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Navigating Sustainability Claims: How the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, EU Green Claims Directive, and Canadian Sustainability Disclosure Standards will Impact the Tourism Industry

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GreenStep’s team has just returned from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) conference in Stockholm, Sweden. A significant focus of discussion at the conference was the pending changes happening at the European Union (EU) level, and how this will impact the green claims of tourism businesses and destinations marketing to a European audience. The Need …

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Kingston, Ontario Achieves GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Silver Certification

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18th, 2024 KINGSTON, ONTARIO ACHIEVES GREENSTEP SUSTAINABLE TOURISM SILVER CERTIFICATION (Kingston, Ontario, Canada) – Today, after a nine-month process, Tourism Kingston has announced they have been awarded GreenStep’s Sustainable Tourism Destination Certification, by way of a rigorous assessment, review, and verification process. The process requires the destination to assess their sustainability …

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Climate Leadership: Examples from Canadian Destination Management Organizations

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Last year, we published an article highlighting the steps that Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) and tourism businesses can take to start measuring their organizational carbon footprint by completing a greenhouse gas inventory. An organizational carbon footprint looks at the greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) that result from operating a business or organization. Once the carbon footprint …

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Member Spotlight: Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure Tours

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Campbell River Whale Watching and Adventure Tours specializes in educational nature tours focused on ethical whale watching and grizzly bear tours, as well as single day and multi day wilderness kayaking. Continue reading to learn more about their sustainability journey: Tell us a bit about your business. What makes you different? As one of Campbell …

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Member Spotlight: Pointhouse Suites on Sargeant Bay

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Located on the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, Pointhouse Suites on Sargeant Bay is a spectacular estate location that blends West Coast contemporary architecture with surrounding nature. Continue reading to learn more about their sustainability journey: Tell us a bit about your business. What makes you different? Pointhouse Suites on Sargeant Bay stands out on …

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Member Spotlight: The Fort Museum of the NWMP and First Nations Interpretive Centre

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The Fort Museum of the NWMP and First Nations Interpretive Centre is located in Fort Macleod, and seeks to captivate and inspire audiences through authentic storytelling, engaging experiences, and dynamic community connections. The association was recently awarded GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Silver Certification. Continue reading to learn more about their journey towards sustainability: Tell us a …

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Member Spotlight: Meewasin Valley Authority

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Meewasin is a non-profit organization that exists to ensure a healthy and vibrant river valley, with a balance between human use and conservation, for the benefit of present and future generations, in Saskatoon & area. The organization recently achieved GreenStep Sustainable Tourism Silver Certification. Continue reading to learn more about their journey towards sustainability: Tell …

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