Your pathway to READI designation
Tourism operators or stakeholders interested in designation can take the assessment as often as they like and can save and return to their form as needed until ready to submit.
Participants must complete a set of specific criteria outlined for each designation category. This may include adopting sustainable practices, demonstrating community engagement, and implementing regenerative tourism principles.
Once submitted, the assessment will be reviewed and vetted.
- If your assessment is successful then go to step 2
- If your assessment is not successful, check out the READI resources and/or take the training
Apply for your READI Stamp
- Tourism operators and stakeholders must be TIAC Members in good standing to be awarded a READI Stamp. Become a TIAC member today!
- Upon successful completion of the designation process, TIAC members will be awarded the READI Stamp in their chosen category and added to the National Tourism READI Inventory.
- The READI Stamp serves as a public recognition of commitment to excellence in the tourism industry.
What’s next?
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Review and Vetting Upon receiving your completed assessment form, TIAC will thoroughly review all submissions to ensure they meet the set criteria for the chosen certification category. The certification process involves rigorous vetting by industry experts to maintain high standards. |
Training Existing training programs have been identified within each READI category. TIAC offers specific READI program training that will assist businesses toward successful assessment completion and designation. |
National Tourism READI Inventory All accredited organizations or businesses will be listed on the National Tourism READI Inventory. This consumer-facing platform is accessible by Travel Trade and prospective visitors, providing them with valuable information about certified entities across various categories. |
READI Stamp Monitoring To ensure compliance, TIAC will monitor designation on an annual basis and encourage the continued development and success of all recipients. |