EcoPro Reviews
Mike Ball Dive Expeditions: Craig Stephen Managing Director 2023 www.mikeballdiveexpeditions.com
“Ecopro Consultancy Services have been invaluable to Mike Ball Dive Expeditions, assisting us with our reviews and updates for our Advanced Eco Tourism certification and drafting our application for the recently proclaimed Coral Sea Marine Park licence. Fiona has a wealth of industry expertise and knowledge, and I would highly recommend Fiona’s services to navigate often complex areas of bureaucracy.”
Cod Hole & Ribbon Reef Operators Association: CHARROA President Craig Stephen 2023 www.charroa.org.au
“CHARROA is an association responsible for the installation, maintenance, and upkeep of vessel moorings within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Coral Sea Marine Park. Ecopro Consultancy Services were engaged to draft approval applications to install mooring infrastructure in the Coral Sea Marine Park when it was proclaimed in 2018 and for a grant application to secure funds for environmentally friendly moorings. With the success of both applications CHARROA and its associated partners, designed and installed the new moorings in the Marine Park, with a final completion date due by June 2024.”
True Blue Sailing: Phil Browne, Director, True Blue Sailing 2023 www.truebluesailing.com.au
“We have relied on Fiona’s expertise for our Eco Certification and online Carbon Calculators for many years now. Her guidance and input have been invaluable to our process. Fiona streamlined the entire submission, and we had everything in impeccable order within weeks! We are committed to continuing our partnership with Fiona for the duration of our business.”
NRMA Palm Cove Holiday Park: Teresa Boswell, Park Manager 2022 www.nrmaparksandresorts.com.au/palm-cove/
“Just wanted to say a huge thank you to Fiona for your professional consultancy services. Your help and support throughout our successful eco certification submission made the process smooth & stress free. Your efficiency and great communication ensured that we were able to submit within a tight deadline. We would not have been able to do this without you and your efforts.”
Austrian Rafting Federation Bid for Australia to Host World Rafting Championships: Chrisso Fulton www.austraftfed.com.au 2018
“Fiona worked with the Australian Rafting Federation (ARF) committee and tourism stakeholders to develop logistical and marketing plans to evidence how the Tully River and ARF personnel would meet the stringent International Rafting Federation requirements to host a World Championship. Fiona supported the ARF Committee in co-ordinating with numerous stakeholders to mobilise commitments of support and then drafted a successful Bid submission with the World Championship events to be hosted on the world-renowned Tully River.”
Tallship Adventures: Jo Ladd, Managing Director 2017 www.tallshipadventures.com.au
“As part of a Business Mentor Consultancy, Fiona delivered an onsite training event for our crew with Interpretive Activity Plans prepared by each Guide contributing to commentary materials within the Interpretation Management Plan. Fiona was able to harness the team’s diversity with each team member developing an interpretive briefing for their area of skill and expertise yet with all briefings linking back to the Derwent Hunter overall story theme to maximise the unique attributes of our Heritage Tallship Sailing experience”
Bloomfield Lodge (Trailfinders Australia): Ben and Courtney Morley- Managing Director Bloomfield Lodge 2012 www.bloomfieldlodge.com.au
‘When Bloomfield Lodge decided to secure accreditation with Ecotourism Australia, we looked for a professional consultant who could help make the process easier. We were lucky enough to find Fiona Sleight, who provided expert advice and guided us towards meeting the requirements’
Pro Dive Cairns: Rod Punshon, Managing Director, Pro Dive Cairns 2008
“Fiona is a dedicated professional. She has completed several projects for us in recent times and all have been done to the highest standard as well as on time and on budget. I was delighted with the quality and professionalism of her work. I have no hesitation in recommending her services.”
Taka Dive Adventures: Chris Taylor, Owner of Taka Dive Adventures. 2008
“Fiona was invaluable in assisting us with the application and required supporting documentation which enabled Taka Dive Adventures to gain Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation in February 2008. Fiona has a sound knowledge of both the marine and ecotourism industry and ensured we were able to meet and document all the necessary conditions for the accreditation process and that operations staff were able to implement the required improvements to our onboard reef interpretation program. Fiona’s work was to a very high standard and within the required timescales”.
Cooloola Canoe Safaris – Peter Holliday, Owner of Cooloola Canoe Safaris.2008.
“A win win for business and the environment. Ecotourism is a fast-growing market and allows us to protect Australia’s unique cultures and environment. The eco application process allowed the tour’s written procedures to be reviewed and updated and Fiona worked with our tour guiding staff to develop and draft new passenger briefings. Thanks Fi from all at Cooloola Canoes.”
Mike Ball Dive Expeditions – Mike Ball, Owner of Mike Ball Dive Expeditions. 2007
“I realised that accreditation with Ecotourism Australia was advantageous in enabling Mike Ball Dive Expeditions to be instantly recognizable to guests as an eco-friendly operator. I chose Fiona Sleight as our advisor, as she already had a successful track record in this field. Fiona advised the company on how best to meet the requirements and stringent criteria and with the minimum of inconvenience we were awarded Advanced Ecotourism Certification.”
