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BIOSPHERE TOURISM provides certifications with international recognition to tourism destinations and businesses that fulfill their series of requirements. Their assessment system not only measures a company’s sustainable achievements, but also serves as an incentive for continuous green improvement. Biosphere’s services help tourism companies create sustainability plans that align with the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals, […]

TRAVELIFE is an affordable system that specializes in training, managing and certifying tour operators and travel agencies that are interested in pursuing more sustainable initiatives. Travel businesses follow a simple three-step process for Travelife certification. Companies that enter the first stage, Travelife Engaged, commit themselves to improving their sustainable management systems. Following compliance with basic

BLUE FLAG was created by the Foundation for Environmental Education as a sustainability award for operators of beaches, marinas and boats. Blue Flag and its 5,000+ partnerships are actively committed to contributing to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Beyond environmental sustainability, Blue Flag also campaigns for social justice and welfare.   LEARN MORE: Blue

PREFERRED BY NATURE is a non-profit organization that offers sustainable tourism certification services for accommodations and tour operators. Their standards are recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council as aligning with global sustainability standards. Accommodations and tour operators who achieve Preferred by Nature certification demonstrate a commitment to protecting biodiversity, conserving cultural heritage and improving

TOURISM 2030, Desinet Services helps tourism businesses, destinations and operators discover the sustainability certifications available to them in their region that align with their sustainability goals and standards. The Global Certification Quickfinder provides tourism establishments the opportunity to increase their involvement with sustainability, boost their credibility levels, and increase visibility within the certified tourism industry

GREEN DESTINATIONS offers awards and certifications for municipalities, cities, islands, regions, protected areas and private destinations. Their certification program is based on their Green Destinations Standard, which is recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council as aligning with global sustainability standards. Green Destinations offers awards and certifications, which are valid for two and three years,

GREEN GLOBE provides certification standards for sustainability within numerous industries, including hotel & resort, supply chain, restaurant, transportation, and travel. The Green Globe Certification Standard is composed of 44 criteria and over 380 compliance indicators. The 30-year-old standard is updated twice a year to incorporate changes in global sustainability standards and relevant global events. Green

GLOBAL SUSTAINABLE TOURISM COUNCIL sets global standards for sustainable travel and tourism. The GSTC criteria are split into two sets: Destination Criteria for public policy-makers and destination managers, and Industry Criteria for hotel and tour operators. Each set of criteria is broken down into four pillars: sustainable management, socioeconomic impacts, cultural impacts, and environmental impacts.

GREEN KEY is a certification of environmental responsibility and excellence in the tourism industry. Businesses that earn this certification have proven their commitment and adherence to the criteria of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). Green Key and their certified businesses are also committed to the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The Green Key certification

GREEN PEARLS is a verified global leader in handpicking sustainable and green hotels all around the world. The Green Pearls requirements for green hotels cover a number of categories, including management plan, architecture, water and energy consumption, waste management, employees, local communities, and more. Hotels that are certified by Green Pearls fulfill at least 80%