Bluebell Croft, Highland, Scotland
Some of Britain’s most environmentally friendly businesses have been honoured with a Goldstar in recognition of reaching the top of their class – including Bluebell Croft, Strontian, Argyll for Best Self Catering Accommodation. The coveted Green Tourism Business Scheme Awards were presented to eight of the country’s most sustainability minded businesses working within the tourism industry at a special event in Edinburgh on May 25. Founded by the internationally renowned Green Tourism Business Scheme, the awards honour those businesses and organisations that have done the most to promote sustainability within the industry by implementing cost saving practices that help the environment, improve customer services and benefit the bottom line. ‘The Goldstar Awards are a recognition of the best of the best’ said Andrea Nicholas, Director of the Green Tourism Business Scheme. ‘The Awards are intended to honour the highest GTBS achievers of the last twelve months in terms of innovation, ambassadorship and cost savings. A total of 52 green tourism businesses were shortlisted for the final this year, out of more than 2,300 possible contenders. Everyone is an exemplar in the promotion and practice of sustainability. Unfortunately, there can only be a handful of overall winners but I have been hugely impressed by the efforts made by all the finalists. They have demonstrated how it is possible to be environmentally conscious and successful and are prime examples of how going green makes good business sense.’ http://www.organicholidays.co.uk/at/1900.htm
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