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.
Green Choice
Why the Green Choice Certification is important
A sustainable tourism certification is crucial as it protects the environment, preserves cultural heritage, boosts local economies, ensures quality, raises consumer awareness, offers market advantages, ensures regulatory compliance, promotes long-term destination viability, demonstrates social responsibility, and encourages continuous improvement.
Sustainable 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 embed sustainable tourism and 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 both tourism businesses and other stakeholders. At the same time, it provides plenty of challenges and opportunities in the sector.
Accreditation
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. The requirements apply to tourism services that demonstrate that they have been developed under appropriate social, environmental and economic conditions that promote responsible development. This certificate can be granted to all types of tourist accommodation services that demonstrate that they are developed sustainably and comply with the principles of the standard. Sustainable tourism certifications are designed to voluntarily evaluate and monitor the environmental and social impact of tourism organizations or destinations that facilitate tourism activities. Control Union carries out an independent and competent verification of the sustainability performance of companies.
How you benefit
By obtaining Green Choice certification, you enjoy the following benefits:
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Promotion of sustainable tourism: The main objective of Green Choice is to promote sustainable tourism and create greater environmental awareness and increase the preservation of biodiversity.
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Three-year certification: Hotels are evaluated for a three-year certification, and, if certified, are annually assessed to ensure constant compliance.
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International inspection and certification body: Control Union is an international inspection and certification body, accredited for the execution of audits and certifications.
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Other benefits: Green Choice certification can assist in enhancing reputation, reducing operating costs through resource efficiency, ensuring regulatory compliance, building customer trust and loyalty, and differentiating it from its competitors in a saturated market. It also demonstrates the hotel’s commitment to environmental and social responsibility, which can lead to positive community relations and long-term sustainability.
How can we help you?
Are you looking for a certain service, do you have any questions or do you want to apply for the certification program? Let us know. We’re glad to be of help.