Green Tourism

We were delighted to see that  Cameron House, Loch Lomond, Scotland featured in this month’s Hotel Magazine in a story recognising their  Green Tourism Gold Award. To achieve their award they adopted and promoted different practices. This included: → Reducing electricity consumption → Looking for new ways to reduce waste → Where possible locally sourcing food → Helping promote and protect the natural beauty of the loch and its surrounding countryside Would you like to join them? Find out where you are on your sustainability by taking our quick quiz: https://lnkd.in/es5HaWX9 #GreenTourism #Hospitality #Tourism Andrea Nicholas |  Michael Lavizani  | Tim Henson | Vicki Miller | Rona Wallace | Marc Crothall MBE | Leon Thompson MCIPR | Aileen Crawford | Euan Haggart

Our new strategic partnership with Travel Counsellors aims to help the hotels they use to secure our internationally recognised sustainability certification.  The new initiative offers hotels and hospitality businesses, who partner with Travel Counsellors a comprehensive sustainability roadmap towards earning Green Tourism’s certification, led by sustainability consultancy Mission: Net Zero. Our recognition by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), and compliance with the Travalyst coalition criteria, put us in a strong position to add clarity and consistency to the challenging area of sustainable hotel and accommodation certification.  Find out more about the certification process: https://lnkd.in/e8ttiWCJ Diane Knight | Travel Counsellors  | Joseph Whittle | mission : net zero | Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) | Travalyst | Thomas Loughlin | Rona Wallace | Karen Jacques | Simon Catterick | Sally Davey | Janet Uttley | Xavier Font | Guy Bigwood, FIEMA | Janie Neumann #SustainableTourism #ResponsibleTourism #SustainabilityCertification

Are you attending the miaSummit in Liverpool on the 7th November?  Our Founder and Chief Executive Andrea Nicholas, will be in the exhibition area. Come and talk to her about the Green Meeting certificate and your business's green journey. For those looking for some inspiration, there is a session on Sustainable events: balancing impact and responsibility, We’re looking forward to hearing the expert thoughts of the panel Jennifer Jensen, Kerrin Honey, Ellen Mutimer and David Parker. We are also proud to be sponsoring this year’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Award. Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity is one of the fifteen sustainability goals that are part of the Green Meetings Criteria.  Tickets available: https://lnkd.in/eGX9bSFZ   #miaSummit #MeetingsIndustry #EventProfs   Kerrin MacPhie | Meetings Industry Association | Liverpool Convention Bureau | Jennifer Jensen | Kerrin Honey | Ellen Mutimer | David Parker | Shonali Devereaux (she / her) | Andrea Nicholas | Hilton Liverpool City Centre

Team members at Hebrides Cruises are chosen not just for their skills but also for their commitment to environmental sustainability. The crew's enthusiasm for conserving nature helps inspire guests, encouraging them to participate in their efforts actively. Their approach to sustainability has won them a Green Tourism Gold Award. Read their Green Story: https://lnkd.in/eKHKnEbM #SustainableTourism #GreenTourism Mhairi Wilson Wild Scotland ASVA : Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions PoB Hotels VisitScotland Highlands and Islands Thistle Awards Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Here at Green Tourism, we are delighted to be one of the sustainability certifications that Booking.com are working with to support their accommodations on their sustainability journeys. #GreenTourism #Sustainability #GreenCertification #hospitality #accommodation #travel Diane Knight Scott Maclean Lisa Wilson

Each year the Caravan and Motorhome Club manages the Green Tourism assessment process for over 140 sites via the Green Tourism GreenCheck portal. The Club has been using Green Tourism to baseline their sustainability initiatives and ensure no area is missed or overlooked. They now have 122 gold sites, with their head office continuing to obtain gold and 28 of their remaining sites receiving silver. Read their Green Story: https://lnkd.in/eT2Ux-5J #SustainableTourism #GreenTourism Andrea Nicholas | Susan Ireland |  Scott Maclean | Fiona Mackintosh | Lisa Wilson | Diane Knight | 

Calling all meeting and events venues.  With our Green Meetings certification, you can prove that your commitment to sustainability translates into action.  Find out more and to see if your business is ready take the 10-minute quiz and get an instant result: https://lnkd.in/eiSGWmgQ #GreenTourism #SustainableEvents Andrea Nicholas | Susan Ireland |  Scott Maclean | Fiona Mackintosh | Lisa Wilson | Diane Knight | Kerrin MacPhie Meetings Industry Association

Our congratulations go to Visit Solihull on being shortlisted and to all the others on the list. #sustainability #sustainabletourism #greentourism

Join Destination North East England on the 12th November to celebrate Purple Tuesday. Purple Tuesday's initiative inspires leadership and staff of organisations from all sectors and sizes to foster awareness, deepen understanding, and implement solutions for enhanced accessibility in their customer environments. Help us promote accessibility and inclusivity, by joining us in panel discussions from regional and national industry leaders such as VisitEngland, AccessAble, and Access and Inclusion UK Jane Cooper. Learn about how the regional Everybody Welcome programme can support your accessibility journey and hear from local businesses who will share best practice, success stories, and practical tips on creating outstanding, accessible, and inclusive visitor experiences. 🗓️12th November 2024 ⏰8:30am - 10:30am 📍Northern Stage, Barras Bridge, Newcastle Register here: https://lnkd.in/e2E95x78

In the UK alone Wrap estimates that food waste currently costs the UK Hospitality and Food Service sector £3.2 billion every year. This is why food waste occupies such an important place in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (which aim to halve food waste by 2030) and why we place such a strong emphasis on food waste reduction in our award criteria. Today (29 September) is the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Prevention. Read the latest insights on food waste and how to reduce it: https://bit.ly/3MReTCC #FoodWaste #FLWDay #SDGs WRAP | Andrea Nicholas | Susan Ireland |  Scott Maclean | Fiona Mackintosh | Lisa Wilson | Diane Knight | Meetings Industry Association | Kerrin MacPhie | UKHospitality | UKinbound | The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA)