Eco Certified
Eco Certified Advanced Ecotourism
Great Escape Charter Tours is certified with Ecotourism Australia to the highest level available – Advanced Ecotourism.
Ecotourism, as defined by Ecotourism Australia, is “.. ecologically sustainable tourism with a primary focus on experiencing natural areas that fosters environmental and cultural understanding, appreciation and conservation”.
Ecotourism Australian runs a certification programme with three levels of certification:
- Nature Tourism: Tourism in a natural area that leaves minimal impact on the environment.
- Ecotourism: Tourism in a natural area that offers interesting ways to learn about the environment with an operator that uses resources wisely, contributes to the conservation of the environment and helps local communities.
- Advanced Ecotourism: Australia’s leading and most innovative ecotourism products, providing an opportunity to learn about the environment with an operator who is committed to achieving best practice when using resources wisely, contributing to the conservation of the environment and helping local communities.
More about the Eco Certification programme
From EcoTourism Australia:
The ECO Certification logo is a globally recognized brand which assists travellers to choose and experience a genuine and authentic tour, attraction, cruise or accommodation that is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. The ECO Certification program assures travellers that certified products are backed by a strong, well managed commitment to sustainable practices and provides high quality nature-based tourism experiences.
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