Green Awards

GREEN TOURISM AWARDS
Two Chamber members received recognition for their work recently at an Awards Ceremony hosted by His Grace the Duke of Westminster.
Jon Beavan of Dalesbridge Activity Centre received a Bronze Award and Colin Clifford of Off the Rails received a Gold Award.
They were among a total of 17 north west businesses who were praised by the Duke for their efforts to offer environmentally friendly and sustainable tourism.
Sustainability and green issues are now very much mainstream, with governments, businesses and individuals all involved. Tourism, as one of the main economic drivers in the UK, has its part to play. That is where the Green Tourism Business Scheme comes in.

THE GREEN TOURISM BUSINESS SCHEME
The GTBS is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK, with over 1400 members. Businesses opting to join are assessed by a qualified grading advisor against a rigorous set of criteria, covering a range of areas, like energy and water efficiency, waste management, biodiversity and more.
Businesses that meet the required standard, receive a Bronze, Silver, or Gold award based on their level of achievement. The current network of members is comprised of a wide range of business types, including accommodation providers, visitor attractions, corporate offices and others.
The Green Tourism Business Scheme website has details and links to members, partners and destinations. There is also information on the criteria, case studies, news, and background to the scheme.

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