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Green Tourism Certification Framework It was a great experience to understand the concept of green tourism certification framework through the experts at a workshop in Nadi,Fiji organised by the Asian Productivity Organization (APO). Before I start with my workshop learning, I want to narrate the beauty of Fiji. It is an indeed a stunning archipelago located in the South Pacific Ocean, known for its pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs, lush landscapes, and warm hospitality. Here are some key aspects of beauty of Nadi, Fiji mentioned in my video: My learning from the workshop are: The Green tourism certification frameworks (set of criteria) are designed to assess and recognize tourism businesses and destinations that adhere to sustainable and environmentally responsible practices. There are various certifying body to label any destination as 'Green'. The world renowned body is Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), Greenkey, etc. These frameworks provide a set of crit
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Bicycle Tourism- Sustainable form of Tourism   Bicycle tourism, is a form of sustainable tourism that involves traveling by bicycle. This type of tourism promotes environmentally friendly and sustainable travel while offering unique opportunities for exploration and engagement with local communities. To know more please watch the video.