TOURISM RESOURCES
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The Tourism and Hospitality Industry is embracing business sustainability and resource efficiency and is reaping the rewards; increased customer loyalty and a growing bottom line.
All Australian businesses can learn from the Tourism Industry, with new ideas that are commercially successful and environmentally sustainable. Going Green is the future for the Tourism and Hospitality Industry.
Get inspired and learn great tips to action in your business with the following resources.
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Tourism Businesses Registered with Grow Me The Money
| Coming soon - a list of all the Tourism businesses who have joined Grow Me The Money to reduce resource consumption and improve environmental sustainability.
| In the meantime. Check out the full list of businesses who are part of Grow Me The Money here.
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Tourism and Hospitality Case Studies
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Alto Hotel
| Alto Hotel owners, Suzanne and Ricardo Krauskopf, estimate that their ‘eco’ approach will result in savings of up to $50,000 per year in terms of expenses related to electricity, water, gas and chemicals and increased good-will, resulting in increased revenue and profit. Read the full Alto Hotel case study...
|  | Alto Hotel rated 4 green stars
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|  | Jasper Hotel
| In late 2006, Jasper Hotel commissioned its own waste and recycling assessment. The savings of minimised waste disposal resulted in reduced costs by 51% to $5,784 – a predicted annual saving of $6,026. Read the full Jasper Hotel case study...
|  | Jasper Hotel in the city
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| Go West Tours
| Go West Tours estimate they save around 25% per year on reduced use of fuel, water, power and supplies with their environmental practices. Feedback from their customers found that the strongest message they receive is ‘appreciation and conservation of the environment.’ Read the full Go West case study here...
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Accreditation and Programs
| There are a range of accreditation programs available to businesses in the Tourism Industry in relation to sustainability. Joining Grow Me The Money is a great way to get started. By measuring, monitoring and reducing your resource consumption - you'll be well on the way to meeting the objectives of the accreditation programs relevant to you.
| Accreditation:
| Green Globes
| EcoTourism Certification Program
| AAA Tourism Green Stars
| As well as Grow Me The Money, many Tourism businesses may want to join other programs that are operating in their area that can help them with specific local issues. Here are some of the programs that you may find helpful.
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| Savings in the City
| Waste Wise
| ButtsOut Australia
| Sustainable Caravan Parks Program
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News & Events
| Congratulations - Jasper Hotel!
| Inaugural Winner of the HMAA Excellence in Sustainability Award 2007
| The accommodation industry's business Excellence Awards were run for the 10th year in August, featuring a new award recognizing excellence in sustainable practices; Excellence in Sustainability. Although a new award, there was a large range of strong submissions vying for the sought after award.
Excellence in Sustainability required each property to review practices put into place through the financial year, the impact of the practices and efforts made by the property to educate their staff, guests and the broader community.
The inaugural winner was the Jasper Hotel (formally Hotel Y). Through an approach that has ensured ownership of its sustainability practices by all staff, the Jasper Hotel has become a leader in waste reduction, educative programmes and commitment to improving our environment.
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| |  | Andrea Cavalchini from the Jasper Hotel received the Award for Excellence in Sustainability from Kate Nicolazzo, Program Director for Grow Me The Money.
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Environmental Sustainability and Victoria’s Tourism Industry - VTIC Survey Results
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In the May 2007 VTIC Survey of Tourism Performance and Outlook, respondents were asked a number of questions relating to environmental sustainability, and the practices of their business. The Survey received over 200 responses from a range of tourism-related businesses located throughout Victoria.
Click here to download a summary of the survey results.
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VTIC Industry Forum - Green With Tourism Envy
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Over 120 tourism industry colleagues attended the VTIC Industry Forum Green With Tourism Envy – Tourism's adaptability to climate change on Wednesday, 6 June 2007 at BMW The Edge, Federation Square.
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- Nick Rowley - Former Senior Policy Adviser on Sustainability and Climate Change to British Prime Minister Tony Blair
- Peter McCormack - Health, Safety and Environment Manager, Virgin Blue and
- Kate Nicolazzo - Program Director, Grow Me The Money.
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The June VTIC Forum outlined the importance of capturing the business of carbon-conscious customers, how tourism businesses can reduce their impact on the environment while increasing profits, focused on issues and solutions for Victoria's tourism industry in adapting to climate change and practical solutions for all tourism based organisations.
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The Grow Me The Money Sustainable Tourism page has been developed in conjunction with the following partners:
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