Sustainable Travel International (STI) and NSF International have teamed together to introduce North America's first comprehensive eco-certification program designed to address growing consumer and travel industry interest in understanding the environmental, socio-cultural, and economic impacts of travel and tourism, and supporting responsible business practices.
STI's Sustainable Tourism Eco-certification Program (STEP) is a user-friendly program that is educational in nature, practical as a measurement, management and marketing tool, and applicable to businesses of all sizes, including newcomers to sustainability, those wanting to improve their existing approach, and those that have long-standing sustainability programs.
STEP is designed to help hoteliers around the world support environmental conservation and protect cultural heritage while promoting cross-cultural understanding and economic development. Hoteliers who participate in STEP will save money through energy efficiency and waste management while expanding their marketing reach.
The barriers to entry are minimal; application fees start as low as $200. For more information, please call 720-273-2975, email info@sustainabletravel.com, or visit www.ecocertification.org.
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