Tourism

Control Union can offer certification against a several Tourism standards for Hotels, Destination & Tour Operators for both individual tourism enterprises as well as groups of hotels or tour operators (group certification).

In addition, we have vast experience in providing services to large scale multinational businesses. We can provide you with one global contact person who will coordinate audits for all your tourism enterprises. The link on the top of the page shows our global presence. If you cannot find an office in the required country, please contact us through the contact button on this page.

Finally, we can offer many other certification programmes that hotels and tour operators might be interested in. For example, in food safety, ISO norms, social compliance, or pest management. For more information, go to the other pages of our scroll down menu on this page.

By obtaining certification against one of the Tourism standards, you enjoy the following benefits:

• Compliance with the highest social and environmental standards
• Credibility: Control Union Certifications is the first certifying body to achieve GSTC Accredited status, which provides the highest level in terms of credibility within the GSTC Integrity Program framework
• Increased market share of consumers that seek sustainable tourism
• Preferred choice for websites and agencies offering sustainable tourism
• Inclusion on websites of Bookdifferent (supported by Booking.com) and for GSTC
• Positive impact on surroundings which can lead to increased opportunities
• More profitable business due to long term vision
• Use of the Certified logo
• Improved image