| Background
to the Program
On March 25th, 2013 Green
Step Solutions announced that they
were the new face of Green Tourism Canada. Click here to
read the Press
Release.
During the 2010/2011 pilot period of the program 31 businesses
from across the 6 tourism regions in BC were assessed on-site
by a senior green tourism assessors and each was scored against
a rigorous set of sustainability indicators to determine
if their performance had achieved a certification award level.
There are now 29 certified operators in BC. The program
will continue to focus on the province of British Columbia
in the coming months, but will be expanding across Canada
in the near future.
Click here for a list of the first 29 certified operators.
We look forward to announcing more in the months ahead!
Benefits to Tourism Operators
Third-party assessment once every two years by one of our
experienced environmental advisors who will give you your
grading, identify cost savings opportunities, and highlight
opportunities for marketing your green message to your guests.
Green Tourism grading seal for bronze,
silver and gold members, to use in your promotional materials
and website
to inform guests of your commitment to sustainability.
Grading Report with comments and advice
on measures implemented and an action plan with recommendations
for
improvements. Summary of achievements, which can be used
to help you tell your green story in your marketing. Guidance
on how to gain higher grading at your next visit.
Promotion through Green Tourism press
and editorials at the regional, provincial, national and
international
level.
Website listing on www.greentourismcanada.ca and www.green-business.co.uk, which includes a photograph,
text, contact details and
a link to your website.
Regular e-update with technical
information, membership updates, events, regional news
and offers and discounts
from green suppliers.
Are you interested in learning more or becoming certified?
Sign up before June 1st, 2013, and receive a 10% discount
on your assessment fee!
Contact: Kate Shaw at 1-800-469-7830 or email info@greentourismcanada.ca
 
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