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Kel 12 leading the way in ethical and sustainable travel

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01 November 2024

Kel 12 leading the way in ethical and sustainable travel

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Kel 12, an Italian tour operator, achieves B Corp certification for its commitment to ethical, sustainable travel and employee development.

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Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

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Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Local authorities

National authorities

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Equal and fair tourism jobs

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Training opportunities

  • Business activities

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

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The PANTOUR article explores Kel 12, an Italian tour operator, which has achieved B Corp certification, reflecting its commitment to social and environmental performance. The company emphasizes ethical and sustainable travel, offering unique experiences that respect local cultures and environments. Kel 12 also prioritizes employee development through comprehensive training programs and a supportive work environment. Their approach aims to balance profit with purpose, promoting responsible tourism and corporate social responsibility.

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