Online Certification Form

Online Certification Signup

YOU ARE NOW ABOUT TO START THE TOFTIGERS STEP ONE OF THE CERTIFICATION PROCESS
This online form will take you about 20 minutes to fill in and is the first step to getting on your certification journey, for either PUG or Footprint certification.

1.1 Property Information

How do you describe your accommodation? Wildlife Lodge Camp Resort Modern Hotel Heritage Property Homestay Cruise

Property Name

Title Mr. Mrs. Ms.

Full Name

Destination Address

Owner Information

Title Mr. Mrs. Ms.

Full Name

Email Address

Main Address

1.2 Accommodation Overview

Summary of Your Accommodation

Number of rooms
Number of staff employed
Size/acreage of property
Services offered

History of Operations

Year of establishment
Background of the property
Market segment (Luxury / Budget)
Visitor type (Foreign / Domestic)

Operational Objectives for the Future

Expansion plans
Sustainability goals
Market growth

Would you call yourself a sustainable accommodation provider already?

Yes No

Do you operate within a Code of Conduct or Practice?

Yes No

Do you highlight this Code to visitors and/or staff?

Yes No

Economic Factor

The Economic factors which directly influence and affect your operations. These include operations, purchasing, your product and experiences, legality, employment, skills, salaries, trainingetc. The aim is to minimise 'Leakages' and maximise 'Linkages' within your destination to ensure the maximum benefit for the destination with most benefit to host communities and least environmental impact.

2.1 Employment

Do you employ staff from local community? Yes No Will Do NA

Does your local staff exceeds more then 50% of your staffing requirements? Yes No Will Do NA

Do your wage levels meet the wage acts in your area? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you provide clear incentives on seniority and longevity of service? Yes No Will Do NA

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2.2 Local Purchasing & Product Development

Do you provide clear Do you acquiring local food produce for daily requirements? Yes No Will Do NA

Does your local food purchasing exceeds more than 50% of your food requirements? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you have a separate accounting system for local purchases? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you seek locally made products (non food) and have formal sale arrangements for them? Yes No Will Do NA

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2.3 Community Training or Capacity Building

Training programs for your employees? Yes No Will Do NA

Training local’s for self-employment? Yes No Will Do NA

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2.4 Visitor Services

Do you offer visits to local markets or villages? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you offer visit to local craft centres? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you have locally produced souvenirs & handicraft on offer? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you offer guided nature walks? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you offer bike hire for visitors? Yes No Will Do NA

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2.5 Visitor Donations & Operational Contributions

Do you contribute funds to local projects/ programs? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you offer visitors the opportunity to contribute funds to local projects? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you record contribution from visitors / tourists? Yes No Will Do NA

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Social Cultural Factor

3.1 Co-Operative Structure

Do you participate in local community activities/events? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you actively seek to maintain good relations with local communities? Yes No Will Do NA

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3.2 Local Culture

Do you have any involvement in local institutions and committees? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you involve yourselves in steps for promoting tourism potential in the area? Yes No Will Do NA

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3.3 Covid Prevention and Preparedness

Do you inform the guest about the Covid preventive measures you are taking to ensure their safety? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you check and document the body temperature of the staff and guest using a contact-less thermometer while entering the property and before leaving your property? Yes No Will Do NA

Will you allow a person to get inside the property if he has a temperature more than 99 degree Fahrenheit Yes No Will Do NA

Do you frequently clean, sanitize and disinfect your property (Kitchen, Front office, Housekeeping Pantry, Laundry area, Restaurant, Bars,Lobby, Porch, Cloak Room,, Guest Room, Guest Corridor, Fire Exit Staircase, Service Staircase, Elevator, Activity A Yes No Will Do NA

Have you provided additional training to your staff with respect to Covid-19 and to maintain minimal contact during service? Yes No Will Do NA

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Ecological Factor

4.1 Planning, Design & Construction

Is your property planned, designed and constructed according to ecological norms and regulations? Yes No Will Do NA

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4.2 Energy Managerment

Do you take steps for energy conservation? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you use wood as a fuel for cooking or heating? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you have measures in place for noise pollution? Yes No Will Do NA

Use of renewable energy? Yes No Will Do NA

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4.3 Water & Waste Management

Do you have a process for recycling of water?

Do you encourage the conservation of water to staff & visitors? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you have a process for recycling of degradable waste? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you have a process for disposal of non biodegradable waste? Yes No Will Do NA

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4.4 Nature Conservation (as applicable)

Do you support environment conservation & research conducted by the authority? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you have a reporting system for bad and illegal practices at the destination? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you have a good working relationship with the local authorities? Yes No Will Do NA

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4.5 Client Briefing, Guiding & Interpretation

Do you inform your visitor’s about rules & regulations of the destination? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you use trained guides? Yes No Will Do NA

Do you supply literature to educate visitors on the destination, its heritage, culture and history? Yes No Will Do NA

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