Ecotourism Federation in Bangladesh

Ecotourism Certification

EFB Research and Publications on Ecotourism and Certification

What is Certification?

Certification programs in travel and tourism are important tools for distinguishing genuine ecotourism or sustainable tourism companies, products, or services from those that are merely using "EFB" as a marketing tool to attract consumers.

For more information on green tourism certification and EFB initiatives in ecotourism and certification, please see the overview below.

Rights and Responsibilities

The following are chapters (downloadable in PDF) from EFB publication, Rights and Responsibilities--A Compilation of Codes of Conduct for Tourism and Indigenous & Local Communities (available as an e-book in the EFB Store ):

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Other Related Articles & Resources

Quality Assurance and Certification in Ecotourism - CABI (2007)
coCurrents eMagazine (Q2 2007) on Ecotourism and Certification - EFB (2007)
Consumer Demand and Operator Support for Socially and Environmentally Responsible Tourism - By Zoe Chafe (2005)
rade Issues in Sustainable Tourism Certification: International Trade Restraints On Sustainable Tourism - EFB (2005)
A Simple User's Guide to Certification - By Amos Bien (2004)
Articulo Sobre Mercadeo de Certification - By Amos Bien (2004)
EcoCurrents Article on Marketing Strategy for Certification - EFB (2004)