Ecotourism/ Hospitality

Database(s)

Ecotourism Australia
http://www.ecotourism.org.au/
Certification for tour operators and naturalist guides in Australia.

Florida Green Lodging Locator
http://www.dep.state.fl.us/greenlodging/default.htm
Database of green accommodations in Florida.

Green Seal: Greening the Lodging Industry
http://www.greenseal.org/programs/lodging.cfm
Comprehensive purchasing and operations guide for the industry, "Greening Your Property." Certification program to help travelers, meeting planners, and government and corporate travel buyers identify environmentally responsible lodging properties.

GreenStop.net
http://www.greenstop.net
Directory of hotels, conference venues, holiday and travel companies which are making a genuine effort to work in an environmentally responsible manner.

National Ski Areas Association
http://www.nsaa.org/nsaa/environment/
Online database of sustainability initiatives at ski resorts. Dubbed the "Green Room", it is part of Sustainable Slopes, a set of principles endorsed by 75% of the US snow resort industry. The database showcases innovative actions resorts are taking in 21 topics, from water quality to wildlife habitat.

ResponsibleTravel.com
http://www.responsibletravel.com
Marketplace for eco-travel trips around the world that benefit local communities and conservation of habitats.

Voluntary Initiative for Sustainability in Tourism (Visit)
http://www.ecotrans.org/visit/brochure/en/index.htm
Presents ecolabels used throughout Europe related to tourism.