To earn New Zealand tourism’s official environmental award, Golden Sand Beachfront Apartments had to show effectiveness in energy efficiency, waste management and water conservation, with community activities and conservation initiatives also considered under Qualmark’s environmental criteria.

Owners Brian and Rosemary Archibald, say they are proud to be awarded this recognition of their “green” initiatives.

“It is great to be part of the emerging environmentally conscious tourism industry in Doubtless Bay,” says Rosemary.

All businesses carrying the Qualmark logo must meet standards for environmental practices, says Qualmark Chairman, David Wilks, with the awards recognising top performers in this area.

“Environmental practices are evaluated as part of our quality assessment process and Enviro Awards are granted to businesses showing a high degree of commitment to caring for the environment and their community,” says Mr Wilks.

Over 470 businesses have achieved Enviro Award status – recognising their commitment to Qualmark’s responsible tourism criteria and environmental practices.

Qualmark® is New Zealand’s trusted guide to quality travel experiences - helping travellers identify over 2,300 great places to stay, things to do and ways to get around.

Accommodation, activities and transport businesses carrying the Qualmark® logo have been independently assessed to meet tough quality standards and environmental criteria – earning New Zealand tourism’s official quality mark

Qualmark is jointly owned by Tourism New Zealand and the New Zealand Automobile Association. The programme is run as an industry service, on a not-for-profit basis.

For further information please contact:

Rosemary and Rochelle

09 406 0475

Or email info@goldensand.co.nz

www.goldensand.co.nz