Certification&Reliability
ChargeHolidays has many acredited partners thriving towards sustainable tourism and a greener, healthier planet. The eco-tourism sector has a large impact on this goal. However, it is not easy to behave sustainably – neither as an accommodation nor as a traveler. That’s why we cooperate with different groups that share high quality standards.
TourCert
TourCert has developed an internationally recognized consulting and auditing system that permeates the entire tourism value chain with regard to sustainability. We bring together experts from the fields of tourism, science, environment, development and politics. For us, “Travel for tomorrow” means making the travel industry fit for the future and also sensitizing travelers to make a positive contribution for everyone involved in their vacations.
The TourCert system is not just about awarding the label itself, but about the entire process and the continuous development of the company on the way to a sustainable future. What matters to us in this regard is “empowerment“, which means building learning structures and being jointly committed to business development. Achieving objectives whilst making sure that vallue is being added acordingly, following high standard.
EarthCheck
EarthCheck is the world’s leading business advisory group specializing in sustainability and destination management in the travel and tourism industry. EarthCheck’s holistic approach to responsible tourism and its world-leading science enables destinations and operators to assess and certify their performance with confidence and certainty.
Through its Total Tourism Management™ platform, EarthCheck works with its clients to help them plan for the future and promote the design, construction, and operation of smart buildings and the responsible management of destinations. For more information, visit earthcheck.org. All accommodations with a Gold certificate from EarthCheck will also be awarded a full ChargeHolidays sustainability check. Those with a Silver or Bronze certificate have the option to display their certificate and can opt for an additional sustainability check to provide customers with more detailed information.
Green Globe
Every day, Green Globe members achieve great results for their company, their employees, the local community, and the environment:
Green Globe members are committed to operating their businesses and companies at the highest levels of sustainability.
Green Globe members commit to benchmarking and managing energy and water consumption to reduce the use of these resources and promote the reuse and recycling of materials.
Green Globe members invest in protecting the culture and heritage of their host destination and work towards balancing the social and private costs of tourism.
These fundamental achievements are managed through a sustainability plan that includes over 300 activities at all organizational levels.
Green Key
The Green Key award is a leading standard for excellence in environmental responsibility and sustainability in the tourism industry. With this prestigious eco-label, establishments pledge that their tourism businesses comply with the strict criteria of the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). A Green Key stands for an establishment’s promise to its guests that they are contributing to environmental protection and sustainability by choosing to stay in such a business. The high environmental standards expected of these establishments are maintained through strict documentation and frequent audits.
Why these certification standards?
Our partners have been recognized by the GSTC, proving regularly their sustainable friendly behavior.
What is GSTC? The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) was established by UN agencies together with NGOs and the private sector to act as an independent organization. They have developed the Manual for GSTC Accreditation. GSTC-Accredited means that the certification procedures largely meet international standards for transparency, impartiality, and competence.
This makes it easier for you to make a conscious booking decision!