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ASHDOWN PARK HOTEL & COUNTRY CLUB GAINS GREEN TOURISM ACCREDITATION

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Posted on January 10, 2014

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Ashdown Park Achieves Green Tourism Accreditation

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club has gained silver accreditation from The Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS).

About the Green Tourism Business Scheme

GTBS is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK.  Green Tourism businesses are focused on being sustainable, responsible and green. This is demonstrated through three grading levels (Bronze, Silver and Gold) and businesses are assessed every two years to ensure standards are maintained.

Ashdown Park Hotel

Ashdown Park Hotel

Rigorous Evaluation and Sustainability Criteria

Businesses which take part in the GTBS are assessed by a qualified grading advisor against a rigorous set of criteria, covering a range of areas, like energy and water efficiency, waste management and biodiversity. To qualify for the scheme Ashdown Park needed to show it used a significant amount of recycled products, as well as operating a recycling scheme. The hotel also needed to be able to demonstrate that they are working extensively to source supplies both locally and ethically as well as maintaining standards, minimising damage to the environment and meeting good standards of practice while providing a high quality of service.

Commitment to Sustainable Tourism at Ashdown Park

Ben Booker, General Manager at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, commented: “We are delighted to have been awarded this accreditation.  At Ashdown Park we are committed to sustainable tourism and minimising damage to the environment.  We take pride in being a green tourist destination whilst retaining great customer service.”

Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club has gained silver accreditation from The Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS).

GTBS is the leading sustainable tourism certification scheme in the UK.  Green Tourism businesses are focused on being sustainable, responsible and green. This is demonstrated through three grading levels (Bronze, Silver and Gold) and businesses are assessed every two years to ensure standards are maintained.

Ashdown Park Hotel

Ashdown Park Hotel

Businesses which take part in the GTBS are assessed by a qualified grading advisor against a rigorous set of criteria, covering a range of areas, like energy and water efficiency, waste management and biodiversity. To qualify for the scheme Ashdown Park needed to show it used a significant amount of recycled products, as well as operating a recycling scheme. The hotel also needed to be able to demonstrate that they are working extensively to source supplies both locally and ethically as well as maintaining standards, minimising damage to the environment and meeting good standards of practice while providing a high quality of service.

Ben Booker, General Manager at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, commented: “We are delighted to have been awarded this accreditation.  At Ashdown Park we are committed to sustainable tourism and minimising damage to the environment.  We take pride in being a green tourist destination whilst retaining great customer service.”

Key Takeaways

  • Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club has achieved Silver accreditation from the Green Tourism Business Scheme.
  • The GTBS evaluates businesses every two years across energy, waste, biodiversity, local sourcing, and ethical practices.
  • The hotel demonstrates sustainability by using recycled materials, operating recycling schemes, and sourcing locally and ethically.
  • General Manager Ben Booker emphasized commitment to sustainable tourism without compromising service quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Green Tourism Business Scheme?
It’s the UK’s leading sustainable tourism certification, awarding Bronze, Silver or Gold based on criteria like energy efficiency, waste management and local sourcing.
Why did Ashdown Park receive Silver accreditation?
Because it uses significant recycled products, has a recycling scheme, sources supplies locally and ethically, and maintains high sustainability standards.
How often are GTBS assessments conducted?
Businesses are assessed every two years to ensure that standards are maintained.
Who commented on the accreditation?
Ben Booker, General Manager at Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, expressed delight at the award and highlighted the hotel’s commitment to sustainable tourism and service quality.

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