DTCM launch new environment initiative for Green Tourism
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The Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) launched a new initiative as part of the Green Tourism Award programme to improve service standards and excellence in the tourism industry through the development of projects, events and initiatives that supports and enhances the concept of sustainable tourism and social responsibility among individuals and society.
The initiative was launched to mark the World Environment Day and is designed to promote the concept of green economy in the emirate through organization of seminars and workshops. This will be conducted for tourism industry professionals making them aware of the importance of sustainable tourism, providing solutions and technologies, discuss environmental policies and study the best environmental practices.
The aim of the initiative is to develop events and activities that support the concept of sustainable tourism and reflects the interest of government departments in preservation of the environment and to highlight their role and their social responsibility. The educational activities under the initiative is designed to raise awareness of the importance of recycling and environmental conservation.