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RECOVER STRONGER WITH ECOTOURISMRebuild communities as vibrant, resilient and sustainableecotourism destinations.

ECO DESTINATION CERTIFICATION

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Speak to the Ecotourism Australia team for further information. 07 3256 6777 or eco@ecotourism.org.au

An internationally developed regional framework for your sustainable tourism bushfire recovery.

Nature Destination Ecotourism Destination

Recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council,the program allows progression through logical stages of:

Green DestinationCertified (Ecotourism)

Destination certification is much more than the tourismsector. It's about embedding real, tangible environmental,social and economic sustainability practices within yourcommunity’s recovery.

ECO DESTINATIONCERTIFICATION

A tool to assist with economic recovery and support.Provides a holistic view of all regional sustainable regionaland ecotourism activities.Assess existing sustainability practices and identifies gapsfor improvement.A pathway for the community to work together on a commonvision and grow resilience.Creates a business environment where ecotourism andsustainability thrive within the community.Establishes the destination's sustainability standards at aglobal level recognised by GSTC.Provides expert advice and insight into best practiceinternational standards.Connects the region to a like minded community of ECOand sustainable destinations internationally.Is a credible and authentic third party audited certification.

Destination ManagementNature & SceneryEnvironment & Climate

Culture & TraditionSocial WellbeingBusiness & Hospitality

The program covers six topics:

This certification is applicable under your council'sbushfire recovery funding.

Ecotourism Australia1A 88 Buckland RoadNundah QLD 4012

07 3256 6777www.ecotourism.org.au

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