Sustainable tourism

Sustainable tourism protects Australia’s and our state's unique natural and cultural assets.

Sustainability is essential to the future success of every tourism business and to the sector itself. It is about balancing economic, social and environmental factors to achieve long-term success.

To find out more about sustainability and making your tourism business more sustainable, check out the resources below.

Key resources

AUSTRADE sustainability framework and toolkit
TICSA Quality Tourism Business Accreditation
TICSA EcoStar Accreditation
EcoTourism Australia Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard
Your guide to effective sustainable storytelling
The Aussie Travel Code
Sustainable travel in South Australia

AUSTRADE sustainability framework and toolkit

The Australian Government, in conjunction with the states and territories has released the Sustainable Tourism Toolkit.

This free resource is a ‘how-to’ guide providing practical, easy-to-understand information for tourism businesses to implement sustainable practices.

www.austrade.gov.au/sustainabletourism

TICSA Quality Tourism Business Accreditation

For tourism businesses wanting to establish their sustainability foundations, check out Sustainable Tourism Accreditation via TICSA's Quality Tourism Business Accreditation.

The accreditation provides learning tools and resources to develop best business practices that create experiences not just to meet, but exceed customer expectations and demonstrate sound sustainability practices.

https://ticsa.com.au/industry-programs/quality-tourism-framework/quality-tourism-accreditation/

TICSA EcoStar Accreditation

Advance your sustainability credentials with EcoStar accreditation.

This extension module has its own criteria assessing operator’s business practices, policies and procedures relating to:

Sustainable resource use
Natural environment protection
Built environment performance
Environmentally responsible behaviour
Working with local and Indigenous communities
Promotion of environmental and social understanding

https://ticsa.com.au/industry-programs/quality-tourism-framework/ecostar-accreditation/

EcoTourism Australia Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard

The Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard is a pathway program for any tourism business to start their sustainability journey.

The scorecard measures your business’s current sustainability situation and shows you what you are doing well and how you can strive to improve.

https://www.ecotourism.org.au/strive-4-sustainability

Your guide to effective sustainable storytelling

Tourism Australia and Earthcheck have developed guidelines to help businesses and destinations communicate their sustainability efforts with global audiences. These are practical tools that will help enhance your sustainability messaging and are aimed at those who already have sustainability policies, commitments, or action plans in place.

https://www.tourism.australia.com/en/about/our-organisation/sustainable-tourism-statement.html

The Aussie Travel Code

The Aussie Travel Code works with Australia's incredible destinations to provide localised advice for travellers; it's a warm welcome and a heads up on how to travel safely and respectfully in an unfamiliar region.

Get the insider knowledge that will help you plan a trip that will have a positive impact on Australia's unique communities, cultures and precious natural environments.

https://aussietravelcode.com.au/

Sustainable travel in South Australia

Find out more about sustainable travel in South Australia from inspiration and itineraries to eco-friendly accommodation to sustainable dining, experiences and more.

https://southaustralia.com/plan-a-trip/sustainability