Green Tourism Promotion
The AONB Partnership Staff Unit actively supports tourism businesses in the North Pennines who are interested in greening their operations
A green approach
More and more visitors are booking with businesses that take a green approach to their products and services. To help businesses to tap into this market whilst making cost savings, the Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS) provides an environmental accreditation that can be used to increase the marketing potential of tourism businesses.
Reduce energy bills
The GTBS equips members with the knowledge and expertise to help make their businesses more sustainable by reducing energy usage and bills as well as providing a marketing edge.
The Green Tourism Business Scheme began in Scotland in 1997 and now has over 1,700 members in the UK. Visit www.green-business.co.uk or call 01738 632162 (gtbs@green-business.co.uk) for more details on the scheme.
GTBS members in the North Pennines
There are lots of members of the Green Tourism Business Scheme in the North Pennines. Visit this page to find out who has already joined!
The GTBS is a proven tool which...
Reduces environmental impact
Identifies cost savings through efficiencies
Improves public image
Offers a credible sustainable for consumers
Clearly links Quality with the Environment
Find out more
If you run a tourism business in the North Pennines and you are interested in joining the Green Tourism Business Scheme contact Shane Harris - Sustainable Tourism & Communication Officer - on 01388 528801 (shane@northpenninesaonb.org.uk) or contact the independent not-for-profit Organisation - Green Business UK (Offsite link) - on 01738 632162 for more details.
