Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Recertified as STEP Bronze

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has achieved the second year Sustainable Tourism Education Program’s (STEP) Bronze certification through Sustainable Travel International.  Robert Chappell, Senior Director, Standards & Certification, said that the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is an excellent example of how an organization implements the STEP standard into business operations.

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce was the first Chamber or Destination Marketing Organization in the world to become STEP-certified in 2012. This program recognizes the Chamber and others businesses for a commitment to sustainability and for demonstrating responsibility through  best practices that address environmental, economic, and social impacts guided by the philosophy of the triple bottom line: people, planet, profit.

Individual businesses and organizations complete the STEP certification process in order to become more sustainable, to enjoy the related economic benefits of sustainable operations, and to demonstrate a verifiable commitment to responsible practices to visitors and staff. STEP is among the first global standards to be officially recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

For more information, please visit http://sustainabletravel.org/programs/sustainable-tourism-education-program/.