About EPA
Expedition Providers Association
Within EPA's broad remit, it's activities include:
- Negotiation on behalf of its members with industry standards bodies, NGOs and Government departments;
- Helping and encouraging the establishment of an industry standard;
- Developing criteria for provider accreditation;
- Providing a forum to discuss factors affecting our business and to share ideas and concerns;
- Sharing and documenting best practice;
- Lobbying organisations which influence the industry, towards enforcing minimum standards;
- Providing simple advice to inform and educate customers as to the services on offer.
EPA has become more recognised within the wider industry, and was at the forefront of helping to create BS8848 and also the LOtC Quality Badge for overseas expeditions.
