Green Tourism Business
Scheme
The Green Tourism Business Scheme has been in
operation since 1997 and is the largest and most established
schemes of its type in the World. The
GTBS
has over 2300 members
throughout the UK and Ireland, with over 850 members in Scotland.
In Scotland the
GTBS
was developed in
partnership with VisitScotland and is a well recognised award as
well as being an important part of Scotland’s future towards a
sustainable tourism destination.
Businesses are assessed by a qualified grading
advisor against a set of criteria, covering a range of areas,
including energy and water efficiency, waste management,
biodiversity, community involvement and more. Businesses receive a
Bronze, Silver, or Gold award based on their level of
achievement.
How can joining
GTBS
can benefit your
business?
Green Tourism Business Scheme will help you
reduce costs, improve your efficiency and increase your marketing
potential, while also reducing the environmental impact of your
business. In other words, help the environment, and help your
business.
By joining
GTBS
you will be able to
- identify costs savings
through resource efficiency (e.g. energy and water
efficiency, waste management
- promote yourself as a
credible sustainable choice for customers
- reduce your
environmental impact
- have your
GTBS
award promoted
through
GTBS
website, VisitScotland and various booking agencies where
appropriate
- take advantage of discounts
from green product suppliers
- receive on-going technical
advice and support , including regular newsletters and
members website
For more information and to receive an
application pack please contact the
GTBS
, by e-mail gtbs@green-business.co.uk or
telephone 01738 632 162.
The Going Green
checklist is a free-of-charge initiative to encourage Scottish
tourism businesses to become more sustainable. It can be used to
help prepare for participation in the
Green Tourism Business Scheme.
