Going Green - How to get started

Sustainable Tourism for Dummies ®

This short booklet is a quick way to get your head round a big topic. To download the guide click here to be taken to the Visit South East England website where it is available for free.

Hard copies may be available from your Destination Management Organisation.


Green is Good (DVD)

This short film features a range of tourism businesses sharing their tips and practical experience of going green. To watch it on Visit Somerset's website click here

Green Certification

The Green Tourism Business Scheme can evaluate and award your green credentials as well as offering advice and support. Read more

Green Start

This entry level programme will help you carry out a self-audit, develop an action plan, network with other businesses and access advice. Available free of charge to all accommodation and attraction businesses - click here to view the website

Green Advantage

A one day course covering environmental and sustainable tourism issues as well as how to take advantage of these to boost business performance. To find out more click here

‘Switch on to Renewable Energy'

This booklet has been produced by Regen SW as part of a partnership project with the University of Exeter and South West Tourism. The information in this booklet is designed to inspire you to learn more about renewable energy and how it could be used in your business. Click here  to read the booklet.

‘Switch on to a Greener Outlook'

This booklet has grown from a research project run by the University of Exeter in partnership with Southwest Tourism and RegenSW, and funded by the Economic and Social Research Council. The research project is designed to find out what tourism businesses in the SW are doing to green their operations to combat the effects of climate change. Click here  to read the booklet.