‘ONE yr on: What the Coffs Coast ECO Vacation spot Certification means for native enterprise’ is the subject of an upcoming occasion that includes Ecotourism Australia CEO Elissa Keenan.
Keenan will current on Tuesday 29 November with content material to encourage and assist companies learn the way they’ll help, leverage and profit from the Coffs Coast ECO Vacation spot certification and introduce Ecotourism Australia’s not too long ago launched ‘Attempt 4 Sustainability’ program, developed in partnership with Tourism Australia.
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Ms Keenan mentioned the realm’s ECO certification is about “greater than tourism”.
“Even if you happen to don’t run a tourism enterprise, you possibly can nonetheless have fun and profit from the Coffs Coast being a licensed ECO Vacation spot.”
One yr in the past, in November 2021, the Coffs Coast turned NSW’s first ECO Vacation spot licensed by Ecotourism Australia, rising the town’s inexperienced credentials for ecotourism and sustainable safety of the native cultural heritage and famend nationwide treasures.
“Sustainable tourism is far more than a pattern; it’s the business customary that guests are actually demanding,” mentioned Ms Keenan.
This can be a free, Small Enterprise Month occasion, co-hosted by Bishop Druitt Faculty and the Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce.
“As one in all Coffs Harbour’s largest employers, Bishop Druitt Faculty recognises that ECO Vacation spot Certification is a chance to showcase Coffs Harbour as a vacation location, but in addition as a spot to dwell and work,” Nick Johnstone, principal of Bishop Druitt Faculty informed Information Of The Space.
“The faculty is increasing and evolving, and at all times in search of top-quality employees.
“Attracting individuals to our area as a vacation spot is a essential a part of us delivering on our goal to supply a vibrant studying group to the Coffs Coast.”
Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce Govt Officer Garth Shipperlee mentioned the certification “means a lot extra to the Coffs Coast area” one yr on.
“That is now a chance for the entire enterprise group to champion and profit from the Coffs Coast’s rising fame as an eco-friendly vacation spot.
“The presentation will inform companies apart from these concerned in tourism what alternatives they’ll leverage,’ Mr Shipperlee mentioned.
With over 30 years’ expertise, Ecotourism Australia helps the tourism business by constructing capability, championing Australia’s ECO licensed tourism companies and locations, whereas additionally inspiring and informing non-nature-based companies.
The occasion might be held on the Hyperlink Pavilion, off Hogbin Drive, and can embody an info session with EcoTourism Australia and Vacation spot Coffs Coast, plus enterprise networking alternatives.
Dropped at you by Bishop Druitt Faculty, in partnership with Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce, Metropolis of Coffs Harbour and Ecotourism Australia, the occasion is sponsored by NSW Small Enterprise Month.
To register go to www.coffschamber.com.au and click on on occasions.
By Andrea FERRARI
