Recognising Sustainability in Tourism
Recognising Sustainability in Tourism
Publication Number
APEC#219-SE-01.2
Published Date
February 2019
Type of Publication
Reports
Publications Under
APEC Secretariat, APEC Policy Support Unit
Accessed
9222
Pages
8
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Description
Demand for sustainable tourism has been on the rise, and with it came exaggerated sustainability claims – also known as “greenwashing”. This policy brief addresses the issue by examining the use of environmental certifications to address greenwashing and of accreditation in regulating these certifications. It also attempts to look at the possible role APEC can play in this.