Industry Best Practices


How does your business measure up in the grand scheme of tourism? Our collection of articles, photos, and links to leaders in best practices will help raise the bar in the tourism product and service industry.

General Sustainable Tourism Information | Eco-tourism | Forestry | Green Tourism

General Sustainable Tourism Information
Canada’s Code of Ethics & Guidelines for Sustainable Tourism - Tourism Industry Association of Canada (2005)

Sustainable Development Strategy 2004 - 2007 Sustaining Ecological and Commemorative Integrity - Parks Canada Agency

Guide For Sustainable Tourism Best Practices - Rainforest Alliance (30mb, large download)

The 7 Triads of Sustainability - The Global Development Research Center

What Is Sustainable Tourism? - The Global Development Research Center

Codes of Conduct for Tour Operators - Rainforest Alliance

Integrating Sustainability In Tourism Public Policies (102KB PDF) - United Nations Environment Programme Division of Technology, Industry and Economics, Nov. 2004

Making Tourism More Sustainable: A Guide for Policy Makers - A UNEP WTO publication. Part I and II are available through the link listed above.

World Tourism Organization: Sustainable Development - Resources, news, and publications regarding sustainable tourism development.

Eco-Tourism
Eco-tourism vs. Sustainable Tourism - The Global Development Research Center

Best Environmental Practices - Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon

WTAY Code of Conduct - Wilderness Tourism Association of the Yukon

Forestry
A Tourism Industry Strategy For Forests - COTA B.C., June 2007

Green Tourism
Tour Operators Initiative For Sustainable Tourism Development - The Tour Operators’ Initiative is a group of committed tour operators that have understood that collaboration is the key element for the successful implementation of their individual strategies and actions for sustainability. It provides a neutral platform for sharing and refining ideas on strategies and actions, as well as a mechanism for acting together. Thus, the TOI does not replace the commitment and actions of the individual companies, but aims at catalysing the results. View website.

Hotel Association of Canada's Green Key Eco-Rating Program - Green Key rates hotels on their environmental sustainability and recognizes them as destinations of choice for eco-conscious travellers. With the environment a top-of-mind issue for government, business and consumers, Green Key rating can help increase occupancy and reduce operating costs.