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What is the Eco Certification Program?

The ECO Certification logo is a globally recognised brand, which assists travellers to choose and experience a genuine and authentic tourism experiences that are environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.

The ECO Certification program assures travellers that certified products are backed by a strong, well managed commitment to sustainable practices and provides high quality nature-based tourism experiences.

The ECO Certification Program is a world first. It has been developed to address the need to identify genuine nature and ecotourism operators. It is also now being exported to the rest of the world as the International ECO Certification Program.

The 3 levels of ECO Certification are:

Nature Tourism

Tourism in a natural area that leaves minimal impact on the environment.

Ecotourism

Tourism in a natural area that offers interesting ways to learn about the environment with an operator that uses resources wisely, contributes to the conservation of the environment and helps local communities.

Advanced Ecotourism

Australia's leading and most innovative ecotourism products, providing an opportunity to learn about the environment with an operator who is committed to achieving best practice when using resources wisely, contributing to the conservation of the environment and helping local communities.

To register for ECO Certification, please click here.

What is the ROC Program?

The Respecting Our Culture (ROC) Program is a tourism industry development tool, which was developed by Aboriginal Tourism Australia.

ROC embraces the national accreditation standards to ensure tourism experiences meet customer expectations in a professional and sustainable way.  It also encourages the industry to operate with respect for Indigenous cultural heritage.

To register for ROC Certification, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to receive your workbook.

Benefits of becoming ECO or ROC Certified:

• A practical guide to implement sound business principles, ecologically sustainable practices and culturally responsible initiatives.
• Use of an internationally recognised logo on your marketing material.
• Promotion of your product/s by Ecotourism Australia and inclusion in the Green Travel Guide.
• Profiled in EcoBytes once certified, plus the opportunity to showcase new innovations and news.
• Promotion at international trade shows such as ATE, ITB and JAM.
• Park agencies consider ECO Certification and ROC in the application process for special permits.
• 25% discount to the annual Eco Conference.
• Membership with the South Australian Tourism Industry Council.

For more information about becoming Eco Certified / Eco Accredited or ROC Accredited, please visit the Ecotourism Australia website: http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ or contact SATIC, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or phone 08 8110 0123.