Ecotourism Australia was formed in 1991 as an incorporated non-profit organisation, and is the peak national body for the ecotourism industry.

VISION

To inspire environmentally sustainable and culturally responsible  tourism

Certification Programs
Ecotourism Australia and its subsidiary Sustainable Tourism Australia own and manage four certification programs for the Australian tourism industry; ECO certification, Respecting Our Culture (ROC) certification, Climate Action certification and EcoGuide certification.   To find out more please visit www.ecotourism.org.au


Other activities
In addition to the operation of four Certification Programs, Ecotourism Australia is active in a range of areas including:

• an on-line searchable database of EA members and certified tourism products
• a monthly electronic newsletter EcoBytes
• production of a range of publications including the Green Travel Guide to Australia
• annual Global Eco Asia Pacific Conference
• lobbying for decisions and initiatives that impact the ecotourism industry
• advocating for sustainable practices to be implemented across the tourism industry
• seminars and workshops on marketing, ecotourism business management, sustainable practices