This checklist has been developed to help mountain-based tour operators assess the level of good practices currently demonstrated by their businesses.
The checklist follows a similar structure as the Guide, with each set of questions corresponding to the good practices suggested under a key action area discussed in the Guide.
Each question can be answered with a simple yes or no. In most cases, examples of the kinds of good practices that would constitute a ”yes” answer are also provided. More examples can be found by referring back to the corresponding sections of the Guide.
This checklist can be used as a tool for discussing and analyzing a tour operator’s conduct as well as that of its providers and suppliers. Visitors may also use the checklist to evaluate and choose tour operators and other tourism-related service providers that demonstrate good practices. The tool can be used to measure year-by-year progress on changes introduced to protect the environment and cultural heritage, foster local development or safeguard natural mountain settings. The checklist can also provide the basis for a code of conduct or service agreements with suppliers, or might serve as a yardstick for choosing new partners who share these priorities.
