Travel Certifications

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

GREEN GLOBE provides certification standards for sustainability within numerous industries, including hotel & resort, supply chain, restaurant, transportation, and travel. The Green Globe Certification Standard...

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...

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...

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...

TOURISM DECLARES CLIMATE EMERGENCY supports tourism businesses, organizations and individuals in declaring a climate emergency and taking action to reduce their carbon emissions. This initiative...

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND OUTDOORS KIT FOR EVALUATION (STOKE) is the first ever sustainable evaluation system built specifically for ski and surf tourism operators, destinations, and...

BIOSPHERE RESERVES – UNESCO are “learning places for sustainable development”, where social and ecological systems are studied, managed, and tested through an interdisciplinary lens. The...

EARTHCHECK has become the world’s leading scientific certification and advisory group for tourism and travel since it began in 1987. EarthCheck helps businesses and governments...

CHAMPIONS OF THE EARTH is the United Nation’s highest environmental honor. Every year since 2005, the UN Environmental Program celebrates individuals, groups and institutions whose...