsiaTranspacific.com
Press contact: Sara Widness | sara [at]widnesspr.com | 802 234 6704
