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Voluntary certification
The global list of sustainable tourism certification programs has been compiled by ECOTRANS in collaboration with the members of the TSC Accreditation Committee. The locations of the programmes are shown on the DestiNet Atlas under the category "Market Solutions: certificates"
Certification is a mechanism for ensuring that an activity or product meets certain standards that may be set by government or agreed within an industry sector. In tourism, certification is used primarily to check on the activities and standards of tourism enterprises, such as accommodation operators, to ensure consumer safety and satisfaction. However, it may also be extended to cover sustainability issues. The key components of certification include:
• Voluntary participation by businesses.
• Well defined criteria and standards.
• A process of auditing and assessment.
• Recognition of those who meet the criteria, through a label or logo.
• Follow up, in due course, to check continued compliance.
(UNEP/WTO, 2005)
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