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16 October 2024

EU Ecolabel: Promoting sustainable tourist accommodations

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The EU Ecolabel for Tourist Accommodation certifies environmentally friendly lodgings by setting high standards for sustainability in energy, water use, waste management, and resource use.

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European Commission

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Geographical descriptors

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

Organisation Type

Consumer Organisations

Local Authorities

National authorities

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Ecotourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Promoting PEF/OEF methods for tourism

  • Business activities

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Other accommodation

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

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The European Commission's article provides details about the EU Ecolabel for Tourist Accommodation which is a certification that recognizes environmentally friendly tourist accommodations. It sets high environmental standards for services, ensuring they minimize their impact on the environment throughout their lifecycle. It also details the criteria which cover various aspects, including energy and water consumption, waste management, and the use of renewable resources. This label helps consumers make sustainable choices and supports businesses in adopting eco-friendly practices.

#Eco-friendly accommodations #Resource efficiency #Waste reduction #Sustainable destinations

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