Tourism accreditation in the Northern Territory has been driven by industry to ensure the ongoing sustainability and best practices of local tourism operators, and identifies a minimum standard in business operation and customer service.
New Accreditation Policy
From 1 July 2010, Tourism NT will provide particular marketing, promotion and distribution services exclusively to tourism product/service providers who are accredited with a TAAL licensed program (or who can demonstrate a certification standard equivalent or higher to the standards set by the Australian Tourism Accreditation Standard).
Tourism NT currently offers priority access to, and discounts on, some marketing activities and operators accredited with a TAAL licensed programme are accessing these additional benefits (PDF, 38KB).
Accreditation Program
The current Tourism Accreditation Standard helps define core business activities and good business practices. Businesses seeking accreditation through TAAL (Tourism Accreditation Australia Ltd) endorsed programs are formally assessed against the key elements of the Standard.
This signals to its customers and to the wider industry that it is committed to professionalism both in business operations and delivery of service.
ATAP Online
If you would like to register for the ATAP Online Accreditation Program, please complete the registration form (found in the links on the right of this page) and forward to info@accreditnt.com.au or fax to (08) 8999 3832 to receive your User ID and password.
To view an online demonstration of the program, please go to http://www.atap.net.au/industry/
Other TAAL Endorsed Programs
Other TAAL endorsed accreditation programs that are available include:
Rebate on Accreditation Fees
Tourism NT is offering all businesses who successfully gain or renew accreditation with a TAAL-licensed accreditation program before the end of March 2010 a rebate of $200.
This rebate forms part of the NT Government’s tourism stimulus package which has been designed to assist businesses continue to engage in important initiatives despite the leaner times associated with the current global economic challenges.
This rebate will also help ensure that all businesses are able to meet the requirements of Tourism NT policy on accreditation which will see particular marketing, promotion and distribution services provided by Tourism NT being supplied exclusively to accredited tourism operators from 1 July 2010.
For small operators (with less than five employees) opting to participate in the Australian Tourism Accreditation Program, Northern Territory, a special waiver for the full $209.00 has been arranged. Alternatively, it would make accreditation programs such as Eco Certification, Respect Our Culture and Caravan Industry Accreditation significantly more affordable.
Please be aware that this rebate is a one-off offer and rebates will be limited to one per business.
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