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Displaying Your Tourism for Good Badge

Earn and display your Tourism for Good commitment badge

Written by Hayden Zammit Meaney
Updated over 2 months ago

Displaying Your Tourism for Good Badge

The Tourism for Good badge is a visible symbol of your commitment to sustainable tourism. It tells visitors, partners, and the community that you're serious about making tourism a force for good.

What is the Tourism for Good badge?

The badge is a digital emblem you can display on:

  • Your website

  • Social media profiles

  • Marketing materials

  • Email signatures

  • Booking platforms

It links back to your verified Tourism for Good profile, where visitors can see your sustainability pledge, actions, and achievements.

Why display the badge?

The badge helps you:

  • Build trust — show visitors you're committed to sustainability

  • Stand out — differentiate from operators without sustainability credentials

  • Attract conscious travellers — signal to those seeking sustainable options

  • Join a community — be part of the Tourism for Good network

  • Demonstrate accountability — link to verifiable information

Earning your badge

Complete these steps to earn your badge:

Step 1: Take the sustainability pledge

  • Navigate to the pledge section

  • Review the commitment

  • Sign your pledge

  • Add your personal sustainability statement

Step 2: Complete the assessment

  • Answer questions about your practices

  • Review your results across all pillars

  • Identify your strengths and areas for improvement

Step 3: Create at least one action

  • Go to Actions

  • Create at least one sustainability action

  • Set a target and timeline

  • This shows you're committed to improvement

Step 4: Add evidence

  • Go to Evidence

  • Add at least one piece of evidence

  • This could be a certification, photo, or document

  • Evidence validates your commitment

Step 5: Claim your badge

Once you've completed these steps:

  • Navigate to your badge section

  • Click Claim Badge

  • Your badge is now active

Downloading your badge

Access your badge assets:

- PNG for websites and documents - SVG for scalable graphics - Various sizes for different uses

  • Download the files you need

Adding the badge to your website

Option 1: Simple image

Add the badge as an image:

<a href="[your-tourism-for-good-profile-link]">
  <img src="tourism-for-good-badge.png" alt="Tourism for Good">
</a>

Option 2: With verification link

Include a link so visitors can verify:

  • Copy your unique Tourism for Good profile URL

  • Add the badge image to your site

  • Link the image to your profile

  • Visitors can click to see your full profile

Where to place it

Consider adding the badge to:

  • Your website footer (visible on all pages)

  • Your homepage

  • Your About page

  • Your sustainability page

  • Your booking confirmation pages

Using the badge on social media

Profile images and headers

  • Add the badge to your profile picture or cover image

  • Ensure it's visible but not overwhelming

  • Maintain your brand identity

Posts and updates

  • Share when you first earn your badge

  • Mention it when discussing sustainability

  • Use it in sustainability-related content

Platform-specific tips

  • Facebook: Add to profile, share on timeline

  • Instagram: Add to bio, use in highlights

  • LinkedIn: Add to company page, share achievement

  • TripAdvisor: Mention in your description

Using the badge in marketing

Printed materials

Include the badge on:

  • Brochures and flyers

  • Business cards

  • Signage at your premises

  • Vehicle wraps

  • Merchandise

Digital marketing

Add the badge to:

  • Email signatures

  • Email marketing templates

  • Digital advertisements

  • Presentation templates

Trade communications

Use the badge in:

  • Trade partner communications

  • Rate sheets and proposals

  • Trade show materials

  • Industry submissions

Badge levels

As you progress, your badge may evolve:

Committed

Starting level when you first earn your badge:

  • Completed the pledge

  • Taken the assessment

  • Created initial actions

  • Added first evidence

Progressing

As you make more progress:

  • Multiple actions completed

  • Regular evidence added

  • Assessment scores improving

  • Active engagement with sustainability

Leading

For operators demonstrating excellence:

  • Strong assessment scores

  • Comprehensive action completion

  • Third-party certifications

  • Recognised sustainability practices

Your badge level updates automatically as you progress.

Maintaining your badge

Keep your badge active by:

Regular updates

  • Review your assessment annually

  • Complete and add new actions

  • Add evidence of achievements

  • Keep your profile current

Ongoing commitment

  • Continue improving your practices

  • Respond to new sustainability challenges

  • Share your journey with others

  • Stay engaged with the community

Badge verification

Your badge links to your live profile, so:

  • Keep your profile accurate

  • Update when things change

  • Remove outdated information

  • Maintain evidence links

Promoting your badge

Let people know about your commitment:

Announcement

When you first earn your badge:

  • Share on social media

  • Send to your mailing list

  • Add a news item to your website

  • Tell your trade partners

Ongoing promotion

Continue to reference your badge:

  • Include in sustainability discussions

  • Reference in customer communications

  • Mention in trade conversations

  • Update as you reach new levels

Connecting with others

Join the community:

Troubleshooting

Badge not appearing

If you can't see your badge:

  • Check you've completed all required steps

  • Ensure your pledge is signed

  • Verify your assessment is complete

  • Confirm you have at least one action and one piece of evidence

Badge not displaying correctly

If the badge doesn't look right:

  • Check you're using the correct file format

  • Ensure the image size is appropriate

  • Verify the link is working

  • Test in different browsers

Need help?

If you're having trouble:

  • Contact our support team via chat

  • Email support with your business name

  • Check the Tourism for Good resources


Your badge is a promise to visitors and a reminder to yourself — wear it with pride and keep earning it every day.

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