Tourism accreditation is a process designed to establish and to continually improve business standards for conducting tourism businesses. It aims to assist every tourism business to improve the way it operates. Thus, accreditation provides consumers and the industry with an assurance that a tourism operator is committed to quality business practices and professionalism in all aspects of the enterprise.
The main features of the national industry driven, voluntary tourism accreditation system are:
a) Recognised and accountable accreditation authorities at state, territory and industry sector level, as well as a national coordinating organisation operating with simple, transparent and cost effective administrative processes;
b) National consistency between jurisdictions in the interpretation and implementation of the accreditation standard, programs, guidelines and administration
c) Adherence to a national accreditation standard which encourages more consistent approaches to enable effective, efficient and sustainable business management and activities;
d) A unified and coordinated approach to promote the significance of accreditation to industry and consumers, including a nationally recognised accreditation trade mark (Logo);
e) Assistance, processes and partnerships to develop and provide resource materials which assist businesses to achieve accreditation; and
f) Authority, ability and independence of Program Managers capable of delivering, administering and enforcing accreditation programs to preserve the integrity of accreditation and its commercial value to participating enterprises.
Hunter Regional Tourism
The Hunter Regional Tourism Organisation creates awareness and assists in increasing the profile of the region through advertising, promotion, public relations, information and publications, industry development and trade marketing.
Canada Tourism Council NZ
Stretching from the Pacific to the Atlantic and deep into the Arctic, Canada is a big country, with a lot of places to experience. Rugged mountain peaks and soft sandy beaches. Bustling cosmopolitan cities surrounded by quiet cosy villages. Vast areas of wilderness and spectacular natural sights. Innovative attractions to delight the imagination. Diverse and endlessly engaging. Canada is made for exploring.
Bus NSW
It was on January 12, 1942 that bus operator Roy Corrigan was provided with a desk in what was then the premises of Reo Motors in William Street, Sydney and he was handed a list of 50 names of people to be contacted. His brief was to get the newly formed NSW Omnibus Proprietors’ Association up and running. He had just been appointed Association Secretary. Six years previously, Roy had established a service car and taxi operation between Berowra and Berowra Waters; he later acquired the Hornsby-Galston-Arcadia bus service.
For the ten years prior to that January day in 1942 the interests of private bus operators had been catered for by the Feeder Bus Owner’s Association. But membership had begun to decline due to the difficulties being experienced by operators as World War 11 tightened its grip. It was decided to revitalize the association, change its name from the Feeder Bus Owners Association to the NSW Omnibus Proprietors’ Association and expand its membership throughout the State. The State was to be divided into districts, with branches at Newcastle, Gosford, Katoomba and Wollongong. Metropolitan branches were to be established at Parramatta, Liverpool, Hurstville and North Sydney. Later other branches were to be formed at Lismore, Grafton, Broken Hill, Wagga Wagga, Cowra and Nowra. Brian LeQuesne was elected president, and Roy Corrigan was chosen to look after the administrative side.
Tourism Futures
Tourism Australia, Tourism Queensland, Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation and Gold Coast Tourism have staged the seventh National Conference on Tourism Futures from 17-19 August 2009 at the Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, the Gold Coast.
The Conference took a forward perspective on the industry, looking out over a ten year timeframe and examining opportunities and issues for the future.
Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Committee
Throughout Western Australia you can enjoy a diverse range of authentic Indigenous experiences ranging from
traditional dance and dreamtime stories to contemporary history, bush tours and art.
Tourism offers a unique opportunity for Aboriginal people to participate in business in a real and meaningful way, while still maintaining our cultural heritage and caring for country.
There is no better way to enjoy and interpret the magnificant coasts and beautiful rugged countryside than with a traditional custodian of the land.