Some accommodation providers in the Holiday area Ahrntal valley participate in recognised certifications and programmes that support businesses on their journey towards future-oriented development. The systems used are based on defined criteria and provide for regular assessments.

Depending on the certification, different areas of the business are taken into consideration, including the management of energy and resources, cooperation with local partners, internal organisational processes, as well as social and quality-related aspects. 

The following overview shows which certifications have been obtained by the individual accommodation providers.

GSTC Certificate

The criteria of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) provide an internationally recognised framework for sustainable tourism. They are aligned with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. Environmental and climate-related aspects, social and cultural responsibility, and economic dimensions are the main areas of focus.

Businesses with the GSTC certificate:

• Olm Nature Escape

Greater good economy

The Greater Good Economy certificate is an award that is conferred upon companies for their exemplary efforts to do business in a sustainable and ethical way. Companies that receive this certificate have committed themselves to evaluating and constantly improving their business practices in line with a range of common good criteria. These include aspects such as social justice, ecological sustainability, democratic corporate governance and solidarity as central features.

Companies with the Greater Good Economy certificate:

• Drumlerhof

Good Travel Seal

The Good Travel Seal is an internationally recognised sustainability certification. The certification is based on clearly defined requirements and covers management as well as social and environmental aspects of a tourism accommodation business.

Companies with the Turn to Zero certificate:

• Drumlerhof
  

South Tyrol Sustainability Label®

The South Tyrol Sustainability Label®symbolises a committed and future-oriented region that uses its natural resources in a responsible way and thus takes into account ecological, social and cultural aspects – whilst maintaining or improving quality.

Accommodations with the South Tyrol Sustainability Label®:

• Hotel Bühelwirt, Level 2
• Drumlerhof, Level 3
• Hotel Mühlener Hof, Level 1
  
• Olm Nature Escape, Level 3
• Apartments Achmüller Turm, Level 1
• Apartments Achmüller Wastelhofer, Level 1
• Vitaurina Royal Hotel, Level 3
• Hotel Talblick, Level 3

Other companies with the South Tyrol Sustainability Label

•  Rier Holz GmbH

BIO FAIR SÜDTIROL

The BIO FAIR SÜDTIROL catering project run by Bioland Südtirol promotes the use of organic and South Tyrolean foods in local hospitality businesses.

Companies with the Bio Fair Südtirol certificate:

• Hotel Bühelwirt
• Hotel Steinpent

Bioland Alto Adige

Bioland Südtirol is committed to transparent production practices, fair trade and ties between consumers and producers. The aim is to support agriculture that gives equal priority to ecological, social and economic aspects.

Bioland businesses with accommodation:

• Unterhof - Rein in Taufers/Riva di Tures
• Redenhof - Lappach/Lappago
• Schneiderhof - Weißenbach/Rio Bianco
• Krahbichlhof - Prettau/Predoi
• Getzlechnhof - St. Johann/San Giovanni
• Grossarzbachhof - St. Johann/San Giovanni
• Parreinerhof - St. Jakob/San Giacomo
  
  
  

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