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G.H. Pieterse

Abstract

The development of ecolabels has been unbalanced and in large parts of the developing world there are no operating ecolabels although studies have shown that it is likely that ecolabelling can be implemented successfully in these areas. In Pieterse [1], research focused on lodges in South Africa and it was concluded that it would be useful and relevant to develop an ecolabel based on the experience offered and not based on the form of accommodation as is traditional. There are a number of issues and trends that have an influence on the development and operations of ecolabels. This paper considers how an ecolabel based on the lodge experience would impact on these trends and developments. Keywords: ecolabel, lodge, lodge experience, ecolabel trends and developments, ecological certification, South Africa tourism, sustainable tourism. 1 Introduction Tourism ecolabelling has been in existence since the

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