Sustainable tourism

The Tourism Council of WA (TCWA) offer multiple accreditation programs for tourism business interested in being more sustainable. 

Accreditation programs include: 

• TCWA's Sustainable Tourism program is the Australian tourism industry’s largest and longest-running sustainability program.  
  
  Western Australia is leading the way as a sustainable tourism destination with more than 1,200 accredited businesses.
  
  Sustainable Tourism Accreditation incorporates sustainability across environmental, cultural, social and commercial business practices and is recognised by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions for tourism operators in National Parks and marine parks.   
  
  Sustainable Tourism | Tourism Council WA 

• TCWA’s Tourism Emissions Reduction program enables tourism operators to undertake an online emissions assessment and develop a tailored emissions reduction plan to improve their sustainability.
  
  Tourism Emissions Reduction | Tourism Council WA 

• TCWA’s EcoStar Accreditation program is for tourism businesses that demonstrate the highest level of environmental management over and above Sustainable Tourism requirements.  
  
  EcoStar Accreditation assists businesses in achieving environmental sustainability whilst developing and promoting true Eco Tourism experiences.
  
  EcoStar Accreditation is recognised by the WA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions for long-term tourism licences and leases in National Parks and marine parks.
  
  EcoStar Accreditation | Tourism Council WA 

• TCWA’s Marine Tourism Accreditation is available to West Australian businesses meeting the WA Marine Tour Operators Best Practice Standards.  
  
  By becoming Marine Tourism Accredited, businesses have demonstrated a commitment to professionalism and ethical conduct operating in Western Australia's pristine marine environment.  
  
  The Marine Tourism Accreditation was developed in conjunction with the WA Department of Fisheries.
  
  Marine Tourism Accreditation   

Ecotourism Australia (EA) is the peak body for sustainable and eco-tourism in Australia. The member organisation promotes and support the ecotourism industry by building capacity and actively promoting sustainable tourism operations and systems. 

Accreditation programs include: 

• The ECO Certification program from EcoTourism Australia is a world first and has been developed to address the need to identify genuine nature and ecotourism operators.  
  
  Open to tourism products with a primary focus on nature, the accreditation assures travelers that certified products are backed by sustainable practices and provides high-quality nature-based experiences.  
  
  ECO Certification is also aligned to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council’s (GSTC) standards. 
  
  ECO Certification | Ecotourism Australia 

• Sustainable Tourism Certification is designed for all businesses that operate in the tourism supply chain in a non-nature-based space, including hotels, attractions, tours, transport, restaurants, breweries, and more.  
  
  There are two levels of Sustainable Tourism Certification available, with both focusing on minimising negative impacts on the environment and maximising positive impacts for community, culture, and local economy. 
  
  Sustainable Tourism Certification | Ecotourism Australia 

EarthCheck is a world leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for sustainable travel and tourism. 

It’s ECO accreditation is for ecotourism operators and offers certification for terrestrial and marine park operators of any size. 

Benefits include knowing how your sustainability footprint measures up, access to tools to better manage it, and solutions to reduce your operating costs.