A regional certification for hotels, tour operators, and community homestays has been adopted by tourism boards, rewarding water efficiency, waste separation, and fair local hiring. Properties earn tiers based on verified audits.
The standard aims to protect destination quality while sustaining jobs, supporting SDG 8 decent work and SDG 12 responsible consumption. Community operators receive subsidised training so smaller businesses are not priced out.
- Tiered certification based on verified audits
- Community homestays receive subsidised training
- Fair local hiring becomes a scoring criterion
Related Sustainable Development Goals
Commission on Higher Education XI
