Roseland's commitment to a sustainable future
As a member of the sustainable tourism charter we will grow sustainable tourism in the Bay of Plenty through:
1. Developing and promoting Bay of Plenty's unique regional identity that reflects the diverse culture of our past, present and future.
2. Embracing, supporting and growing the inseparable link between the environment and tourism business success, through:
- ensuring that sustainability is a profitable business practice
- caring for ourselves, our staff and our customers
- leading, guiding, supporting and mentoring local enterprises
- working towards improved water quality, conservation and bio-diversity
- becoming more energy efficient
- innovatively working on waste issues
- environmental education
- actively communicate with other resource users
3. Developing a sustainable tourism culture in our workplace to deliver an inspiring and engaging experience for all.
4. Raising the profile of smart tourism in the Bay of Plenty, by:
- strengthening relationships and participation between tourism, the community and Tangata Whenua
- collectively developing off-season business
- ongoing education of industry staff
5. Actively promoting and positively influencing community and stakeholders regarding sustainable practices:
- think globally, act locally and commit personally
- proactively engaging with tourism agencies, local and central government in relation to planning, infrastructure, resource management and policy implementation
- business to business connection and support.
