为什么需要成为经认证的旅游目的地？
由可信的经过认可的认证机构认证意味着您的旅游商品或服务符合市场上最严格的社会与环境标准。随着公众对旅游可能产生的正面和负面影响的关注日益增加,认证也会为您应对复杂的环境及社会问题提供了一个可靠的解决方案。
旅游公司应该自豪地展示其获得的可持续认证以及关于认证机构的相关信息。获得这样的认证意味着您可以告知所有的利益相关方——从顾客到您的供应链伙伴——您的经营管理是可靠的，并且您的管理和经营思路不是短视的，是面向未来的。
如何获得认证
GSTC在初期可以帮助目的地在启动认证程序之前，朝更可持续的方向发展，具体请参阅GSTC目的地计划。
为了获得认证，目的地必须：
- 从下面的列表中选择一个经过GSTC认可的认证机构（CB）来提供服务。
- 您与您选择的认证机构（CB）合作，确保您的运营完全符合GSTC标准后，您将获得经过GSTC认可的认证机构颁发的认证证书。
下面列出的认证机构已获得GSTC认可，有资格对目的地进行可持续旅游认证。因此，这些认证机构及其颁发的认证证书的持有人有权展示指定的GSTC标志（使用必须符合GSTC的logo授权协议要求）。
GSTC-Accredited Certification Bodies for Destinations
EarthCheck
EarthCheck is a leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism. Since 1987, we have helped businesses, communities and governments to deliver clean, safe, prosperous and healthy destinations for travellers to visit, live, work and play. The EarthCheck program is built on Agenda 21 principles and is currently used in more than 70 countries across the globe in six languages. EarthCheck patented software and systems have set a benchmark for sustainability reporting for the travel and tourism industry.
To be certified by EarthCheck, visit this link to Get Certified by EarthCheck.
Green Destinations
Green Destinations (GD) is a non-profit organisation of experts and destination ambassadors working in 80 countries. GD supports a large community of local, regional and country destination managers and stakeholders, enhancing destination sustainability, market visibility, and tourism quality. The GD Certification Committee supervises certification and benchmark awards (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) based upon the GSTC- Recognized GD Standard, and other (e.g. national) standards. GD offers destinations and countries with state-of-the-art tools for baseline assessment, monitoring, reporting and strategic development, also in relation to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
To be certified by Green Destinations, visit this link to Get Certified by Green Destinations.
Vireo Srl
Vireo Srl is a certification company whose commercial activities consist of providing Italian and foreign companies with environmental certification services. Vireo provides worldwide recognized environmental certification schemes such as FSC, MSC, and GSTC. As a GSTC-Accredited certification body, Vireo certifies hotels, TOs, and destinations as sustainable worldwide. The professional approach and deep knowledge of standards are the key elements that mark Viero’s services. Based in Padova, Italy, Vireo has international experience and works with professional and highly qualified auditors.
To be certified by Vireo Srl, contact them directly at info@vireosrl.it or visit this link to Get Certified by Vireo Srl.
备注：
- 根据获得GSTC认可的标准进行认证，并不一定表示这个认证机构作为认证机构本身获得了GSTC的认可。“GSTC认可的标准”是指对一套已发布的标准对内容的认可，而不代表对认证机构的认证过程的认可。了解有关GSTC认可的更多信息，并查看符合GSTC标准的机构自由标准列表。
- 上述认证机构已获得GSTC认可，GSTC认可管理守则要求，“认证机构认可”是指这些认证机构的认证程序在很大程度上符合透明、公正的国际标准，且符合相关能力要求。