{"id":4140,"date":"2017-01-09T17:50:46","date_gmt":"2017-01-10T03:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaiiecotourism.org\/?page_id=4140"},"modified":"2024-01-05T11:10:09","modified_gmt":"2024-01-05T21:10:09","slug":"operators","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/operators\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour Operators"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='responsible-travel-header' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-shadow avia-full-stretch av-section-color-overlay-active avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first    container_wrap sidebar_right' style='background-color: #006eab; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-image: url(https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/homepage-slider.jpg);background-attachment: scroll; background-position: center center;  '  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch'><div class='av-section-color-overlay-wrap'><div class='av-section-color-overlay' style='opacity: 1; '><\/div><div class='container' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4140'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div style='padding-bottom:39px; color:#ffffff;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_icon_box  avia-builder-el-first   '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Travel Responsibly in Hawai\u02bbi<\/h1><div class ='av-subheading av-subheading_below av_custom_color ' style='font-size:20px;'><div style=\"font-style: italic; margin-top: 3px;\">Choosing Certified Sustainable Tour Operators ensures that you are experiencing the best of Hawai\u02bbi while also supporting responsible businesses and activities.<\/div>\n<\/div><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#ffffff'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<article class=\"iconbox iconbox_left    avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_fourth   \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class=\"iconbox_content\"><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class=\"iconbox_icon heading-color \" aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue975' data-av_iconfont='hea-font'  style='color:#ffffff; ' ><\/div><h3 class='iconbox_content_title  '  itemprop=\"headline\"   style='color:#ffffff; '>Sustainable Tours<\/h3><\/header><div class='iconbox_content_container av_inherit_color '  itemprop=\"text\"   style='color:#ffffff; '><p>Sustainable Tour Operators are committed to providing authentic experiences and take steps to minimize their environmental footprint, support the local community, &amp; provide staff development. Use the drop down menus below to find a Certified Sustainable Tour Operator!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_icon_box  el_before_av_one_fourth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div class=\"togglecontainer    avia-builder-el-4  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  \" >\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-1\" class=\"toggler activeTitle\"  itemprop=\"headline\"   >Kauai<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-1-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\"  style='display:block;'>            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/members\/holo-holo-charters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holo Holo Charters, Inc.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_fourth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div class=\"togglecontainer    avia-builder-el-6  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  \" >\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-2\" class=\"toggler activeTitle\"  itemprop=\"headline\"   >Maui<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-2-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\"  style='display:block;'>            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/members\/valley-isle-excursions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Valley Isle Excursions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_fourth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div class=\"togglecontainer    avia-builder-el-8  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  \" >\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-3\" class=\"toggler activeTitle\"  itemprop=\"headline\"   >Oahu<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-3-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\"  style='display:block;'>            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/members\/pearl-harbor-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pearl Harbor Tours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/members\/hawaii-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawai\u02bbi Tours &amp; Activities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/members\/and-you-creations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">And You Creations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_hr  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div class=\"togglecontainer    avia-builder-el-10  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  \" >\n<section class=\"av_toggle_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\"  >    <div class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  >        <p data-fake-id=\"#toggle-id-4\" class=\"toggler activeTitle\"  itemprop=\"headline\"   >Hawaii Island<span class=\"toggle_icon\" >        <span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p>        <div id=\"toggle-id-4-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\"  style='display:block;'>            <div class=\"toggle_content invers-color \"  itemprop=\"text\"   ><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/members\/hawaii-forest-trail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hawaii Forest &amp; Trail<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/members\/captain-zodiac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Captain Zodiac<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/members\/body-glove-cruises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Body Glove Cruises<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div><div style=' margin-top:34px; margin-bottom:0px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-none' style=' width:50px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='mm_certification_evaluation' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow av-parallax-section av-section-color-overlay-active avia-bg-style-parallax  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section   av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-100  container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat' data-av_minimum_height_pc='100'><div class='av-parallax' data-avia-parallax-ratio='0.3' ><div class='av-parallax-inner main_color  avia-full-stretch' style = 'background-repeat: no-repeat; background-image: url(https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/bg-paralax-rowing.jpg);background-attachment: scroll; background-position: top left; ' ><\/div><\/div><div class='av-section-color-overlay-wrap'><div class='av-section-color-overlay' style='opacity: 0.7; background-color: #034d76; '><\/div><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4140'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-13  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div style='padding-bottom:0px; color:#ffffff;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-14  avia-builder-el-no-sibling   '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The Scope Of The Certification Evaluation<\/h4><div class ='av-subheading av-subheading_below av_custom_color ' style='font-size:18px;'><div style=\"color: #68efff; font-style: italic; margin-top: 22px;\">STAH\u2019s Sustainable Tourism Certification Program is the only third-party tour certification in the United States. Certified Operators must meet specific criteria and complete an in-person evaluation.<\/div>\n<\/div><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#ffffff'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-no-styling    avia-builder-el-16  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gc-tour-moutain.jpg' alt='gc tour moutain' title='gc-tour-moutain' height=\"150\" width=\"350\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong style=\"color: #68efff; font-size: 18px; display: block;\">Definition of Sustainable Tourism<\/strong><br \/>\nTourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, the environment and host communities.[1]<\/p>\n<p>To maximize social and economic benefits to Hawaii\u2019s communities and businesses while respecting, nourishing, preserving and enhancing Hawaii\u2019s natural, cultural and human assets.[2]<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style=' margin-top:40px; margin-bottom:0px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-18  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-none' style=' width:50px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-no-styling    avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gc-beach.jpg' alt='gc beach' title='gc-beach' height=\"150\" width=\"350\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b style=\"color: #68efff; font-size: 18px; display: block;\">Only established operations are evaluated<\/b><b style=\"color: #68efff; font-size: 18px; display: block;\"><br \/>\n<\/b>Some operators may plan to construct buildings in the future, rent a location for their operation, or add a product or service. This certification assumes that the operation at the time of evaluation is being certified.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-no-styling    avia-builder-el-22  el_before_av_hr  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gc-sailing-beach.jpg' alt='gc sailing beach' title='gc-sailing-beach' height=\"540\" width=\"350\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div style=' margin-top:-7px; margin-bottom:0px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-none' style=' width:50px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-no-styling    avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gc-tourist-group.jpg' alt='gc tourist group' title='gc-tourist-group' height=\"150\" width=\"350\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b style=\"color: #68efff; font-size: 18px; display: block;\">Tours have a natural and\/or cultural area focus<br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Eligible tour operators must principally engage in activities which involve guided excursions for the purpose of engaging Hawaii\u2019s natural environment and\/or cultural resources.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-26  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-no-styling    avia-builder-el-27  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gc-yacht.jpg' alt='gc yacht' title='gc-yacht' height=\"150\" width=\"350\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong style=\"color: #68efff; font-size: 18px; display: block;\">The whole tour operator company\/organization is certified<\/strong><br \/>\nAlthough tourism businesses in general often offer a wide range of activities, some of which may not be eligible for sustainable tourism certification, in order to obtain STAH certification, all of the company\u2019s operations &#8211; including work commissioned to subcontractors &#8211; are required to meet the minimum set of sustainability practices outlined.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style=' margin-top:53px; margin-bottom:0px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_image '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-none' style=' width:50px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-no-styling    avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_textblock   avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gc-yacht.jpg' alt='gc yacht' title='gc-yacht' height=\"150\" width=\"350\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><b style=\"color: #68efff; font-size: 18px; display: block;\">Evaluation does not include impacts from air travel<\/b><br \/>\nSustainable tourism is difficult for island communities because air travel is required to reach these destinations. The scope of this document includes activities once on an island.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div style=' margin-top:10px; margin-bottom:0px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-none' style=' width:50px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='mm_program_framework' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section    container_wrap sidebar_right' style='background-color: #ffffff;  '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4140'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div style='padding-bottom:76px; color:#414e62;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-34  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first   '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FRAMEWORK<\/h4><div class ='av-subheading av-subheading_below av_custom_color ' style='font-size:18px;'><div style=\"font-style: italic; margin-top: 23px;\">The STAH Sustainable Tourism Certification Program has two components:<\/div>\n<\/div><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#414e62'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div first  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_half  \" style='border-width:1px; border-color:#dbdbdb; border-style:solid; padding:40px 25px 65px 25px ; border-radius:0px; '><p><div style='padding-bottom:10px; color:#414e62;font-size:22px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h5 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-36  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first   av-inherit-size '><h5 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Minimum Requirements<\/h5><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#414e62'><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><ul id=\"list_minimum_requirements\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-tick.jpg\" alt=\"icon-tick\" width=\"19\" height=\"21\" \/> A current member of the Sustainable Tourism Association.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-tick.jpg\" alt=\"icon-tick\" width=\"19\" height=\"21\" \/> In compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations for all products\/services, and commits to abide by all necessary permit conditions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-tick.jpg\" alt=\"icon-tick\" width=\"19\" height=\"21\" \/> Has a Sustainability Commitment Statement posted on the website that guides its operations and demonstrates commitment toHEA\u2019s Sustainable Tourism principles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-tick.jpg\" alt=\"icon-tick\" width=\"19\" height=\"21\" \/> Is a commercial endeavor primarily engaged in providing guided tours and\/or activities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-tick.jpg\" alt=\"icon-tick\" width=\"19\" height=\"21\" \/> Provides accurate information to guests that can be referenced.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-tick.jpg\" alt=\"icon-tick\" width=\"19\" height=\"21\" \/> Utilizes marketing that is accurate and demonstrates responsible travel practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-tick.jpg\" alt=\"icon-tick\" width=\"19\" height=\"21\" \/> Has a system to monitor and respond to guest and employee feedback.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-tick.jpg\" alt=\"icon-tick\" width=\"19\" height=\"21\" \/> Contributes to conservation outcomes annually.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-tick.jpg\" alt=\"icon-tick\" width=\"19\" height=\"21\" \/> Contributes to the communities in which they operate annually.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_half  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"mm_operating_principles\">\n<h5 class=\"av-special-heading-tag\">Operating Principles<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-917 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-leaves.jpg\" alt=\"icon-leaves\" width=\"23\" height=\"24\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Environmental Management<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-calendar.jpg\" alt=\"icon-calendar\" width=\"28\" height=\"25\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Staff Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-speaker.jpg\" alt=\"icon-speaker\" width=\"34\" height=\"26\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Interpretation Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-915\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-cup.jpg\" alt=\"icon-cup\" width=\"26\" height=\"34\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Consumer Evaluation Management<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: small;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-proportion.jpg\" alt=\"icon-proportion\" width=\"28\" height=\"28\" \/>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Marketing Management<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-no-styling    avia-builder-el-40  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'><div class='avia-image-overlay-wrap'><img class='avia_image' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/gc-rowing.jpg' alt='gc rowing' title='gc-rowing' height=\"422\" width=\"540\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div style=' margin-top:55px; margin-bottom:0px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_button_mm '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-none' style=' width:50px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class='avia-button-wrap button-num-1 avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-42  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_hr '><a href='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/certification\/checklist\/' class=' mm_bt_shadow avia-button  avia-icon_select-no avia-color-custom avia-size-medium avia-position-center '  style='background-color:#ffe089; border-color:#ffe089; color:#947d3b;box-shadow: 0px 4px 0px 0px #947d3b;border-radius: 5px; ' ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >START FILLING OUT A CHECKLIST<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=' margin-top:24px; margin-bottom:0px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_button_mm  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-none' style=' width:50px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='mm_become_certified' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow av-parallax-section av-section-color-overlay-active avia-bg-style-parallax  avia-builder-el-44  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section   container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat'><div class='av-parallax' data-avia-parallax-ratio='0.3' ><div class='av-parallax-inner main_color  avia-full-stretch' style = 'background-repeat: no-repeat; background-image: url(https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/bg-paralax-turtle.jpg);background-attachment: scroll; background-position: top left; ' ><\/div><\/div><div class='av-section-color-overlay-wrap'><div class='av-section-color-overlay' style='opacity: 0.7; background-color: #034d76; '><\/div><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4140'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:0px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-45  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-none' style=' width:50px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style='padding-bottom:29px; color:#ffffff;font-size:28px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_third   av-inherit-size '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >STEPS TO BECOME CERTIFIED<\/h4><div class ='av-subheading av-subheading_below av_custom_color ' style='font-size:18px;'><div style=\"font-style: italic; margin-top: 18px;\">3 Steps To Become Certified.<\/div>\n<\/div><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#ffffff'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-47  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_third  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-step1.png\" alt=\"icon-step1\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-step1.png 70w, https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-step1-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 70px) 100vw, 70px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright mm-icon-step size-full wp-image-1004\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-arrow.png\" alt=\"icon-arrow\" width=\"27\" height=\"21\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style='padding-bottom:22px; color:#ffffff;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h5 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock   '><h5 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Self -Evaluation<\/h5><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#ffffff'><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Applicants will complete and submit to STAH a self-assessment checklist which evaluates their operations addressing the minimum requirements as well as the operating principles.<\/p>\n<p>Submissions will include an administration fee of $200 and supporting documentation (i.e., photos, reports, etc.) for review.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-51  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-step2.png\" alt=\"icon-step1\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright mm-icon-step size-full wp-image-1004\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-arrow.png\" alt=\"icon-arrow\" width=\"27\" height=\"21\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style='padding-bottom:22px; color:#ffffff;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h5 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-53  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock   '><h5 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Third Party Evaluation<\/h5><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#ffffff'><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>An STAH Evaluator will contact the Applicant to review the checklist and schedule an in-person evaluation. The Evaluator then participates in one tour, verifies components of the self-assessment checklist, and rates the applicant on the various operating principles.<\/p>\n<p>The Evaluator will then review their findings with the Applicant to reconcile any discrepancies in their findings.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-55  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_button_mm  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1001\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-step3.png\" alt=\"icon-step1\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div style='padding-bottom:22px; color:#ffffff;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h5 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-57  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock   '><h5 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Reporting <span class='special_amp'>&amp;<\/span> Certification<\/h5><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#ffffff'><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The STAH Evaluator will submit their findings and all supporting documentation to STAH for final approval. STAH will then contact the Applicant regarding their certification award status. Tour operators will also be recognized at the STAH Annual Luncheon.<\/p>\n<p>For those that do not attain certification, a report detailing key metrics that were not satisfied will be returned to the tour operator and they are offered the opportunity to be reevaluated at no additional cost within six months.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div class='avia-button-wrap button-num-2 avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-59  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr '><a href='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/certification\/checklist\/' class='bt_step_become_certified mm_bt_shadow avia-button  avia-icon_select-no avia-color-custom avia-size-medium avia-position-center '  style='background-color:#ffe089; border-color:#ffe089; color:#947d3b;box-shadow: 0px 4px 0px 0px #947d3b;border-radius: 5px; ' ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >START FILLING OUT A CHECKLIST<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=' margin-top:12px; margin-bottom:0px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-60  el_after_av_button_mm  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner   inner-border-av-border-none' style=' width:50px;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='mm_benefit_certification' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-shadow avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-61  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last   container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4140'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div style='padding-bottom:20px; color:#ffffff;font-size:28px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h4 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-62  el_before_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-first   av-inherit-size '><h4 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Benefits Of Certification<\/h4><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' style='border-color:#ffffff'><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-63  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_one_fourth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-64  el_before_av_mm_image_text  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap \" style=\"background:#ffffff; padding:37px 31px 40px 31px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">1<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-website.jpg' alt='icon website' title='icon-website'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nShare featured placement on STAH&#8217;s homepage with other certified operators, including company logo and description.<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-65  el_after_av_mm_image_text  el_before_av_mm_image_text  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap mm_text_shadow\" style=\"background:#0071ba; padding:40px 31px 40px 31px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">5<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/icon-map.png' alt='icon map' title='icon-map'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nInclusion in STAH&#8217;s travel planner for Hawaii<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-66  el_after_av_mm_image_text  el_before_av_mm_image_text  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap \" style=\"background:#ffffff; padding:30px 40px 40px 30px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">9<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-logo.jpg' alt='icon logo' title='icon-logo'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nExclusive usage rights of STAH&#8217;s logo for marketing purposes<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-67  el_after_av_mm_image_text  avia-builder-el-last  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap mm_text_shadow\" style=\"background:#0071ba; padding:37px 31px 40px 31px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">13<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/icon-user.png' alt='icon user' title='icon-user'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nEligible to participate in Sustainable Tourism Association&#8217;s committees and working groups<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-68  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_fourth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-69  el_before_av_mm_image_text  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap mm_text_shadow\" style=\"background:#0071ba; padding:23px 30px 40px 30px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">2<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/icon-radio.png' alt='icon radio' title='icon-radio'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nPublicity initiated by STAH, including: Hawaii Public Radio, Star Advertiser, Pacific Business News, Green Magazine, and many others.<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-70  el_after_av_mm_image_text  el_before_av_mm_image_text  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap \" style=\"background:#ffffff; padding:30px 46px 40px 46px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">6<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-plate.jpg' alt='icon plate' title='icon-plate'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nRecognition at STAH&#8217;s Annual Luncheon<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-71  el_after_av_mm_image_text  el_before_av_mm_image_text  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap mm_text_shadow\" style=\"background:#0071ba; padding:33px 36px 40px 36px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">10<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/icon-tree.png' alt='icon tree' title='icon-tree'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nKoa Legacy tree planted on your company&#8217;s behalf, including certificate of sponsorship<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-72  el_after_av_mm_image_text  avia-builder-el-last  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap \" style=\"background:#ffffff; padding:23px 30px 40px 30px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">14<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-connect.jpg' alt='icon connect' title='icon-connect'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nSocial media highlights of your company&#8217;s outreach\/volunteer programs and your other important events \/ activities \/ accomplishments on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-73  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_fourth  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-74  el_before_av_mm_image_text  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap \" style=\"background:#ffffff; padding:37px 27px 40px 27px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">3<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-newpaper.jpg' alt='icon newpaper' title='icon-newpaper'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nAccess to STAH Ohana Only information and The Ecotraveler, STAH&#8217;s newsletter covering trends and issues influencing sustainable tourism<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-75  el_after_av_mm_image_text  el_before_av_mm_image_text  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap mm_text_shadow\" style=\"background:#0071ba; padding:33px 36px 40px 36px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">7<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/icon-user.png' alt='icon user' title='icon-user'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nEligible to serve on the STAH Board of Directors<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-76  el_after_av_mm_image_text  el_before_av_mm_image_text  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap \" style=\"background:#ffffff; padding:30px 46px 40px 46px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">11<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-letter.jpg' alt='icon letter' title='icon-letter'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nInvitation to STAH Events, including the Annual Awards Luncheon<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-77  el_after_av_mm_image_text  avia-builder-el-last  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap mm_text_shadow\" style=\"background:#0071ba; padding:23px 30px 40px 30px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">15<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/icon-like.png' alt='icon like' title='icon-like'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nProfile on STAH&#8217;s website which includes your business description, company logo, contact details and a link to your company&#8217;s website: Also included on the profile are the certificaiton details, videos and images provided to the STAH to attain certification<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-78  el_after_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-last  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><p><div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-79  el_before_av_mm_image_text  avia-builder-el-first  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap mm_text_shadow\" style=\"background:#0071ba; padding:30px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">4<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/icon-img.png' alt='icon img' title='icon-img'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nExclusive usage rights of STAH&#8217;s Certified Sustainable Tour Operator Seal for promotional materials<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-80  el_after_av_mm_image_text  el_before_av_mm_image_text  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap \" style=\"background:#ffffff; padding:30px 46px 40px 46px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">8<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-lock.jpg' alt='icon lock' title='icon-lock'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nAccess to STAH sponsored trainings<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-81  el_after_av_mm_image_text  el_before_av_mm_image_text  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap mm_text_shadow\" style=\"background:#0071ba; padding:33px 36px 40px 36px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">12<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/icon-appellation.png' alt='icon appellation' title='icon-appellation'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#ffffff\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nConcierge\/Activity desk outreach to educate about certified tour operators<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class='avia-image-container  av-styling-   avia-builder-el-82  el_after_av_mm_image_text  avia-builder-el-last  avia-align-center '  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  ><div class='avia-image-container-inner'> \r\n                                                    <div class=\"mm_text_wrrap \" style=\"background:#ffffff; padding:23px 30px 40px 30px\">\r\n                                                        <span class=\"mm_num_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">16<\/span>\r\n                                                        <img class='mm_img_text' src='https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/icon-video.jpg' alt='icon video' title='icon-video'   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/> \r\n                                                        <div class=\"mm_content_text\" style=\"color:#28445d\">\r\n                                                            <br \/>\nAlso included on the profile are the certification details, videos and images provided to the STAH to attain certification<br \/>\n                                                        <\/div> \r\n                                                    <\/div>\r\n                                                    <\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_5' class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right' style=' '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4140'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":10234,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"yst_prominent_words":[1530,1527,3015,478,2962,482,2595,2592,326,1525,1524,1523,323,469,468,648,480,485,479,483],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4140"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4140"}],"version-history":[{"count":33,"href":"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4140\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":21078,"href":"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4140\/revisions\/21078"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10234"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4140"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sustainabletourismhawaii.org\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=4140"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}