Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Recertified as STEP Bronze

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has achieved the third year Sustainable Tourism Education Program’s (STEP) Bronze certification through Sustainable Travel International.

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.

Casey Stout, Executive Assistant and Program Coordinator, commented, "The Chamber is pleased to participate in programs that help build a better future through tourism." She continued, "The international resources provided by the STEP framework have coordinated nicely with local hands-on training provided by UnCommon Sense."

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/sustainability-management-systems/ or contact Casey Stout, Executive Assistant, casey@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.201.2303.

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