EarthCheck (previously known as EC3 Global), an
international tourism advisory group. It is headquartered in
Brisbane, Queensland and was developed by the
Sustainable Tourism CRC, a research centre specialising in
sustainable tourism
Sustainable tourism is a concept that covers the complete tourism experience, including concern for economic, social and environmental issues as well as attention to improving tourists' experiences and addressing the needs of host communities. Su ...
and research.
In June 2010, the
Sustainable Tourism CRC (STCRC), completed its formal
research agreement with the
Australian Commonwealth Government. As one of Australia's most successful
research centres, it evolved into three International legacy projects. These include
Sustainable Tourism
Sustainable tourism is a concept that covers the complete tourism experience, including concern for economic, social and environmental issues as well as attention to improving tourists' experiences and addressing the needs of host communities. Su ...
Online, the
not-for-profit
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
EarthCheck Research Institute (ERI) and the
APEC International Centre for Sustainable Tourism. All of these centres for excellence are supported by EarthCheck.
[http://www.crctourism.com.au/; permanently archived at https://www.webcitation.org/5sjXNipDH?url=http://www.crctourism.com.au/]
References
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Environment of Australia
Sustainable tourism