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Ecotourism in New Zealand and environmental sustainability

Sustainable tourism development is the protection and enhancement of the natural environment for green tourism, responsible travel, and ecotourism.

The NZ sustainable tourism charter

Environmental tourism for the whole Nelson community - Ecotourism in Nelson, New Zealand. The sustainable tourism charter will promote economic and environmental sustainability for the Nelson Tasman region, including the local tourism industry through possible recognising environmental impacts and managing tourism accordingly. To Manage green tourism, benefiting of the nationwide network of businesses.

Nelson environment sustainability development

All the latest news items for sustainable and green tourism in New Zealand are availabe on the sustainable tourism newsletter page. The environmentally friendly tourism charter is investigating interest amongst local tourism businesses for ongoing ecotourism development throught the Tasman Region

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Nelson–Tasman Sustainable Tourism Charter

The aim of the Nelson-Tasman Sustainable Tourism Charter is to continually improve and promote the environmental, social, cultural and economic sustainability of tourism businesses within the region.

Charter members will;

(a) Embrace and support the inseparable link between the natural environment and business success in tourism, particularly

  • By recognising environmental impacts and managing tourism accordingly
  • By actively giving action to the concept of Kaitiakitanga (Stewardship)
  • By caring for ourselves, our staff and our customers
  • By leading, guiding, supporting, and mentoring local small and medium enterprises (SMEs)
  • By working towards improved water, land, and air quality, and bio-diversity

(b) Acknowledge Nelson-Tasman’s unique regional identity and diverse cultural make-up to provide and promote an inspiring, and engaging experience for all visitors

(c) Develop mutual understanding, and foster support and participation between the Nelson-Tasman tourism industry and our community

(d) Actively communicate and influence staff and other stakeholders regarding sustainability.