| Welcome to the Green
Tourism Business Scheme! |
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Sustainability and
green issues are now very much mainstream, with governments,
businesses and individuals all involved. Tourism, as
one of the main economic drivers in the UK, has its part to
play. That is where the Green Tourism Business Scheme
(GTBS) comes in. |
The GTBS is the
national sustainable tourism certification scheme for the
UK. Originally
developed in partnership with Visit Scotland, it is now the
only certification scheme validated by Visit Britain, through
the
International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT). “GTBS
provides excellent value for money to a wide range of tourism
firms with first class
environmental advice and auditing. Satisfaction rates of certified
firms are very high and drop out rates low, both for the smallest
of tourism firms and increasingly at corporate level.” Xavier
Font, ICRT.
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| Businesses opting to join Green
Tourism are assessed by a qualified grading advisor against a rigorous
set of criteria, covering a range of areas, like energy and water
efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and more. |
Those businesses
that meet the required standard, receive a Bronze, Silver, or Gold
award based on their level of achievement. The current network
of members is comprised of a wide range of business types, including
accommodation providers, visitor attractions, corporate offices
and others.
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| Searching for a Green Business? |
If you know
where you are looking you can use the map or the options
under Destinations at the top.
If you are looking for specific business types, like
places to stay and places to visit, please use the buttons on the right of this
page.
Please feel free to contact us and
let us know how you like the new look GTBS website or if you have any other queries. |
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