Operating out of Victoria, BC, Orca Spirit Adventures’ mission is to offer their guests authentic whale and wildlife experiences, prioritizing the protection of the environment while doing so. They have recently been reassessed by GreenStep, to achieve Sustainable Tourism GOLD Certified. Tell us a bit about your business. What makes you different? Orca Spirit Adventures […]
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July Updates from GreenStep Sustainable Tourism NEW SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 2030 PLEDGE SIGNATORIES The Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge is a global movement of individuals, businesses, and organizations within the tourism and hospitality industry that believe tourism has a tremendous opportunity to become a force for good and change the world. Take the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge
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March updates from GreenStep Sustainable Tourism GREENSTEP PARTNERS WITH BOOKECO In partnership together with bookeco, GreenStep Sustainable Tourism certified members can access exclusive discounts for their business listing. Launched in November of 2021 with an initial focus on the Canadian market, bookeco has over 1,200 sustainability focused businesses listed on its platform and boasts a rapidly growing
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February updates from GreenStep Sustainable Tourism MEASURING SUSTAINABILITY: THE STATE OF THE CANADIAN TOURISM INDUSTRY Over the last decade, sustainability has become increasingly important as a value for visitors, and as a key component for a thriving tourism industry. In 2021, GreenStep launched the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge in partnership with the Tourism Industry Association
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If the average Gray Whale weighs between 40,000 to 60,000 pounds (we’re talking 4 to 5 elephants), let’s imagine for a moment what that would look like in waste. Now, double it. Spirit of the West Adventures, Sustainable Tourism Certified member and sea kayaking operator based out of Vancouver Island, collected over 100,000 pounds of
KELOWNA, BC CANADA – The Kootenay Rockies region is the first destination to be certified by GreenStep Sustainable Tourism, the first and only Canadian-based provider of tourism industry certifications for both tourism businesses and destinations. The certification process included an assessment with a GreenStep Assessor who reviewed and discussed with Kootenay Rockies Tourism (KRT), the
January updates from GreenStep Sustainable Tourism It’s been almost two years of uncertainty and hardship as business leaders have faced the burdens and harsh realities of the pandemic. Despite what feels like a never-ending cycle of closures, restrictions and guidelines, it’s important to celebrate our past victories and set new goals and look to each
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GreenStep has recently begun working in collaboration with UPEI instructor, Dee Enright, to deliver a hands-on learning experience by offering students the opportunity to observe and participate in the formal Sustainable Tourism Certification process of five Canadian tourism businesses. The 4th year course, Sustainable Tourism Development, looks at the critical components of a sustainable tourism industry. Students
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It’s been almost two years of uncertainty and hardship as business leaders have faced the burdens and harsh realities of the pandemic. Despite what feels like a never-ending cycle of closures, restrictions and guidelines, it’s important to celebrate our past victories and set new goals and look to each other for inspiration throughout the coming
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The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that the GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Destination Standard has achieved the ‘GSTC-Recognized Standard’ status. GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Standards are used by GreenStep Solutions in their assessment and verification programs which provide tools, resources, and consultative support to destinations and businesses across the tourism industry.
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