Take advantage of the tourism industry's accreditation and certification programs for tourism operators, hospitality providers and visitor centres.

These programs ensure that your business remains credible, visible and competitive over the long term.

Quality Tourism Accreditation

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council is the program manager for the Quality tourism accreditation program (previously called ATAP) which provides online access to a quality management program, suitable for various business types and sizes.

Star Ratings Program

An internationally recognised symbol for quality accommodation standards. Used in more than 70 countries worldwide, Star Ratings reflect the cleanliness, quality, and condition of guest facilities and the cleanliness, quality, and condition of guest facilities.

Queensland Visitor Information Centre accreditation

Find out how to become an accredited Visitor Information Centre through Tourism and Events Queensland. Once accredited, your information centre can display the 'i' information sign.

ECO Certification and Sustainable Tourism Certification

Ecotourism Australia's certification programs assure travellers that certified products are backed by a strong, well-managed commitment to sustainable practices, certified using standards for hotels and tour operators that are recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

EarthCheck

Accreditation programs available to support tourism organisation and sustainable destinations include EventCheck, EarthCheck Evaluate, EarthCheck Certified and EarthCheck Sustainable Destinations

Caravan/Holiday Park Accreditation Program

An industry specific accreditation scheme to improve business standards within the industry by Caravan/Holiday Park owners and managers.

Marine industry

Eligible marina businesses can undertake the Gold Anchor Program to improve their standards and provide customer-centric services or the International Clean Marina Program, which encourages environmental compliance and the use of best management practices for marinas.

Professional guide accreditation

A national accreditation program managed by Tour Guides Australia providing a skills benchmark for all tour guides in Australia in any sector of the tourism industry.

Also consider...

• Learn more about applying for a tourist or service sign.