Biosphere is a Responsible Tourism System (RTS) certification by the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI), an international accreditation body affiliated with the World Tourism Organization (WTO), and is a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).
The system is aligned with the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) and the Paris COP21 Accord to fight Climate Change. It is also aligned with the requisites and recommendations for certification of the World Charter on Sustainable Tourism +20.
The system offers a holistic approach to sustainability in which all distinctions associated with different aspects of sustainability (corporate social responsibility, service quality, environmental management, etc.) are integrated.
Our goal is to establish collaborative synergies within our tourism industry by inviting stakeholders to adopt a commitment to sustainability through Biosphere.
Explore Biosphere-committed businesses in Kelowna offering sustainable accommodations, attractions, dining and services that support responsible travel.
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Preparations to host the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games Kelowna 2028 are officially underway with the appointment of its inaugural Executive and General Manager…
Destination British Columbia (DBC) conducted its annual Resident Perceptions of Tourism Survey in November 2025 and recently published the accompanying Tourism Snapshot…
Tourism Kelowna continues to support local tourism businesses and organizations by promoting reasons to explore Kelowna and the Central Okanagan, while remaining mindful…
