| Summary: | Minimisation of cumulative impact resulting from tourism activities in Antarctica is a key issue and currently subject of debate. This paper assesses the strategic and mechanistic components of various accreditation scenarios to determine the effectiveness of accreditation as a tool for the regulation of mainstream Antarctic tourism. Perspectives of stakeholders from government, National Antarctic Programmes, non-governmental organisations, and tour operators are presented in balanced discussion. This study concludes that the most effective scenario describes the implementation of a voluntary accreditation scheme, strongly endorsed by the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) and managed by IAATO.
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