TourCert Qualified

The Qualification for CSR and Sustainability

Our Qualifications

Getting Started Made Easy – Put Sustainability into Practice.

So far, sustainability and CSR haven’t played a major role in your company, but you want to change that? Or you’re working with limited resources and are looking for an entry-level recognition that can be implemented quickly and easily alongside your daily operations?

Or perhaps you collaborate with many partners – for example as an agency or intermediary – and want a clear overview of sustainability across your value chain? Then TourCert Qualified, our straightforward sustainability qualification, is your ideal first step!

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Sustainability

The Quick, Simple, Online Sustainability Qualification for Tourism Professionals

The TourCert qualification process stands out for its simple and fast implementation in the field of sustainable tourism. Depending on your own pace, the qualification takes around two weeks and can be completed easily alongside day-to-day business using our digital tool. A sustainability officer selected from within your company completes all required steps and serves as your main point of contact.

Through our interactive e-learning module “Travel for Tomorrow Basic,” which is part of the process, your designated officer independently acquires the essential knowledge. You can find more details on the exact process in the five steps outlined below.

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Qualification for the Tourism Sector

A Sustainability Qualification

Tour operators, accommodations, tourist information centers, and other leisure providers can take part in the qualification, as well as companies from tourism-related sectors such as gastronomy and retail. Depending on the type of company, the self-assessment at the core of the process is tailored by our team.

The TourCert Qualified recognition is initially valid for one year. To continue beyond that, the improvement program must be updated annually and the yearly fees must be paid.

Details on pricing and the registration form can be found at the bottom of this page.

South Tyrol

Achieve the South Tyrol Sustainability Label with TourCert

Do you want your sustainable practices as a tourism business in South Tyrol officially recognized? With TourCert, you have an experienced partner by your side. We guide you step by step – whether you aim for Level 1, 2, or 3. Using practical tools, a digital self-assessment, and personal coaching, you can measure your progress, implement concrete actions, and secure official recognition from IDM South Tyrol.

The benefits are clear: you increase your visibility, build trust with your guests, and send a strong signal for responsible tourism in the region.

Discover how simple the path to your sustainability label can be.

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Good Reasons to Choose TourCert

Why You Should Opt for a Qualification

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Measurability
Measure and assess the current status of sustainability aspects in your organization using our self-assessment checklist, tailored to your type of business.

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Sustainability
This lays the foundation for sustainable and quality-focused business practices.

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Savings
The analysis helps you identify opportunities to save energy and resources – and put real money back into your budget!

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Positioning
Through your commitment and the internationally recognized logo you receive, you position yourself in the growing sustainable tourism market as a responsible player and an attractive employer.

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Qualification
The TourCert qualification is a first step toward sustainability and an affordable option, especially for smaller companies that currently lack the resources for a full certification.

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Analysis
The knowledge gained through the self-assessment not only increases your employees’ expertise in sustainability but also boosts their motivation.

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Certification
The TourCert qualification is easy to implement and paves the way for a future full certification.

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Community
You will be listed in the public TourCert community register and, as a member, gain access to exclusive resources and marketing support.

Your Path to Qualification

The Five Simple Steps
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Sustainability Guidelines

The quality of products and services, fair working conditions, the protection of human rights, and the responsible use of natural resources play a central role in the process. By digitally signing a commitment, you pledge to acknowledge and adhere to these sustainability guidelines in your operations.
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Sustainability Officer

Within your organization, you appoint a sustainability officer. This person is trained by TourCert through the interactive e-learning module “Travel for Tomorrow Basic” and coordinates the qualification process. The practical course, consisting of four modules, can be completed online at your convenience in around three hours and includes a final quiz.
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Checklist

A comprehensive checklist, the TourCert Selfcheck, helps you with self-assessment, implementation, and optimization of your sustainability performance. The questionnaire, tailored to your type of company, covers all criteria you committed to in the first step based on the sustainability guidelines. By completing the checklist, you identify your company’s strengths and areas for improvement.
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Improvement Measures

Based on the assessment in the previous step, you can now identify areas for improvement and define concrete actions. At least three improvement measures must be submitted to TourCert and updated or expanded annually.
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Review and Recognition

After a successful desktop review, you will receive the TourCert Qualified certificate along with access to promotional materials such as the TourCert Qualified logo and text templates to help communicate your achievement. You will then be listed as a member of the TourCert community and featured as a recognized company in the public register on the TourCert website.

Registration

Take Action Now – Sign Up

Take the first step toward greater sustainability in your organization by registering for the TourCert qualification using the button below. Please provide the designated sustainability officer as your main contact. You will then receive information on the next steps.

Do you have any questions?

We’d be happy to discuss our services with you and help you find the solution that best fits your needs. We look forward to hearing from you!

lisa.pierstorf@tourcert.org
+49 711 248397-16

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Lisa Pierstorf

TourCert Coach & Lead TourCert Qualified