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13 September 2024
EU’s Decision on a establishing EU Ecolabel criteria for tourist accommodation
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EU Commission Decision sets criteria for EU Ecolabel certification of tourist accommodations, covering sheltered stays, campsites, food, leisure, and green areas, promoting sustainability in hospitality until June 2025.
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Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
EU-27
Finland
France
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Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Academic/Research and VET Institutions
Company with 250 or more employees
Consumer / tourist organisation
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
EU institutions
Financial Institutions and Investors
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
International Organisations
Local authorities
Media/Travel Journalist Organisations
National authorities
Networks and Federations / Confederations
NGOs / Non-profits
Regional authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
Trade Unions
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Education tourism
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Festival tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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MICE tourism
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Mountain tourism
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Religious tourism
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Rural tourism
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Sports tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Wellness tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Circularity of tourism services
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Governance of tourism destinations
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Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs
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Sustainable mobility
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Air passenger transport
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Events catering and other food services
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Mobile beverage services
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Mobile food services
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Museums
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Operation of historical sites
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Other
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Other accommodation
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other food and beverage services
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Other holiday reservation services
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Other tourism transportation activities
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Rail Passenger transport
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Recreational and sport activities
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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Road passenger transport
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Tour operator activities
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Travel agency activities
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Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport
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The Commission Decision (EU) 2017/175, last updated in March 2023, outlines the EU Ecolabel criteria for tourist accommodations, aiming to promote sustainable tourism through strict environmental performance standards.
Key objectives include reducing energy and water usage, minimizing waste, and encouraging the adoption of renewable energy sources and eco-friendly products. The decision focuses on improving energy efficiency, promoting water conservation, reducing waste-related environmental impacts, and supporting the use of sustainable materials and practices. This comprehensive decision seeks to reduce the tourism sector's environmental footprint, ensuring that tourist accommodations align with the EU’s broader sustainability goals and contribute to a greener economy.
For an in-depth analysis and further insights, please visit the linked source on the left-hand side of the platform.
#Waste reduction #Resource efficiency #Green transition
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