Ottawa Tourism has taken the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge and commits to measuring and improving our progress toward becoming a more sustainable destination by 2030.
Ottawa Tourism is dedicated to encouraging responsible travel and creating a positive benefit in our community through tourism. Our leadership role in empowering Indigenous tourism businesses and entrepreneurs, community engagement and workforce development efforts exemplify our strength regarding social-cultural and economic sustainability. We remain committed to working towards greater environmental sustainability and are actively seeking ways in which we can encourage greater environmental stewardship in our capital. Ottawa Tourism strives to encourage visitors to leave a positive impact on our destination and share ways to experience the city sustainably and responsibly.
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GreenStep Silver Certification
Ottawa Tourism has received a Silver Certification through GreenStep for our business and office operations.
GDS Index Participation
Ottawa Tourism has participated in the GDS Index to measure our destination’s overall sustainability – we ranked 5th in Canada and 65th internationally in 2023.
Rainbow Registered
Ottawa Tourism is an accredited Rainbow Registered organization recognized by Canada’s LGBT+ Chamber of Commerce for meeting stringent criteria attesting to diverse and inclusive practices.
Food Recovery Program
Ottawa Tourism partners with La Tablée des Chefs for food recovery. Surplus event food is repurposed and redistributed, helping our community.
