Costa Rica has such a program in place for hotels. It was largely inspired by the ratings system found in New Key to Costa Rica. In general, I think that the smaller hotels and lodges need better marketing. Another aspect is that there are not a whole lot of eco lodges that are big polluters, and, at least they have some interest in maintaining the environment, or they would not be in this difficult business in the first place. So, while this program has its positive aspects, press coverage and word of mouth is much more important.
Someone can be uncertified and still be fine and vice versa.
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