We are proud to spotlight Echo Valley Ranch & Spa, a small ranch located in the beautiful interior of British Columbia surrounded by mountains and rolling hills for miles in any direction. They were recently re-assessed with GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism criteria, achieving Sustainable Tourism GOLD Certified. Echo Valley is committed to becoming a more sustainable …
March updates from GreenStep Sustainable Tourism: It’s no surprise that March 2021 marks one year since the start of the pandemic – and one year of dealing with unknowns and challenges. If this year has taught us anything, it is the adaptability and resiliency of the tourism industry. We have heard that message echoed again …
We are proud to welcome one of our newest members to the Sustainable Tourism community, Elmhirst’s Resort. Located a short distance from Toronto, the resort has found creative and practical solutions to make their business more sustainable, including ‘sustainability kits’ for guests, a composting program and a biomass heating system. Read on to learn about …
February updates from GreenStep Sustainable Tourism: There are a lot of virtual events coming up for the tourism industry! Be sure to check out our events section of the newsletter for more information and where to register. In this issue, we welcome back GOLD member Oxford County Tourism (located in Oxford, ON), and our new …
This article originally appeared in the February 2021 edition of TIAC Talk. By Angela Nagy, CEO Deloitte was right. In their special feature publication Hospitality 2015: Game Changers or Spectators, Deloitte’s team of economic professionals spent a year researching, analyzing and interviewing tourism industry leaders about the future of tourism. One of their key findings …
This article originally appeared in the January 2021 edition of TIAC Talk. By Angela Nagy, CEO It’s that time of year when many of us make resolutions to do better than we did last year in our lives and businesses. Integrating impact goals and weaving sustainability into the planning process for your tourism business or …
Our sustainable tourism community has not been immune to the impacts of the pandemic, but how some of our members have rallied is truly awe-inspiring and humbling. What has perhaps been most encouraging of all is to witness how individuals and communities have come together to support one another through these difficult times – true …
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Contributed by Angela Nagy, CEO – this article originally appeared in the December 2020 edition of TIAC Talk Overshadowed by the impacts of COVID-19, there is another global crisis which poses even greater risks and financial repercussions for the tourism industry: climate change. Climate Change Crisis According to Dr. Daniel Scott (Professor and University Research …
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Wonderful news! Our Sustainable Tourism standard has officially become recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). This is an accomplishment we have been working towards for quite some time. We’re thrilled to finally be able to share the news! Our Sustainable Tourism standard is part of the broader Sustainable Tourism 2030 initiative, which provides …
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This post originally appeared in the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s “TIAC Talk” November 2020 newsletter. By Angela Nagy At a time when industry conferences and events have gone virtual for the foreseeable future, how can we ensure that sustainability issues aren’t overlooked as just topics on the agenda? What advantages and opportunities has this …
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