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How does application process work?

  • Completely voluntary. There are no inspections. You tell us about your practices and we trust you! 
  • Application is a checklist of accepted green practices in core areas such as recycling, energy & water conservation, green purchasing, meetings, etc. 
  • Some practices are REQUIRED– for instance, recycling is required.
  • Universal applications for all sectors of tourism. Businesses are widely different and so lots of the practices will simply “not apply”.
  • There are 2 levels of certification:
    • Fully-Certified which requires submittal of full application.
    • Commitment Level for businesses that are just starting in the program and application is much shorter.
    • Once submitted, VGTA reviews and lets you know if more info needed. For new applications, we will ask for a few pictures.
    • Re-certification required every 2 years so that we know our partners are still current in their commitments.
  • Once approved and processing fee is paid, here’s what you get.

Virginia Green Travel Certification
Step-By-Step

  1. Download either the Commitment Level or Fully-Certified Application.
  2. Fill out the application and send / attach it to [email protected].
  3. Register your business with the Virginia Green Travel Business Directory and pay registration fee.
    • Hit the Register button to create a log-in and create your Virginia Green Travel Business Profile
    • Pay your registration processing fee and join the Virginia Green Travel Alliance.
  4. The VGTA will complete your Virginia Green Travel Certification within 2-3 days
    • You will receive email confirmation, a pdf-certificate, and other program / logo graphics.
    • Your certification will be announced on social media and in our newsletter.

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The Virginia Green Travel Alliance works to support, promote, and continuously educate the certified partners as they seek to continuously improve their environmental programs.

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