Quality grading for tourism businesses

Green Tourism certification is open to:

• all types of tourist accommodation
• visitor centres
• activity providers
• businesses that service the tourism industry.

Every two years each of the Green Tourism Members are visited and assessed by a qualified professional a set of environmental performance criteria, such as:

• energy and water efficiency
• waste management
• biodiversity
• procurement 
• community involvement

Following the assessment, businesses will acheive receive a bronze, silver, or gold award.