Environmental Tourism
(Best Business Practice)

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY
   
1.  The entry must be a program, practice or technology adopted/implemented by a company that minimizes the negative impact of its business activity on the surrounding environment and enhances environmental awareness, protection, conservation and restoration. 
2.  The entry must be implemented by any accommodation facility, tour operator, travel agency or other
tourism-oriented entities duly accredited by the Department of Tourism for at least three years at the time of submission of entry.
3.  The impact of the entry must be highly visible, quantifiable, and verifiable at the time of submission of entry.
4.  The entry must have addressed key environmental issues, promoted public awareness, and influenced government or corporate environmental policies and practices.
5.   The period of coverage for evaluation shall be January 2001 - December 2002.
6.  The entry must be made in writing using the prescribed format below as guideline. 
   
Deadline for submission of entries: 30 June 2003

 ENTRY FORMAT


I. COMPANY/PROGRAM PROFILE

State Particular Program/Practice/Technology
Description
Year Developed
Year Implemented
Name of Company
Description of Company
Location

II. CRITERIA

A. Innovation/Uniqueness/Creativity (20%)
Describe the unique qualities of the program, practice or technology vis-a-vis other programs and what particular environmental problem did it address

B. Leadership, Interest and Awareness (15%)
Describe how the company, through the program, practice or technology, was able to create awareness on, and encourage advocacy for environmental protection among staff and visitors as well as other tourism establishments and how it influenced government policies and practices of other tourism entities in the locality.

C. Value of Impact (20%)
Explain how the program, practice or technology was able to improve the company and contribute towards promoting an environmentally sustainable tourism.

D. Replicability/Applicability (15%)
Describe the doability, viability and cost effectiveness of the program, practice or technology; its accessibility and applicability to other tourism establishments.

E. Commitment and Cooperation (10%)
Describe commitment and cooperation of management and staff in implementing and making the program, practice or technology successful.

F. Sustainability (15%)
Describe the commitment or plans for long term implementation or expansion of the program, practice or technology.

G. Recognition/Awards/Citations (5%)
List down and describe awards and citations received or garnered by the company from other organizations for the program, practice or technology.


I hereby certify that the foregoing information is true, correct and valid to the best of my knowledge. I also hereby authorize the KALAKBAY Secretariat to verify the accuracy of the above information.

Name and Signature
Designation
Organization
Date