This article originally appeared in Canadian Travel Press. In this issue of Canadian Travel Press, Angela Nagy, CEO of GreenStep Solutions observes that: “Over the past decade or two, there have been many terms used to describe tourism that is better for people and the environment. Some of the most common terms include eco-tourism, responsible …
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If the average Gray Whale weighs between 40,000 to 60,000 pounds (we’re talking 4 to 5 elephants), let’s imagine for a moment what that would look like in waste. Now, double it. Spirit of the West Adventures, Sustainable Tourism Certified member and sea kayaking operator based out of Vancouver Island, collected over 100,000 pounds of …
Sustainability has increasingly become an important value for visitors and is a key component of successful tourism businesses and a thriving tourism industry. In 2021, GreenStep launched the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge in partnership with the Tourism Industry Association of Canada, encouraging tourism businesses and destinations across the country to measure their sustainability performance using …
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KELOWNA, BC CANADA – The Kootenay Rockies region is the first destination to be certified by GreenStep Sustainable Tourism, the first and only Canadian-based provider of tourism industry certifications for both tourism businesses and destinations. The certification process included an assessment with a GreenStep Assessor who reviewed and discussed with Kootenay Rockies Tourism (KRT), the …
GreenStep has recently begun working in collaboration with UPEI instructor, Dee Enright, to deliver a hands-on learning experience by offering students the opportunity to observe and participate in the formal Sustainable Tourism Certification process of five Canadian tourism businesses. The 4th year course, Sustainable Tourism Development, looks at the critical components of a sustainable tourism industry. Students …
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The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce that the GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Destination Standard has achieved the ‘GSTC-Recognized Standard’ status. GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Standards are used by GreenStep Solutions in their assessment and verification programs which provide tools, resources, and consultative support to destinations and businesses across the tourism industry. …
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KELOWNA, BC CANADA – November 16, 2021 Kelowna-based GreenStep Solutions has been selected out of hundreds of applicants, as one of only ten companies in Canada to be accepted into the United Nations (UN) Global Compact Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Ambition Programme. GreenStep will participate in a six-month accelerator that aims to challenge and support …
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KELOWNA, BC CANADA – November 4, 2021 – GreenStep announced today that it has become a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, which officially launched today at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26). As a signatory of the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, GreenStep has committed to aligning its …
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CANADA – June 2, 2021 – It’s Canadian Environment Week and together GreenStep Solutions and the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) are excited to announce the launch of the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge. The Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge is a new initiative that encourages tourism businesses and destinations across Canada, and globally, to commit to measuring and …
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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