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Featured in the Japanese Travel Magazine “Travel Journal”

08 / 04 / 2024

Featured by Travel Journal (8th April 2024 Issue)

Navigating the Proliferation of Eco-Labels: Obtaining Certification for Sustainable Tourism 

[Special Feature]

In the realm of sustainable tourism, where considerations for the environment, society, and economy are paramount, obtaining certification has become an essential requirement for tourism-related businesses and stakeholders. One method to demonstrate responsibility is through eco-label certification, and an increasing number of businesses are exploring the path to certification. However, the surge in demand has led to a proliferation of eco-labels, prompting concerns from international organizations once again.

Highlights:

  • Practitioner Perspectives Fumiko Yoshida (Co-founder and COO of Tricolage)
  • The Perspective of Businesses Seeking Certification Takeaki Shibuya (Director of the International Certification Department, Japan Association for Responsible Travel & Tourism)
  • Outlook for Sustainable Travel Hidetoshi Kobayashi (Visiting Professor, Hokkaido University Tourism Research Center)

Read more at Travel Journal’s website

https://www.tjnet.co.jp/2024/04/07/contents-221/