Important note:Evidence should be generated using secondary research skills. All research information must be acknowledged using recognised referencing method. There should be actual links to the 8 practices and the accreditation scheme (embedded IN the document: this is a portfolio of information NOT an essay or report.WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO:Produce a ‘Portfolio’ of information and analysis – written and graphical – of sustainable business management practices which MUST include the following information1. SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICEOutline and describe four sustainable environmental management practices (eg; recycling/waste management; water management; energy management; composting and environmental enhancement) and explain how they could apply to rural tourism businesses AND evaluate three possible constraints to a business for implementation2. SUSTAINABLE SOCIO-ECONOMIC PRACTICEOutline and describe four sustainable socio-economic management practices (eg; local purchasing; employing local people; retaining staff in off season; sharing use of facilities with community) and explain how they could apply to rural tourism businesses AND evaluate three possible constraints to a business for implementation3. ENVIRONMENTAL ACCREDITATIONProvide an analysis of how a rural tourism business can benefit through gaining environmental accreditation. (pros/cons and justification) (For example it may cost but the payback would outweigh this)Please note it is unlikely that you can do all this in less than 2.5-3 sides of A4. Maximum 5 sides of A4 paper.
