Ecoclub Recommended™ - Application Form

Example of Ecoclub Recommended LogoHow to become Ecoclub Recommended™: The programme is currently available to eco-friendly Accommodations, Attractions, Tour Operators, Travel Agents, Associations, NGOs and Green Business Service Providers that fully meet at least two of the four Ecoclub Criteria, following a questionnaire procedure. Successful applicants become Ecoclub Recommended™ resources and receive an Ecoclub Recommended™ Directory Listing and Logo as seen on the right.

The Four Ecoclub Criteria are: 
 
1. Minimise your Environmental Impact.
2. Respect Human Rights, Labour Rights and Animal Rights
3. Meet Real Local Needs and help Eliminate Poverty & Injustice. 
4. Increase Knowledge & Intercultural Understanding.
 

Additional Conditions:

1. Applicants should have all legal licenses, permits and tax registration in the country they wish to be listed. We may ask you to provide copies of these, if they are not visible on your website, before we can activate your listing.

2. Important: Entities featuring, organising or promoting recreational hunting, big-game fishing or captive animal displays are not eligible for a listing.

Ecoclub Recommended™ Benefits & Fees (last update: 15 December 2020)
 
(1). Directory Listing in one country and one category
 
(2). A link to your own website (or to a social media page if there is no website)
 
(3). Your Logo or a screenshot type image of your website (600 x 450 pixels)
 
(4). A title (describing your services-usually your brand name) of up to 5 words
 
(5). A description of your property, tours or services of up to 300 words - this is to be provided by you and edited by us
 
(6). Full contact details such as address, phone number, fax, Skype (according to your preferences)
 
(7). Optional: Links to your social network profiles (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google+ etc) 
 
(8). Up to 10 photos (800 x 600 pixels each)
 
(9). Up to 6 videos. If already online, we will provide links to online video hosting service (for example YouTube or Vimeo) so that they will appear embedded in your listing. Alternatively, the videos will be uploaded on our YouTube account, and we will link and embed them from there
 
(10). Ecolabels Info (Optional): A section presenting any ecolabels or certifications your accommodation, tour or company has obtained.
 
(11). Booking Link (Optional): A direct link to a booking form on your website or to on an online booking service (e.g. Booking.com)
 
(12). Member Benefits (Optional): A special benefit you may wish to offer to Ecoclub Members
 
(13). Sustainability Tab (Obligatory): A tab explaining in what key ways you meet our Ecotourism Criteria
 
(14). Logo: You will also receive a personalised Ecoclub Recommended™ Logo for use on your website and promotional literature.
 
(15). Extra Publicity: Promotion of your listing through our social media and next available Member Circular.
 

Listing Fee: Free of Charge for Ecoclub Professional Members, for one listing in one category per Company, valid for Lifetime.

Procedure: Once you apply, by completing the form below, we will check the information available on your website, social media and, if applicable, online review sites to decide if you are eligible. We will then ask you to complete a short questionnaire. If we approve your application, we will ask you to join as a Professional Member (if you are not already a Member). Finally, we will set up your Listing page and email you your personalised Ecoclub Recommended™ Logo.

To Apply: Please complete the form below - required fields are marked with a red star*

Please state your Full Name including prefix.
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