Green Tourism County Down

About
Green Tourism awards recognise places to stay and visit that are taking action to support the local area and the wider environment. Green Tourism is the largest sustainable certification programme of its kind, and assesses hundreds of fantastic places to stay and visit in Northern Ireland . Businesses which meet the standard for a Green Tourism award receive a Bronze, Silver, or Gold certificate, based on their level of achievement.

How can you be involved?
Everyone can help reduce our impact on the world by making positive choices. If you are looking for a holiday or something to do, a Green Tourism certified business will always be a more sustainable choice. If you are a local business and interested in finding out what it takes to become a green accredited business visit our website at: www.green-tourism.com/business/step-by-step-guide-to-joining/membership/

Our Aims
We exist to make greener tourism and to develop sustainability in the hospitality industry. Green Tourism is recognised by UK national and regional governments as a crucial part of the drive towards sustainability. Our aim is to build on this strong position and ensure that Northern Ireland  remains at the forefront of sustainable tourism in the future whilst extending our work around the world.

Where can you find out more information?
For further information about the County Down area please visit the following sites:
Mourne Mountains & Ring of Gullion: www.visitmournemountains.co.uk/
Strangford Lough:
www.visitstrangfordlough.co.uk/