Our “CORE” Program Partners

The VGTA is the 501c3 non-profit that administers the Virginia Green Travel certification and works to promote sustainable tourism practices statewide.

VTC promotes the Virginia Green Travel program and markets directly to the public at VirginiaGreenTravel.org.

VDEQ‘s Office of Pollution Prevention provides technical assistance to the industry, develops guidance on green practices and innovative techniques and oversees the certification program.

VRLTA is the industry trade association and helps to promote the program to its membership.

Virginia State Parks works closely with Virginia Green to co-brand and support sustainable outdoor recreation. All 43 parks statewide are certified Virginia Green Travel partners!
Additional Certification Program Partners
The Virginia Green Travel Certification Program has developed ” reciprocal agreements” with the programs below. In other words, environmental commitments made through the Virginia Green certification process are recognized by the following groups and vice-versa.



Additional Supporting Organizations
The Virginia Green Travel program works closely with these other organizations to support their environmental efforts. Conversely, these organizations have committed to encourage tourism-related businesses and the public to support the Virginia Green Travel program and its partners.