What does green tourism mean?

In the 2 1 century, "green" was regarded as a symbol of civilization and was revered, loved and protected by human beings all over the world. It is also in such a general atmosphere of "green worship" that green economy, green consumption, green marketing and green GDP have set off a "green revolution storm" on a global scale, and green tourism is among them. Tourism is known as "eternal sunrise industry" because of its great development potential. 2 1 century, tourism has become a new tourism trend. [5] The definition of green tourism can be divided into broad sense and narrow sense. Green tourism in a broad sense refers to various tourism products and services with the characteristics of being close to the environment or environmental protection. In a narrow sense, green tourism refers to a kind of fashionable tourism based on protecting the environment and ecological balance, staying away from noise and pollution, getting close to nature and getting healthy spiritual interest. It usually refers to rural tourism, that is, activities that take place in rural areas, mountains and fishing villages. Green is often used as a metaphor for "environmental protection", "returning to nature" and "life", while green tourism is just a metaphor, which is used to guide the development direction of tourism in environmental management. It can be understood as similar to the concepts of sustainable tourism and eco-tourism, that is, while providing comfortable, safe and healthy products for the society, we should make rational use of resources and protect the ecological environment with a responsible attitude towards society and the environment. Green tourism integrates the concept of sustainable development and runs through the idea of harmonious coexistence between man and land. Therefore, green tourism means that tourists, hotels, scenic spot managers, travel agencies and tour guides must respect nature and protect the environment in all aspects of the whole tourism process. Green tourism is based on understanding, protecting and not destroying the natural ecological balance. It is a comprehensive embodiment of economic development, social harmony and environmental value. It requires operators and tourists to raise their awareness of environmental protection. As a new form of tourism, green tourism has multiple functions such as sightseeing, vacation, rest, scientific investigation, exploration and popular science education. For tourists, it is not only a pleasant experience, but also a learning experience. It does not simply use the natural environment, but relies on the parallel relationship between nature and tourism, and travels on the basis of awe of nature and environmental awareness. It increases the opportunities for tourists to get close to nature and deepens people's understanding of life.

[Edit this paragraph] Certification system

Green tourism pursues the road of sustainable development. With the development of tourism, the infrastructure construction of tourist destinations has been strengthened. When people's income increases, natural and cultural heritage is effectively protected, and exchanges between tourists and people in tourist destinations are realized, tourism also needs to implement stricter environmental management standards. At the same time, with the improvement of people's awareness of environmental protection, tourists will consciously seek "green vacation" and environmental protection tourism services. Based on this demand, the World Travel and Tourism Council, the world's largest travel and tourism industry summit organization, began to advocate the implementation of "ISO 14000" series standards and "Green Earth 2 1" certification in the tourism industry in the early 1990s. By 265438+the beginning of the 20th century, "ISO 14000" and "Green Earth 2 1" have become internationally recognized certification marks for the sustainable management of environmental quality in the travel and tourism industries, magic weapons for the sustainable development of tourism, and stepping stones for the tourism industry to enhance its competitiveness and enter the international market. [1] Greenglobe21Greenglobe21is a reference, certification and improvement system for global sustainable tourism. Guided by the 2 1 century agenda and the principle of sustainable development of Rio Earth Summit Forum, it provides a sustainable tourism path for companies, communities and consumers. It was founded by the World Tourism Council (WTTC) on 1993, and by 2008, it had more than 50 member countries. 1999, Green Ball 2 1 century standard was issued, and independent audit began. 200 1 further upgrade, implement the annual reference system for actual environmental improvement. It promotes four standards: Green Earth 2 1 company standard; Green global 2 1 community standard; Green earth 2 1 international ecotourism standard and green earth 2 1 design and construction standard. All levels of Green Earth 2 1 participants should be updated once a year. Participants are divided into three categories: A = affiliation/cognition, B = benchmarking, and C = certification. For Class B and Class C, reference and certification should be carried out every year, that is to say, it is necessary to test the realization of the set goals and promise continuous improvement. This strengthens the credibility of the Green Earth 2 1 brand and prevents the abuse of the Green Earth 2 1 brand. This standard has been popularized in many countries. The tourism development law of the government of Barbados, a Caribbean island country, stipulates that all enterprises that have passed the certification of Green Earth 2 1 can enjoy the preferential tax reduction of 150%, which stimulates the self-discipline of enterprises, and the government also reduces a lot of investment in environmental protection governance every year. The main task of Green Global 2 1 China Representative Office is to establish cooperative relations with relevant state administrative departments, and be responsible for organizing, implementing and coordinating the certification services provided in China, and providing various auxiliary services required in the implementation process. Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong, Sanxingdui Museum, Shunan Bamboo Sea Scenic Area, Zhejiang World Trade Hotel, etc. Has passed the certification of this standard.