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EcoStar Accreditation
EcoStar Accreditation is for businesses that demonstrate a high level of responsible environmental management, above the standard Quality & Sustainable Tourism Accreditation requirements. The EcoStar module assists operators in achieving environmental sustainability and best-practice environmental management.
Get EcoStar Accredited and position your business as a top choice for responsible, ecotourism experiences.
Why should I be EcoStar Accredited?
- Access resources and templates to help develop and reach environmental sustainability goals
- Demonstrate your commitment to environmental sustainability and cultural practices
- Reference EcoStar accreditation in grant applications and awards submissions
- Use and display the EcoStar Accredited brandmarks, showing guests that you are committed to best-practice environmental management
How do I become EcoStar Accredited?
EcoStar is an additional module of the Quality Tourism Framework, and businesses must first be Quality & Sustainable Tourism Accredited.
The standards to be an EcoStar Accredited Business include:
- Managing impact and disturbance on the environment,
- Contributing to conservation and sustainability,
- Effective interpretation through the promotion, communication and delivery of product,
- Establishing an environmental risk management strategy,
- Supporting and benefiting the local community, and
- Recognition of the cultural and heritage issues of the area.
EcoStar Accreditation forms part of the Quality Tourism Framework (QTF). The QTF is a business pathway to support the continuous growth and development of Australian tourism businesses.