About Virginia Green
What are the benefits of joining?
Natural Resources are Virginia’s #1 Tourist Attraction!
Clean water, clean air, and abundant wildlife are what make our mountains and streams and beaches so appealing to our Visitors. Visitors to Virginia care about the environment and so does our Tourism Industry!
That is the main premise behind Virginia Green. It is a network of tourism-related organizations and programs that are committed to protecting and promoting the environment. Virginia Green Lodging was the first established program in the Virginia Green Network, but criteria are now being developed for all sectors of the tourism industry!
- Lodging
- Welcome/Visitor Centers
- Wineries
- Attractions
- Travel Organizations
- Partners
- Restaurants
- Conference Centers
- Golf Courses
- Campgrounds
- Convention Center
- Parks
Minimum “core activities” have been developed for each of these sector categories, and they are encouraged to become as “green” as possible! Virginia Green “profiles” are developed for each facility; therefore, “environmentally-savvy” guests can shop for the “green” amenities that they value!
Benefits of joining
Facilities who join Virginia Green are those who realize that Virginia ’s tourism industry is closely linked to our beautiful Natural Resources. We all receive many benefits from protecting our environment, but here are some benefits that come directly from participating in Virginia Green!
- Listed on Virginia Green website and searchable through Virginia is for Lovers (www.Virginia.org/green)
- Virginia Green Certificate for display at your facility
- Use of Virginia GreenLOGO
- Virginia Green profile of your facility
- Increase patronage by environmental groups and environmentally-aware customers
- Save $$$ through cost savings measures which also reduce
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