Ecotourism Australia was formed in 1991 as an incorporated non-profit organisation, and is the peak national body for the ecotourism and sustainable tourism industry.
VISION:
To inspire environmentally sustainable and culturally responsible tourism
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES:
Certification Programs
Ecotourism Australia and its subsidiary Sustainable Tourism Australia own and manage four certification programs for the Australian tourism industry; ECO certification, Respecting Our Culture (ROC) certification, Climate Action certification and EcoGuide certification. To find out more please visit www.ecotourism.org.au
Communication and Promotion
Ecotourism Australia employs various means of communication to build knowledge and celebrate environmentally sustainable and culturally responsible tourism and tourism operators in Australia. These include:
Policy and Advocacy
Ecotourism Australia maintains an active Policy and Advocacy Committee which focuses on lobbying for decisions and initiatives that impact the ecotourism industry and advocating for sustainable practices to be implemented across the tourism industry.
Some Policy Papers released include:
Global ECO Asia Pacific Conference
Ecotourism Australia's Annual Conference brings together the leaders in this field from within Australia and overseas to provide outstanding industry and professional development opportunities while showcasing the amazing ecotourism and sustainable tourism experiences in the host destination. For more information go to: www.globaleco.com.au
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