Monday, 29 November 2021, 2:45 pmPress Release: Air New Zealand <\/p>\n
Air New Zealand has today announced it will move to sellonly activities and attractions awarded a Qualmarkendorsement for their commitment to quality, safety andsustainability from 31 March 2022.<\/p>\n
The airlinesdedicated website,developed in partnership with Bookme, currently promotesover 465 Qualmark-endorsed New Zealand visitor activitieswith the ambition to increase that number as more businessesachieve a Qualmark award.<\/p>\n
To become a Qualmark-awardedactivity, businesses are assessed on four key criteria:economic, social and people, environment and culture, andhealth and safety. Following the evaluation, a Qualmarkbusiness will receive a Bronze, Silver or Gold award basedon their performance under the Sustainable Tourism BusinessAward Criteria.<\/p>\n
Air New Zealand Chief Customer andSales Officer Leanne Geraghty says the pandemic hasaccelerated the airlines commitment to becoming moresustainable and we are committed to supporting businessesthat share the same goals.<\/p>\n
Aotearoa has a lot toshow off to the world including our stunning landscapes andwildlife - its what we are known for and its ourresponsibility to look after it.<\/p>\n
Thats also whywere committed to supporting New Zealand operators whoare contributing to Aotearoa becoming a world-classsustainable visitor destination. This is not just about AirNew Zealand its about future-proofing our key exportand tourism industries from impacts ofclimatechange weare seeing every day.<\/p>\n
General Manager QualmarkSteven Dixon welcomes Air New Zealands commitment toshowcasing the best of New Zealands tourismexperiences.<\/p>\n
Qualmark endorsed businesses havedemonstrated a commitment to providing quality experiencesto their guests, providing a valuable assurance toconsumers. This includes actions by the business to considerand address their impact on the environment and thecommunities they operate in - something consumers areincreasingly looking for.\"<\/p>\n
RealNZ ChiefConservation Officer Paul Norris says the companys visionis to become a conservation business enabled bytourism.<\/p>\n
Were proud to be a Qualmark endorsedorganization and are incredibly supportive of Air NewZealands announcement as it will encourage more NewZealand tourism businesses to turn their focus to becomingsustainablyendorsed.<\/p>\n
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