Badge of Quality

Look for the TQA Badge of Quality, your assurance that a tourism operator is committed to providing quality accommodations and services for visitors. The Badge of Quality shows visitors at a glance the quality assurance programs the operator participates in and the star ratings they have attained.

Newfoundland and Labrador tourism operators who participate in one or more Tourism Quality Assurance Programs can get a TQA Badge of Quality to display on their website to demonstrate their commitment to quality. If you are an operator LOG IN to find out how you can get a Badge of Quality for your website.

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What is in the Badge…

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Your assurance of a consistent standard of quality for roofed accommodations. Ratings are based on properties meeting minimum entry requirements and the majority of the rating based on the quality of the facilities. The higher the star rating, the higher the quality of facilities. Half stars are awarded to properties whose physical attributes reflect an enhanced level of quality.

Clean and comfortable campgrounds without the extras.
“Mid-range" standard of campground facilities or recreation with various services and amenities.
Above average standard of campground facilities or recreation services and amenities.
Exceptional quality and great range of campground facilities and recreation services and amenities.
A 5-star property is the highest standard, offering outstanding facilities, recreation, amenities and quality.
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Your assurance of a consistent standard of quality for non-roofed accommodations. Ratings are based on properties meeting minimum entry requirements. The program is based on a two-tier system, reflecting both a Facility (F) and Recreation (R) score. The higher the star rating, the higher the quality of facilities. Half stars are awarded to properties whose attributes reflect an enhanced level of quality.

Clean and comfortable campgrounds without the extras.
“Mid-range" standard of campground facilities or recreation with various services and amenities.
Above average standard of campground facilities or recreation services and amenities.
Exceptional quality and great range of campground facilities and recreation services and amenities.
A 5-star property is the highest standard, offering outstanding facilities, recreation, amenities and quality.
Complete Program Details

Access Advisor programs demonstrates an operator’s commitment to providing an accessible environment for all persons, regardless of age, interests, activity level and need. Business are independently evaluated and can obtain up to three accessibility designations.

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Partially Accessible

Business/facility is accessible or partially accessible to persons with varied levels of disability including difficulty with mobility, reflexes, and strength.

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Full Mobile Accessible

Business/facility is accessible to persons requiring the use of a wheelchair or other mobility assistive device.

Access Advisor image to designate business is sight accessible

Sight Accessible

Business/facility is accessible to persons with partial sight impairment to total blindness.

Access Advisor image to designate business is hearing accessible

Hearing Accessible

Business/facility is accessible to persons with partial hearing loss to total hearing loss.

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