Media release: Ecotourism Australia and the South Australian Tourism Industry Council partner to grow sustainable tourism in South Australia
The South Australian Tourism Industry Council (SATIC) and Ecotourism Australia (EA) have signed a new partnership agreement to drive the growth of sustainable tourism in South Australia.
SATIC and EA will co-operate to expand and raise the level of best practice sustainable tourism in South Australia (SA) by:
- Increasing tour operator uptake of EA certification programs through SATIC mentoring, delivering and auditing of EA’s programs;
- Raising the profile of SA as a world leading sustainable tourism destination;
- Working co-operatively to assist the SA government in delivering their Nature Based Tourism Strategy.
The launch of DEWNR’s Nature Based Tourism Action Plan was a catalyst for SATIC and EA to deepen their relationship, bringing SATIC’s knowledge of the South Australian tourism industry and EA’s national perspective together to drive the sustainable growth of nature based tourism in SA.
The upcoming South Australian Marine Tourism Operators Forum on 11th August is a prime example of this co-operation. SATIC organised the forum with the support of the SA Department of Water, Environment and Natural Resources whilst EA will showcase best practice marine tourism examples from around Australia.
“The strong relationship between SATIC and Ecotourism Australia continues to grow bringing new benefits to members of both our organisations. This agreement will make it that much easier for South Australia to reach its goals,” said Shaun de Bruyn, CEO of SATIC at the signing of the new agreement with EA.
“This Agreement ensures all eco-certified operators in South Australia receive full accredited membership of SATIC, plus ATAP accreditation, at no additional cost. It’s hard not to see this as a win-win for the tourism industry in South Australia with increased benefits to members,” said Rod Hillman, CEO of Ecotourism Australia.
For further information please contact our office on eco@ecotourism.org.au or 07 3252 1530.
Image credit: Richard Mayne, Trek Tours Australia, Advanced Ecotourism.