FEDHASA, the Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa, initiated the Imvelo Awards for Responsible Tourism in 2002.

Responsible Tourism Guidelines are used as a basis for judging entrants, who vary from privately owned to large corporate hospitality and tourism establishments.

Nominations for this years awards are now open, until the 30 July. For more on how to enter please visit www.imveloawards.co.za/enter.html or contact Lynda Bacon on 011 467 5009.

The 2010 awards ceremony is to be held in Johannesburg on 10 November.