Tips and ideas for DestinationsIt makes good business sense to be more Responsible. All destinations can develop more sustainable products and use their Responsible Tourism practices for market advantage. It can lead to revenue growth and cost savings and improve the brand value and reputation of your resort. You can improve the service and offering to your customers, ensure the benefits of tourism are felt by the whole community and, most importantly, preserve your destination. We understand how important skiing is; you can use Responsible Skiing to protect and differentiate your resort...
Here are some tips and ideas for your destination. For more, please contact us On the mountains...Certify all piste and lift operations using ISO14001 - for efficiency savings and good environmental management
Use bio-oil in case of leakages in all maintenance operations and piste groomers Utilise the 'soil push' method in all mountain works including burying artificial snow pipes. Switch all snowmaking and lift operations to renewable energy and look at ways to recoup lost energy - ie to heat lift buildings Remove any old lift machinery from the mountain Ensure fragile areas are roped off and signage communicates clearly to skiers This is a small selection of tips - for more look at The Ski Factors or contact us In your resort...Encourage accommodations to source food, drinks, toiletries and all supplies from the region.
Set clear guidelines on architectural style and materials to be used together with minimum energy efficiency criteria Organise or ensure information is available on shuttle services from nearby airports and rail stations Ensure there is diversity in the range of activities offered catering for all clienteles and bearing in mind poor weather conditions Promote and enjoy regional specialities and local produced food – to provide uniqueness Ensure souvenirs on sale are from the region to promote local handicrafts and traditions and maintain diversity in employment Ensure that websites and brochures communicate clearly the cultural and natural heritage of the destination and enable all activities to be as easily booked as downhill skiing This is a small selection of tips - for more look at The Resort Factors or contact us. Don't forget to look at the Case studies for more ideas! | What we offer
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