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Benchmarking and Certification
According to the World Tourism Organization (WTO), more than 60 voluntary "green" certification programs were developed for the tourism industry between 1992 and 2002. There are now an estimated 370 and with so many programs on the market, operators have difficulty in differentiating between the programs and identifying which program can best meet their needs.
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- Offer environmental certification and/or benchmarking services;
- Are available to
- Examine the operation, not the construction of a business.
The information provided in the matrix has been gathered directly from the programs. If you have any queries, please contact the programs directly.
The matrix includes information on where the programs are differ, each of the programs have the following benefits:
- A logo/brand to use in marketing collateral;
- Access to new information (e.g. research);
- Toolkits and guidelines;
- Networking opportunities; and,
- Opportunities to participate in promotional / advertising material.
For more information on benchmarking and certification programs check out the factsheets below:
Related Factsheets:
Useful Resources:
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