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THE PRO’S AND CONS OF CERTIFICATION IN TOURISM
Harro Boekhold MSc
CONTOUR Projects Ltd
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BACKGROUNDManagement of tourism ecolabel “Green Key”Environmental audits, 300+ (hotels, campsites, lodges, restaurants, youth hostels, conference centers)Eco-certification projects Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao Secretary of VISIT, European association for tourism ecolabels Tourism projects with Fairtrade certified P.O.’s Founder of PASEO, brand for fair tourism initiatives
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PRO’S OF TOURISM CERTIFICATION
Standardized tool for improving tourism practices Easy comparison between business performances Improvement of the tourism supply chain License to operate Reduction of expenditures / costs (f.e. water, energy, waste) Promotional value
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CONTRA’S OF TOURISM CERTIFICATION (1)
Simplicity ignoring local, regional and national differences reducing destinations to a common level Different types of tourists and tourism impossible to cover the complexity of tourism Administrative burden for tourism businesses Label becomes an aim rather than a tool Audits only cover a particular moment
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CONTRA’S OF TOURISM CERTIFICATION (2)
Few promotional value Cost reductions will be common after 3 years Lack of experienced environmental auditors Corruption and ignorance Tourists don’t think about their role, impact, behavior
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CONFUSIONS Reward for implementing law & legislation? Reward for being less bad than your neighbor? Who will bear the costs of certification? Why certifying good business practices? Do we allow an irresponsible tourism market? How many niche-markets do we need? (sustainable, responsible, community based, eco, pro-poor, fair) “Green washing” What is the limit?
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