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The pro’s and cons of certification in tourism

Harro Boekhold MSc CONTOUR Projects Ltd. The pro’s and cons of certification in tourism. Management of tourism ecolabel “Green Key” Environmental audits, 300+ (hotels, campsites, lodges, restaurants, youth hostels, conference centers) Eco-certification projects Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao

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The pro’s and cons of certification in tourism

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  1. Harro BoekholdMSc CONTOUR Projects Ltd The pro’s and cons of certification in tourism

  2. Management of tourism ecolabel “Green Key” Environmental audits, 300+ (hotels, campsites, lodges, restaurants, youth hostels, conference centers) Eco-certification projects Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao Secretary of VISIT, European association for tourism ecolabels Tourism projects with Fairtrade certified P.O.’s Founder of PASEO, brand for fair tourism initiatives Background

  3. Standardized tool for improving tourism practices Easy comparison between business performances Improvement of the tourism supply chain License to operate Reduction of expenditures / costs (f.e. water, energy, waste) Promotional value Pro’s of tourism certification

  4. Simplicity  ignoring local, regional and national differences  reducing destinations to a common level Different types of tourists and tourism  impossible to cover the complexity of tourism Administrative burden for tourism businesses Label becomes an aim rather than a tool Audits only cover a particular moment Contra’s of tourism certification (1)

  5. Few promotional value Cost reductions will be common after 3 years Lack of experienced environmental auditors Corruption and ignorance Tourists don’t think about their role, impact, behavior Contra’s of tourism certification (2)

  6. Reward for implementing law & legislation? Reward for being less bad than your neighbor? Who will bear the costs of certification? Why certifying good business practices? Do we allow an irresponsible tourism market? How many niche-markets do we need? (sustainable, responsible, community based, eco, pro-poor, fair) “Green washing” What is the limit? Confusions

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