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Sustainable Travel Services: Enhancing Quality for a Greener Tomorrow

Transform Your Business into a Beacon of Sustainable Travel with TÜV Rheinland!

Tourists are increasingly paying attention to ecological, social and other factors while planning a trip and on their journey. They are placing more and more value on conscious and sustainable travel – a demand that is also affecting the travel and hospitality industry.

With TÜV Rheinland's sustainable travel services, you meet important sustainability requirements and gain a unique value proposition that sets you apart from the competition. This will help you retain existing guests and attract new ones to your company. With our services, you can reduce your ecological footprint and demonstrably achieve your individual sustainability goals.

Discover how TÜV Rheinland can help your business become a leader in sustainable tourism. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can assist you in achieving your sustainability goals. Together, we can make a difference, one sustainable choice at a time.

Our Sustainable Travel Services – Let’s Create the Future of Tourism

Empower your tourism business with TÜV Rheinland’s comprehensive services. Our experts support you with their experience, their know-how and with the right solutions for your individual requirements and goals. With our support, you can ensure future-proof and sustainable travel.

Testing According to ISO Standards

Meet recognized standards

TÜV Rheinland performs tests according to leading ISO standards, including ISO 9001 for Quality Management, ISO 14001 for Environmental Management, ISO 45001 for Health and Safety, and ISO 22000 for Food Safety. The standards are internationally recognized by experts.

Training

Become experts in sustainable tourism

We equip your team with the knowledge and skills to introduce and maintain sustainable practices. This allows you to embed sustainability deeply into your company and the mindset of your employees.

Customized Solutions

Benefit from individual strategies

We develop customized strategies for you that are tailored to your individual business and sustainability goals. Our experts consider the circumstances in your company, your wishes for a sustainability strategy and legal standards in this area.

Comprehensive Services for the Tourism Industry

Optimize every aspect of your business

Our certifications in the field of ecotourism and many other sustainability services make your business appealing to guests. We also support you in many other areas: From quality assurance and hygiene compliance to safety audits, our tailored solutions ensure your operations are efficient and safe.

Why Choose TÜV Rheinland for Sustainable Tourism?

  • Expertise in sustainability: With years of experience and a deep understanding of environmental standards, TÜV Rheinland is equipped to help your business thrive sustainably.
  • Global presence, local insight: Our global network allows us to offer you the best practices from around the world, tailored to your local context.
  • Comprehensive services: From identifying areas for improvement to implementing sustainable strategies and verifying compliance, we cover all aspects of sustainable tourism.
  • Years of experience: For nearly two decades, TÜV Rheinland has been a trusted partner in the international tourism industry, offering expert inspection services with a focus on quality assurance, service excellence, and hygiene compliance. As an accredited certification body, TÜV Rheinland has certified hotels, resorts, parks and travel agencies worldwide under leading ISO standards, such as ISO 14001 for Environmental Management.

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What is the definition of sustainable tourism? And how does it differ from ecotourism and responsible travel?

Sustainable tourism is not only concerned with the environment, but also with social and economic aspects and thus represents a comprehensive concept of sustainability. This distinguishes it from terms such as “ecotourism”, which focuses primarily on environmental issues but also considers the interests of the local population. Responsible travel focuses on the traveler who wants to prevent negative impacts on the environment, etc.

How does the travel and hotel industry benefit from sustainable travel?

The demand for sustainable travel continues to grow. By becoming active in this area, you set yourself apart from the competition. You will attract the attention of guests who might otherwise have chosen a different company. You also make an important contribution to the environment and your employees. Our services will show you potential for improvement so that you can ultimately increase your efficiency and save costs. Moreover, your commitment to sustainability contributes to the satisfaction of your employees, who are happy to identify with their employer. Of course, we support you in the implementation of relevant sustainability standards as well.

Why is the support of a professional testing service provider like TÜV Rheinland important for sustainable tourism?

Engagement in sustainability should be based on reliable data and facts. This is the only way you can make an important contribution to sustainable tourism. Guests now pay close attention to whether statements about a company's sustainability are actually true. With TÜV Rheinland's services, you can clearly prove that you are meeting important sustainability goals. We support you with appropriate audits, assessment services, inspections, certifications and much more.

Reference Case within our Sustainable Travel Service

TÜV Rheinland is proud of its diverse range of global projects. Our extensive expertise and commitment to quality, safety and sustainability in the tourism industry characterize our work. We have collaborated with top tourism companies around the world, developing customized solutions. Always in focus: optimizing the operations of the companies, assisting with and achieving certifications and leading the way in sustainable tourism practices. A successful example for our sustainable travel service is our collaboration with the Radisson Hotel Group.

Verification of RHG Global 2023 Corporate GHG Inventory

In the hospitality industry, establishing trust in sustainability claims can be challenging for hotel guests, as many key environmental promises remain hidden from view. TÜV Rheinland addresses this issue through its Greenhouse Gas Verification Service, which rigorously verifies and certifies the accuracy and reliability of greenhouse gas emissions data for clients like Radisson Hotel Group. With a global team of 80 auditors, TÜV Rheinland ensures that hotels can confidently measure their emissions across all three scopes − Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 − thereby promoting transparency and preventing greenwashing. This collaboration exemplifies how structured standards, such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14064, enable hospitality companies to uphold their sustainability commitments and meet the expectations of environmentally-conscious travelers.

The case also delves into key discussions on fostering industry collaboration, improving transparency and developing best practices, with a specific focus on the evolving trends shaping sustainable supply chain audits.

Additionally, it provides an exclusive overview of Radisson's ambitious commitment to achieving net-positive hospitality through impactful initiatives.

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Our Services for the Tourism Industry

The experts at TÜV Rheinland support the tourism industry with well thought-out services – even beyond the topic of sustainability.

Eco-Hotel Certification

Secure a clear competitive advantage in the face of fierce competition in the tourism industry – with a wide range of one-stop services.

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Certification of Hotel Services

With the TÜV Rheinland Hotel Cert Standard, hotel owners can easily demonstrate compliance with high requirements.

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Medi-Hotel Certification

Health safety when traveling is particularly important for sensitive and older travelers. In addition, medical tourism is booming. With TÜV Rheinland certification, you can give your guests a secure feeling.

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HACCP
Food Safety

You want your guests to be happy and enjoy the food you prepare. We can help you achieve this – with HACCP certification.

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Hygiene Certificate for Hospitality

Cleanliness is essential to make your guests feel comfortable. We support you with our certificate for hygiene and infection protection management.

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Mystery Check in Tourism

Put your service quality to the test, improve your quality standards and make your guests return and recommend your hotel or restaurant to others.

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Certified Service Quality

Have the outstanding service quality in your tourism company tested and certified by objective experts.

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Clean Hygiene Guarantor

Companies in the tourism industry benefit in many ways from the certification program, e.g. from objective certification and a boost for the company image.

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Our Partners

Discover our network of esteemed partners who share our commitment to quality and sustainability in tourism. Learn how collaboration with TÜV Rheinland and our global partners can unlock new opportunities and drive your business forward.

Strategic Membership with WSHA

Strategic Membership with WSHA

The World Sustainability Alliance brings host companies together with strategic partners to promote sustainability in the industry worldwide. TÜV Rheinland is such a strategic partner.

Approved Validator of Science Aligned Targets

Approved Validator of Science Aligned Targets

TÜV Rheinland is nominated as an approved validator of Science Aligned Targets, open to members and non-members of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition.

Member of the DRV

Member of the DRV

The German Travel Association (Deutscher Reiseverband, DRV) represents the travel industry in Germany. TÜV Rheinland is involved here as a member with services in corporate, personnel and management consulting.

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