Becoming accredited through the national Quality Tourism Framework helps your business stand out as a Quality Tourism Accredited Business. Accreditation is a stamp of recognition that shows your commitment to high-quality standards, essential business practices, safety, and customer satisfaction.
Through the accreditation process, your business can identify areas of improvement, implement necessary changes, and streamline operations to exceed industry quality and performance standards.
Your journey through Quality Tourism Accreditation begins with the Sustainable Tourism accreditation level. This is the essential first step and is required before you can access other accreditation programs.
Once your business completes Sustainable Tourism accreditation, you can expand your knowledge and reputation by completing specialised accreditation programs.
What does the process involve?
You can register for the accreditation program via the Quality Tourism Framework online portal. Once your business is registered, the below diagram illustrates the accreditation process and the steps taken to becoming a Quality Tourism Accredited Business.
Register online. QTIC will be in touch with a quote
Pay the registration fee. You will receive confirmation once payment is received
Complete your application in the QTF online platform and click 'submit'
QTIC's Accreditation team will conduct an online assessment review
Given all requirements are satisfied, accreditation is granted
A site visit will be conducted within 12 months
Enjoy the benefits of being a Quality Tourism Accredited Business
Accreditation increases the credibility, competitiveness, and reputation of your business. Each additional accreditation module comes with its own suite of valuable benefits and sets a business apart as a nationally recognised leader in niche markets.
- Join a national network of over 6,000 Quality Tourism Businesses and increase your business reputation.
- Recognition for points in Tourism and Events Queensland’s Best of Queensland Experiences Program.
- Receive free access to a personalised ReviewPro online dashboard. The dashboard allows businesses to manage their reputation and guest reviews across all major online review systems and social media platforms in one location.
- License to display accreditation logos, which businesses can use within their own marketing channels.
- Increase business visibility with a free listing on starratings.com.au or trustthetick.com.au – both listings support direct guest bookings.
- Recognition of a business’s accreditation through the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse.
Get in touch
Want to better understand Quality Tourism Accreditation and your eligibility? Contact our Accreditation team at [email protected] or send us a message through our contact page.