Tourism businesses joining the Sustainable Tourism Project commit to the principles of the Charter. As a member of the sustainable tourism charter we will grow sustainable tourism in the Bay of Plenty through;
- Developing and promoting Bay of Plenty’s unique regional identity that reflects the diverse culture of our past, present and future
- Embracing, supporting & growing the inseperable link between the environment and tourism business success, through:
- Ensuring that sustainability is a profitable business practice
- Caring for ourselves, our staff and our customers
- Leading, guiding, supporting and mentoring local enterprises
- Working towards improved water quality, conservation and bio-diversity
- Becoming more energy efficient
- Innovatively working on waste issues
- Environmental education
- Actively communicating with other resource users
3. Developing a sustainable tourism culture in our workplace to
deliver an inspiring and engaging experience for all.
4. Raising the profile of smart tourism in the Bay of Plenty, by;
- Strengthening relationships & participation between tourism, the community & Tangata Whenua
- Collectively developing off-season business
- On-going education of industry staff
5. Actively promoting and positively influencing community and
stakeholders regarding sustainable practices:
- Think globally, act locally, commit personally
- Proactively engaging with tourism agencies, local and central government in relation to planning, infrastructure, resource management and policy implementation
- Business to business connection & support