Tourism
About the industry
Tourism
The travel and tourism sector is recovering strongly after the pandemic. It is expected that it will not take long before previous records- will be reached again. At the same time, there is also a strong call in the sector to build back better.
Tourism needs to be managed responsibly to create a positive cycle of impacts on local communities, culture, environment and economies. This requires responsibility and actions from tourism businesses and other stakeholders and provide plenty challenges and opportunities in the sector.
Sustainable Tourism Certification
Sustainable tourism certifications are designed to voluntarily assess and monitor the environmental and social impacts of tourism organizations or destinations that facilitate tourism activities. Independent competent verification of the sustainability performance of tourism business can be done by accredited certification bodies.
On site audits to make sure the business is compliant with sustainability criteria
Different sustainability criteria
To the consumer, these labels indicate that a baseline of generally accepted requirements for sustainable tourism is met and that the company is committed to a sustainable approach to the environment and the local community in a particular destination.
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Social policy (i.e. human rights, fair labour, and child protection)
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Environmental impact (i.e. CO2 emissions, water, waste, biodiversity, animal welfare)
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Supply chain and procurement
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Business partners
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Green Choice
Sustainable or ecological tourism is an area of tourist activity that has begun to gain strength when choosing a destination, as environmental awareness and the importance of biodiversity preservation has grown worldwide. Control Union created the Green Choice certification in 2013 as a sustainable tourism standard that is based on policies already established around the world and adapted to local conditions.
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Green Globe
The Green Globe certification is a structured assessment of the sustainability performance of travel and tourism businesses and their supply chain partners. Businesses can monitor improvements and document achievements leading to certification of their enterprises’ sustainable operation and management.
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Green KEY
Green Key is an international ecolabel for tourism facilities. The Green Key award is the leading standard for excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry. This ecolabel represents a commitment by businesses that their premises adhere to the strict criteria set by the Foundation for Environmental Education.
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