Wisconsin Department of Tourism

Travel Green Wisconsin

Join the ranks of Aldo Leopold and Gaylord Nelson and help lead Wisconsin into a sustainable future by becoming Travel Green Wisconsin certified.

Benefits of Being Certified


Key Benefits of being TGW Certified:

  • Full use of TGW logo, provided to members electronically 
  • Monthly TGW feature story in the main marquee of travelwisconsin.com 
  • Consumer-based online banner ads just for Travel Green Wisconsin
  • Social marketing; TGW is integrated into the Departments Facebook & Twitter 
  • Press release for newly certified members
  • Special section in the Wisconsin Tourism News, our monthly e-newsletter   
  • Exclusive TGW signage to help advertise TGW status 
  • Inclusion of the TGW symbol on directory listings and travel items on travelwisconsin.com and industry.travelwisconsin.com 
  • Listings with the TGW logo in Department publications   
  • Success stories highlighted on our industry website
  • Promotion of the program through Secretary presentations 
  • Inclusion in the AAA Wisconsin guide for certified lodging properties 
  • Pitching TGW during PR meetings within Wisconsin and other states (New York, Chicago, etc.) 
  • Department provides leads for TGW members when contacted by newspapers & other media searching out green travel stories  
  • Provides a point of differentiation from your competitors.  Research has shown that certification is key to consumers when planning their travels, TGW will give you that edge to elevate your business. 
  • Fiscal savings in the form of lower utility bills, learn how water and energy use can be lowered by being green
  • Resources and tools on industry.travelwisconsin.com 
  • Walking the talk for a more sustainable and fun travel experience. Our goal is to make Wisconsin the place to travel to for anyone seeking a green travel experience.  Your participation in the program makes us that much stronger.
  • And the list continues to grow!