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Application Process

The Application / Certification Process

  1. Applicants fill out and submit the appropriate application.  There are now 2 Levels of Certification:  (1) Commitment Level (2) Full Certification.
  2. Once submitted VGTA will follow up to confirm or address needs / pictures / logos, etc.
  3. Confirmed partners will be announced via social media.
  4. Partners will be required to re-certify every 2 years and report their progress.
  5. There will be options for on-site verification of green practices and assistance if desired by the applicants and higher levels of certification will be given for fully “verified” partners.

  • Hotels: $125 (Commitment Level); $195 (Fully-Certified)
  • Convention Center: $250 (Full only)
  • Conference Centers: $175 (Full only) or $300 total for a Hotel & Conference Center
  • B&B’s / Restaurants / Wineries / Breweries / Smaller Attractions: $50 (Commitment) & $75 (Full)
  • Larger Attractions: $95 (Commitment) & $175 (Fully Certified)
  • For Profit Events / Festivals: $95 (Full only)
  • Suppliers Registration: $125 (Full only)
  • Supporting Organizations Visitor Centers: $50 (Commitment) or $75 (Full)

Re-certification is required every 2 years so that we are sure that program commitments are maintained and progress is being made.   

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The Virginia Green Travel Alliance works to support, promote, and continuously educate the certified partners as they seek to continuously improve their environmental programs.

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