What We Do
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Ecotourism
Kenya promotes responsible tourism practices within the tourism
industry. This entails encouraging the adoption of best practices in the
use of tourism resources, working with local communities and managing
wastes and emissions.
Understanding Ecotourism
According to The International Ecotourism Society, ecotourism is,
‘Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and
improves the well-being of local people’. (TIES, 1990)... Read More on Ecotourism |
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The Eco-rating Certification Scheme
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The Eco-rating certification Scheme is a sustainable tourism
certification program that aims to promote responsible tourism in Kenya.
Launched in 2002 by Ecotourism Kenya in cooperation with tourism
stakeholders in Kenya, the programs focus is to recognise best practices
in environmental conservation, responsible resource use and
socio-economic investment among tourism accommodation facilities by
awarding qualified applicants assessed under the scheme with a Bronze,
Silver or Gold eco-rating certification based on their performance.
The Eco-rating certification scheme follows a systematic procedure
that assesses a tourism accommodation facility on its environmental,
economic and socio-cultural performance. The criteria has been designed
to suit local requirements and is aligned to the Global Sustainable
Tourism Criteria (GSTC) formed under the umbrella of the United Nations
(UN). Through the Eco-rating certification scheme, Ecotourism Kenya aims
to promote environmental, economic and social best practices by
accommodation facilities within the tourism industry...Read the Eco-rating Certification Guide
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