Green Globe Expands to Russia, Poland and Ukraine

Los Angeles, California (USA) – May 12, 2013 – Appointing Ms. Anula Galewska as their first accredited auditor and consultant for Russia, Poland and the Ukraine, Green Globe Certification will begin to expand their services in those countries. Ms. Galewska has been working with small- and medium-sized travel companies, successfully implementing sustainability policies, and brings a wide knowledge and understanding of the Central Eastern European and CIS Markets.

“Central Eastern European tourism needs innovative tools to increase its competitiveness,” said Ms. Galewska. “The integration of sustainability principles into individual business management systems is a key element to maximize the efficiency in the utilization of all available resources.”

The Green Globe Certification standard is an integral and adaptable tool to any business in the tourism sector, which allows the gradual incorporation of sustainability elements into its daily operation. Maximum benefits are achieved in harmony with individual needs and adoption of locally developed standards.

All Green Globe auditors are professional environmental or sustainability consultants, who have undergone Green Globe Certification training and are registered on an annual basis. The auditor’s role is to provide Green Globe clients with third party verification that certification criteria are met. For Green Globe Certification, the auditor provides an independent evaluation to ensure that all Green Globe Members perform to the highest standards. Green Globe members contract auditors through Green Globe Certification.

Ms. Anula Galewska is currently based in Berlin, Germany, and has lived in Poland, Russia, Ukraine and Greece, among the 40+ countries she visited. Travelling and Responsible Tourism are her passion.

About Green Globe Certification:
Green Globe Certification is the worldwide sustainability system based on internationally-accepted criteria for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism businesses. Operating under a worldwide license, Green Globe Certification is based in California, USA, and is represented in over 83 countries. Green Globe Certification is a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, supported by the United Nations Foundation. For more information, please visit www.greenglobe.com.

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