Tourism – TTBS https://gottbs.com Trinidad & Tobago Bureau of Standards Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:23:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://gottbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/cropped-logo_pin-32x32.png Tourism – TTBS https://gottbs.com 32 32 CRS 72:2021, Sustainable Tourism — Integrated Pest Management Systems — Requirements https://gottbs.com/product/crs-722021-sustainable-tourism-integrated-pest-management-systems-requirements/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:05:27 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=15752 Current | Published: 2021]]> This standard specifies requirements for an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system developed and implemented within a tourism establishment.

This regional standard is applicable to IPM programmes throughout tourism establishments.

This standard does not apply to organisations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations, and statutory bodies, that do not provide a tourism related service.

]]> CRS 71:2021, Sustainable Tourism — Sewage Treatment and Management — Requirements https://gottbs.com/product/crs-712021-sustainable-tourism-sewage-treatment-and-management-requirements/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 18:02:18 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=15748 Current | Published: 2021]]> This CARICOM Regional Standard specifies requirements for the management of sewage including collection, treatment and disposal, and other effluents generated at tourism establishments.

This standard does not apply to organisations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations and statutory bodies that do not provide a tourism related service.

]]> CRS 70:2021, Sustainable Tourism — Solid Waste Management — Requirements https://gottbs.com/product/crs-702021-sustainable-tourism-solid-waste-management-requirements/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:59:24 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=15744 Current | Published: 2021]]> This CARICOM Regional Standard provides requirements for the implementation and maintenance of a solid waste management programme for tourism establishments.

This standard does not apply to:
a) organisations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations and statutory bodies that do not provide a tourism related service; and
b) solid solutions, solids in solutions and non-solid waste.

EXAMPLE Solid solutions include construction steel, brass and amalgam waste which may arise from construction, plumbing, dentistry and other activities.

]]> CRS 69:2021, Sustainable Tourism — Water Treatment, Management and Efficiency — Requirements https://gottbs.com/product/crs-692021-sustainable-tourism-water-treatment-management-and-efficiency-requirements/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:55:18 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=15740 Current | Published: 2021]]> This CARICOM Regional Standard specifies requirements for a water treatment management and efficiency programme for tourism establishments including:
a) the definition of terms common to water service providers;
b) basic requirements for drinking water supply and treatment systems;
c) guidelines for objectives, service assessment criteria and related performance indicators;
d) benchmarks for measuring performance of water management, treatment and efficiency.

This standard does not apply to:
a) organisations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations and statutory bodies that do not provide a tourism related service; and
b) objectives set forth by the national water authority and other relevant agencies which are to be achieved through implementation of national standards and compliance obligations.

]]> CRS 67:2021, Sustainable Tourism — Energy Management and Efficiency — Requirements https://gottbs.com/product/crs-672021-sustainable-tourism-energy-management-and-efficiency-requirements/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:47:25 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=15732 Current | Published: 2021]]> This standard specifies requirements for an energy management and efficiency programme to be implemented at tourism establishments. It provides the basis to enable these tourism establishments to review their energy consumption and implement efficiency measures thus minimizing energy use.

This standard does not apply to organizations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations and statutory bodies that do not provide a tourism related service.

]]> CRS 66:2021, Sustainable Tourism — Environmental Management Systems — Requirements https://gottbs.com/product/crs-662021-sustainable-tourism-environmental-management-systems-requirements/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:43:15 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=15728 Current | Published: 2021]]> This CARICOM Regional Standard establishes requirements for environmental management systems (EMS) to enable tourism establishments to formulate a policy, objectives and minimum performance requirements based on best environmental management practice.

It is intended for establishments providing tourism related services that wish to implement and maintain an EMS and demonstrate such conformance. This standard does not apply to organisations such as government ministries, regulatory departments and agencies, associations and statutory bodies that do not provide a tourism related service.

 

]]> TTS 649:2021, Beach Operation – Requirements https://gottbs.com/product/tts-6492021-beach-operation-requirements/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 15:13:14 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=15713 Current | Published: 2021]]> This National Standard establishes minimum requirements for beach operators that offer services to beach users. It provides requirements for both beach operators and users regarding the following:

a) beach management;
b) beach operations and planning;
c) beach maintenance and waste removal;
d) beach safety, information and communication;
e) infrastructure; and
f) service provision.

]]> TTTIC Tour Guide Audit Application Fee https://gottbs.com/product/tttic-tourism-operator-audit-application-fee/ Wed, 01 Jul 2020 15:52:35 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=12976 TTTIC (pronounced tee-tick) stands for Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Industry Certification. It is a national certification programme designed to assess whether Tourism Operators (TO) meet national tourism quality standards.

The TTTIC programme is intended to improve and standardize the quality of the country’s tourism products. It provides a level of assurance that certified TOs have achieved minimum acceptable levels of service in their operations. The Trinidad and Tobago Bureau of Standards (TTBS), the Trinidad Tourism Agency Limited (TTL) in Trinidad and Tobago Tourism Agency Limited (TTAL) in Tobago jointly execute the TTTIC programme.

Vat exclusive.

]]> TTS 637-2:2015, Sites and Attractions – Part 2: Requirements for Tourist Information Offices https://gottbs.com/product/tts-637-22015-sites-and-attractions-part-2-requirements-for-tourist-information-offices/ Fri, 08 May 2020 14:26:35 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=12743 Current | Published: 2015]]> Scope:
This standard specifies minimum requirements for the operations of, and services provided by tourist information offices (TIO) of any type and size that are publicly or privately operated. It includes requirements for the following:
a) reception of visitors;
b) provision of information; and
c) staff.
This standard also applies to visitor centres.
This standard does not apply to tourist information desks or booths located in accommodation facilities.
NOTE: Tourist information offices are also known as tourism information centres (TIC).

]]> TTS 637-1:2017, Sites and Attractions – Part 1: General Requirements https://gottbs.com/product/tts-637-12017-sites-and-attractions-part-1-general-requirements/ Fri, 08 May 2020 14:18:46 +0000 https://gottbs.com/?post_type=product&p=12739 Current | Published: 2017]]> Scope:
This standard specifies minimum requirements for the operations of tourist attractions that are:
a) manned and managed; and
b) promoted by the operator for leisure, adventure, recreational, amusement or therapeutic purposes.
It addresses both the facilities and the services provided; included are requirements for:
a) bookings and registration;
b) reception area and restrooms;
c) signage; and
d) staff requirements.
This standard applies to tourist attractions of any size whether Government-operated or privately operated.
This standard does not apply to:
a) tourist attractions which are not manned or managed;
b) tourist attractions which are not promoted by the operator for leisure, adventure, recreational, amusement or therapeutic purposes; and
c) sites which are used only for the hosting of events.

NOTE 1: The term ‘tourist’ applies to local and foreign visitors.
NOTE 2: TTS 637-2:2015 specifies the requirements for tourist information offices.

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