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| GREEN TOURISM -
INTRODUCTION |
Green Tourism is Sustainable
Tourism - tourism which takes into account the needs
of the environment, local residents, businesses, and
visitors; now and in the future.
It is
relevant to any tourism enterprise, large or small, rural
or urban, whether focused on ecotourism, business
tourism or any other tourism niche market. Green tourism
businesses are those actively engaged in reducing the negative
environmental and social impacts of their tourism operations.
How
sustainable tourism works for everyone
Supporting a more sustainable
tourism with the help of the Green Tourism Business Scheme
(GTBS) -
- Benefits the environment by conserving resources
- Reduces waste
- Reduces costs through efficiencies and staff awareness
- Fulfils customers expectations of businesses to look
after their environment
- Attracts new customers
- Offers business customers in particular green certified
suppliers they are increasingly demanding
- Improves your public image
- Improves the customer experience
- Improves the quality of the service you provide
- Benefits the local community
- Supports the local economy
- Reduces congestion and pollution
- Enhances the natural environment
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By choosing a Green Tourism Business
Scheme business you are guaranteed
That the business:
Is committed to sustainable tourism and minimising its damage
to the environment
Is operating in accordance with the relevant environmental
regulations
That the site:
Meets minimum standards of good practice
across a range of sustainable development indicators.
Has been audited by a qualified professional to ensure standards
are maintained.
Is committed to providing at least a reasonable quality of
service between 1 and 5 stars.
That we will:
Reassess the site every two to three years based upon a set
of regularly updated sustainable development standards
Investigate any complaints received about the environmental performance or commitment
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