Travelling/touring? Always use and accredited operator – look for the “tick”  So what is Tourism Accreditation and what does the “Tick” mean? Tourism Businesses who display the accreditation tick have met a predetermined level of specific business criteria to enable them to provide and high level of quality customer service and best practice industry standards. An accredited business is a business which has met set of nationally endorsed industry standards providing a model for continuous improvement in best business practice. These standards include: Effective business planning Professional and quality customer service Accuracy in advertising Compliance with legislative requirements Appropriate business licensing Sound environmental practices