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Clean Tourism
Clean Tourism Programme, operated by the Polish Environmental Partnership Foundation, is directed to tourism sector companies such as: hotels, pensions, holiday houses and restaurants. The Programme draws on expertise and networks of the Clean Business and Greenways Programmes.
The goal is to improve competitiveness of tourism sector companies by helping them improve their environmental performance and engage in community action.
The programme was developed as a response to the growing need of tourism companies to comply with and adapt to European and world-wide trends and standards in the tourism industry. The ideas of sustainable tourism are closely linked to concepts of sustainable development. Numerous international declarations, conventions and programs related to tourism, emphasize the importance of linking economic, environmental and social issues. With European Union expansion now a reality, Clean Tourism gives companies the opportunity and the means to improve their environmental performance and so raise the quality of services offered, improve their competitiveness and stand out in the highly competitive tourism industry.
Companies which succeed in improving their environmental performance are eligible for a Clean Tourism Certificate to be awarded by the Polish Environmental Partnership Foundation. The Certificate recognizes environmental achievement and a commitment to continuous improvement. A certificate is valid for two years.
The Clean Tourism Programme is offered through the framework of the Clean Business Programme. This means that companies must join a local Clean Business Club and then can receive specialist assistance from Clean Tourism, which has been specifically developed to meet the needs of the tourism industry.
Benefits for companies:
- lower production and running costs due to improved management of raw materials, energy, water and waste,reduction of emissions and pollution,
- reduction of emissions and pollution,
- practical knowledge and better compliance with environment, health and safety regulations at the national and EU level,
- implementation of modern environment-friendly technological solutions,
- access to specialist knowledge, information and best practice examples concerning environmental issues,
- improved management of the company, staff capacity building and training to improve environmental performance,
- image of environment friendly company helpful in gaining new, specific clients (environmentally aware),
- local identity, unique character,
- membership in national initiative platform for exchange of experiences, representation at different levels, possibility of co-operation, common promotion, (environmental marketing) and an opportunity to become part of a Green Tourism brand,
- international promotion through Clean Business and Greenways Programme.
How to join the Programme?
Companies interested in joining the scheme should contact the Clean Business Club Coordinator. The coordinator will provide detailed information on Clean Tourism Programme membership rules, services offered and benefits from participation in the Programme.
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