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Pledge formulated by European Travel Commission (9)

Publishing organisations:

European Travel Commission

Relevant countries:

Belgium

Organisation types:

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Publishing org

European Travel Commission

Topics
Geographical descriptors

Belgium

Organisation Type

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

  • 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

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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CURRENT ACTIONS:
Tourism as an industry has been comparatively slow to act in addressing climate change, and a lot of uncertainty continues to delay the sector’s green transition. 

We see green labelling as an excellent way to guide SMEs in their sustainable transitions. ETC has already released several documents to help our members understand and engage with eco-labels, including a study on European sustainability schemes, a practical step-by-step handbook for sustainable tourism (which widely covers eco-labelling), and a report on sustainable tourism certification selection, including case studies and best practices. 

ETC takes a ‘train the trainers’ approach when it comes to disseminating knowledge and strategies throughout the tourism supply chain. In providing this information for our members, they can begin to implement these strategies in their destinations, even by starting their own labels. 

FUTURE ACTIONS:
We are committed to continuing this work. In the future, we plan to release a handbook on green labelling processes and organise a workshop for members on the topic. We will continue to share best practices through the ETC members’ network. 

We are also dedicated to keeping our members updated on the latest EU legislation regarding eco-labels, such as the Green Claims Directive. We will support them in the implementation of any new rules that are passed in the coming years. This will ensure that strong, NTO-lead green labels are in place for SMEs across Europe. 

OUTPUT:
Producing a handbook and organising a workshop on green labelling.
Share best practices through an online platform that will be inaugurated in 2024. 
Keep members updated on the progress of the Green Claims Directive and other similar policy proposals, and support NTOs through the implementation of any new legislation when it is passed.

TIME:
ETC has already begun work on developing our online platform, and we plan to launch it for members in 2024. In 2025, we will discuss creating a public version. 

Publications and workshops on green labelling will be made available in the coming years. 

Keeping members up to date with relevant legislation is an ongoing project. We will offer further support during the transition period if/when this is decided by lawmakers.

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