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17 April 2025
Voluntary certification for sustainable tourism practices in the city of Barcelona
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The Barcelona City Council offers a voluntary certification programme for tourist organisations committed to sustainability, aligning with the UN's 2030 Agenda, to enhance their eco-friendly practices.
Barcelona City Council
Cambra de Comerç de Barcelona
RTI - Responsible Tourism Institute
Turisme de Barcelona Consortium
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Spain
Company with 250 or more employees
Consumer Organisations
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
Local authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Specific types of tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Ecotourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Funding and support measures
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Governance of tourism destinations
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Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs
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Promoting PEF/OEF methods for tourism
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Tourism strategies
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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 Barcelona City Council provides tourist organisations in the city with the opportunity to obtain a voluntary certificate known as the Commitment to Sustainable Tourism Barcelona Biosphere (El Compromís per a la Sostenibilitat Turística Barcelona Biosphere). This certificate is awarded to organisations dedicated to responsible and environmentally-friendly management, cultural promotion, decent working conditions, gender equity, and social and economic benefits. The programme aligns with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations' 2030 Agenda, offering guidance and training to help participants develop and implement annual action plans aimed at continuous sustainability improvements to meet the standard's criteria. By joining the programme, participants can position themselves in an emerging market, attract environmentally conscious customers, build connections with other sustainable organisations, and contribute to a more eco-friendly tourism sector. The cost of joining the programme is determined by the Barcelona City Council and can be obtained by contacting the authority.
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