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	* The sustainability of construction works		* The sustainability of construction works
−	* The story of an African village, an eco-resort and a foundation.
	* The history of hotels		* The history of hotels
	* Top Architectural Wonders of Dubai		* Top Architectural Wonders of Dubai

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−	An Eco-resort is a relatively loose term that describes a type of tourist accommodation that is designed to have the minimum possible impact on the natural environment in which it is situated. The definition by its nature has been relatively open to interpretation as are its associated building specific terms such as eco-retreat, eco-lodge, eco-hotel and indeed that describing the umbrella industry as a whole within which these function, which is eco-tourism.	+	= Introduction =

−	~~= United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) =~~	+	Eco-resort is a relatively loose term that describes a type of tourist accommodation designed to have the minimum possible impact on the natural environment in which it is situated. The definition by its nature has been relatively open to interpretation as are its associated building specific terms such as eco-retreat, eco-lodge, eco-hotel and indeed the term describing the umbrella industry as a whole - eco-tourism.

−	Whilst the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) does not refer building specific terms in does refer more generally to eco-tourism in relation to protected areas and ~~states~~ a number of characteristics ~~that~~ ecotourism ~~should follow, which are~~:	+	= United Nations World Tourism Organization =
		+
		+	Whilst the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) does not refer building-specific terms, it does refer more generally to eco-tourism in relation to protected areas and defines a number of characteristics of ecotourism:

	* All nature-based forms of tourism in which the main motivation of the tourists is the observation and appreciation of nature as well as the traditional cultures prevailing in natural areas.		* All nature-based forms of tourism in which the main motivation of the tourists is the observation and appreciation of nature as well as the traditional cultures prevailing in natural areas.
	* It contains educational and interpretation features.		* It contains educational and interpretation features.
−	* It is generally, but not exclusively organised by specialised tour operators for small groups. Service provider partners at the destinations tend to be small, locally owned businesses.	+	* It is generally, but not exclusively organised by specialised tour operators for small groups.
		+	* Service provider partners at the destinations tend to be small, locally owned businesses.
	* It minimises negative impacts upon the natural and socio-cultural environment.		* It minimises negative impacts upon the natural and socio-cultural environment.
	* It supports the maintenance of natural areas which are used as ecotourism attractions by:		* It supports the maintenance of natural areas which are used as ecotourism attractions by:
−	* Generating economic benefits for host communities, organisations and authorities managing natural areas with conservation purposes;
−	* Providing alternative employment and income opportunities for local communities;
−	* Increasing awareness towards the conservation of natural and cultural assets, both amoung locals and tourists.

−	~~Source: The British Ecotourism Market~~, ~~UNWTO 2002~~	+	# Generating economic benefits for host communities, organisations and authorities managing natural areas with conservation purposes;
		+	# Providing alternative employment and income opportunities for local communities;
		+	# Increasing awareness towards the conservation of natural and cultural assets, both amoung locals and tourists.

−	Whilst a variety of well know environmental labels for buildings, such as LEED, BREEAM, PassivHaus, Green Star, Well etc do not exclude holiday resorts or hotels per se there are ~~also~~ a growing number of green labels that specifically cater for eco-resorts and eco-tourism, some of these are described below.	+	Whilst a variety of well know environmental labels for buildings, such as LEED, BREEAM, PassivHaus, Green Star, Well etc do not exclude holiday resorts or hotels per se there are a growing number of green labels that specifically cater for eco-resorts and eco-tourism, some of these are described below.

−	[https://www.unwto.org/sustainable-development/ecotourism-and-protected-areas https://www.unwto.org/sustainable-development/ecotourism-and-protected-areas]	+	Ref [https://www.unwto.org/sustainable-development/ecotourism-and-protected-areas https://www.unwto.org/sustainable-development/ecotourism-and-protected-areas]

	= The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) =		= The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) =

−	The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) - arranged in four pillars: (A) Sustainable management; (B)Socio-economic impacts; (C) Cultural impacts; and (D) Environmental impacts. ~~Designed~~ to be adapted to local conditions and supplemented by additional criteria for the specific location and activity because tourism destinations have their own culture, environment, customs, and laws.	+	The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) - is arranged in four pillars: (A) Sustainable management; (B)Socio-economic impacts; (C) Cultural impacts; and (D) Environmental impacts. It is designed to be adapted to local conditions and supplemented by additional criteria for the specific location and activity, because tourism destinations have their own culture, environment, customs, and laws.

−	[https://www.gstcouncil.org https://www.gstcouncil.org]	+	Ref [https://www.gstcouncil.org https://www.gstcouncil.org]

	= Biosphere Tourism =		= Biosphere Tourism =

−	~~BiosphereTourism~~ Partner is a management and positioning system for a destination, company, or tourism product, through accompaniment and advice on continuous improvement. The Biosphere Methodology translates Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the tourism industry. The certification gives ~~adequate~~ long-term balance between economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions of a destination, reporting benefits for the entity itself, society, and the environment and are GSTC approved.	+	Biosphere Tourism Partner is a management and positioning system for a destination, company, or tourism product, through accompaniment and advice on continuous improvement. The Biosphere Methodology translates Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the tourism industry. The certification gives a long-term balance between the economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions of a destination, reporting benefits for the entity itself, society, and the environment and are GSTC approved.

−	[https://www.biospheretourism.com/en https://www.biospheretourism.com/en]	+	Ref [https://www.biospheretourism.com/en https://www.biospheretourism.com/en]

	= EarthCheck =		= EarthCheck =
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	EarthCheck is the world’s leading scientific and environmental benchmarking, certification and advisory group for the travel and tourism industry. For over 30 years, they have worked with leading research centres and universities around the world to address the main sustainability and climate change issues facing tourism destinations, communities, and enterprises.		EarthCheck is the world’s leading scientific and environmental benchmarking, certification and advisory group for the travel and tourism industry. For over 30 years, they have worked with leading research centres and universities around the world to address the main sustainability and climate change issues facing tourism destinations, communities, and enterprises.

−	[https://earthcheck.org https://earthcheck.org]	+	Ref [https://earthcheck.org https://earthcheck.org]

	= Eco Resort Network =		= Eco Resort Network =

−	Eco Resort Network is an international group of professional journalists and event organisers, that have created a niche in the field of experiential hospitality.working in the eco resort and glamping sectors~~. To~~ share ideas, experiences, advice and best practice.	+	Eco Resort Network is an international group of professional journalists and event organisers, that have created a niche in the field of experiential hospitality.working in the eco resort and glamping sectors to share ideas, experiences, advice and best practice.

−	[https://blog.ecohotels.com/the-most-reliable-eco-labels-in-the-hotel-industry-of-2021/ https://blog.ecohotels.com/the-most-reliable-eco-labels-in-the-hotel-industry-of-2021/]	+	ref [https://blog.ecohotels.com/the-most-reliable-eco-labels-in-the-hotel-industry-of-2021/ https://blog.ecohotels.com/the-most-reliable-eco-labels-in-the-hotel-industry-of-2021/]

	= The Global Ecovillage Network =		= The Global Ecovillage Network =

−	The Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) ~~catalyzes~~ communities for a regenerative world. GEN is a growing network of regenerative communities and initiatives that bridge cultures, countries, and continents. GEN builds bridges between policy-makers, governments, NGOs, academics, entrepreneurs, activists, community networks and ecologically-minded individuals across the globe in order to develop strategies for a global transition to resilient communities and cultures.	+	The Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) catalyses communities for a regenerative world. GEN is a growing network of regenerative communities and initiatives that bridge cultures, countries, and continents. GEN builds bridges between policy-makers, governments, NGOs, academics, entrepreneurs, activists, community networks and ecologically-minded individuals across the globe in order to develop strategies for a global transition to resilient communities and cultures.

−	An ecovillage is an intentional, traditional or urban community that is consciously designing its pathway through locally owned, participatory processes, and aiming to address the Ecovillage ~~Principles~~ in the 4 ~~Areas~~ of ~~Regeneration~~ (social, culture, ecology, economy into a whole systems design). Ecovillages are living laboratories pioneering beautiful alternatives and innovative solutions. They are rural or urban settlements with vibrant social structures, vastly diverse, yet united in their actions towards low-impact, high-quality lifestyles~~. Read more about ecovillage definitions in our Glossary~~.	+	An ecovillage is an intentional, traditional or urban community that is consciously designing its pathway through locally owned, participatory processes, and aiming to address the Ecovillage principles in the 4 areas of regeneration (social, culture, ecology, economy) into a whole systems design. Ecovillages are living laboratories pioneering beautiful alternatives and innovative solutions. They are rural or urban settlements with vibrant social structures, vastly diverse, yet united in their actions towards low-impact, high-quality lifestyles.

−	[https://ecovillage.org/about/about-gen/ https://ecovillage.org/about/about-gen/]	+	Ref [https://ecovillage.org/about/about-gen/ https://ecovillage.org/about/about-gen/]

	= Green Key =		= Green Key =

Editor at 11:08, 22 September 2022

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	* Sustainable Living research project		* Sustainable Living research project
	* The sustainability of construction works		* The sustainability of construction works
		+	* The story of an African village, an eco-resort and a foundation.
	* The history of hotels		* The history of hotels
	* Top Architectural Wonders of Dubai		* Top Architectural Wonders of Dubai

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	[https://www.gstcouncil.org https://www.gstcouncil.org]		[https://www.gstcouncil.org https://www.gstcouncil.org]
		+
		+	= Biosphere Tourism =
		+
		+	BiosphereTourism Partner is a management and positioning system for a destination, company, or tourism product, through accompaniment and advice on continuous improvement. The Biosphere Methodology translates Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the tourism industry. The certification gives adequate long-term balance between economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions of a destination, reporting benefits for the entity itself, society, and the environment and are GSTC approved.
		+
		+	[https://www.biospheretourism.com/en https://www.biospheretourism.com/en]
		+
		+	= EarthCheck =
		+
		+	EarthCheck is the world’s leading scientific and environmental benchmarking, certification and advisory group for the travel and tourism industry. For over 30 years, they have worked with leading research centres and universities around the world to address the main sustainability and climate change issues facing tourism destinations, communities, and enterprises.
		+
		+	[https://earthcheck.org https://earthcheck.org]
		+
		+	= Eco Resort Network =
		+
		+	Eco Resort Network is an international group of professional journalists and event organisers, that have created a niche in the field of experiential hospitality.working in the eco resort and glamping sectors. To share ideas, experiences, advice and best practice.
		+
		+	[https://blog.ecohotels.com/the-most-reliable-eco-labels-in-the-hotel-industry-of-2021/ https://blog.ecohotels.com/the-most-reliable-eco-labels-in-the-hotel-industry-of-2021/]
		+
		+	= The Global Ecovillage Network =
		+
		+	The Global Ecovillage Network (GEN) catalyzes communities for a regenerative world. GEN is a growing network of regenerative communities and initiatives that bridge cultures, countries, and continents. GEN builds bridges between policy-makers, governments, NGOs, academics, entrepreneurs, activists, community networks and ecologically-minded individuals across the globe in order to develop strategies for a global transition to resilient communities and cultures.
		+
		+	An ecovillage is an intentional, traditional or urban community that is consciously designing its pathway through locally owned, participatory processes, and aiming to address the Ecovillage Principles in the 4 Areas of Regeneration (social, culture, ecology, economy into a whole systems design). Ecovillages are living laboratories pioneering beautiful alternatives and innovative solutions. They are rural or urban settlements with vibrant social structures, vastly diverse, yet united in their actions towards low-impact, high-quality lifestyles. Read more about ecovillage definitions in our Glossary.
		+
		+	[https://ecovillage.org/about/about-gen/ https://ecovillage.org/about/about-gen/]

	= Green Key =		= Green Key =
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	[https://www.travelife.info/index_new.php?menu=home&lang=en https://www.travelife.info]		[https://www.travelife.info/index_new.php?menu=home&lang=en https://www.travelife.info]
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−	~~= EarthCheck =~~
−
−	EarthCheck is the world’s leading scientific and environmental benchmarking, certification and advisory group for the travel and tourism industry. For over 30 years, they have worked with leading research centres and universities around the world to address the main sustainability and climate change issues facing tourism destinations, communities, and enterprises.
−
−	~~[https://earthcheck.org https://earthcheck.org]~~
−
−	~~= Biosphere Tourism =~~
−
−	BiosphereTourism Partner is a management and positioning system for a destination, company, or tourism product, through accompaniment and advice on continuous improvement. The Biosphere Methodology translates Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the tourism industry. The certification gives adequate long-term balance between economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions of a destination, reporting benefits for the entity itself, society, and the environment and are GSTC approved.
−
−	~~[https://www.biospheretourism.com/en https://www.biospheretourism.com/en]~~

	= The Good Travel Seal / Programme =		= The Good Travel Seal / Programme =
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	[https://www.greensign.de https://www.greensign.de]		[https://www.greensign.de https://www.greensign.de]
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−	~~= Eco Resort Network =~~
−
−	Eco Resort Network is an international group of professional journalists and event organisers, that have created a niche in the field of experiential hospitality.working in the eco resort and glamping sectors. To share ideas, experiences, advice and best practice.
−
−	~~[https://blog.ecohotels.com/the-most-reliable-eco-labels-in-the-hotel-industry-of-2021/ https://blog.ecohotels.com/the-most-reliable-eco-labels-in-the-hotel-industry-of-2021/]~~

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

−	* ~~Active House.~~	+	* City networks.
−	* BREEAM.	+
	* Hotel		* Hotel
	* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.		* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

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	An Eco-resort is a relatively loose term that describes a type of tourist accommodation that is designed to have the minimum possible impact on the natural environment in which it is situated. The definition by its nature has been relatively open to interpretation as are its associated building specific terms such as eco-retreat, eco-lodge, eco-hotel and indeed that describing the umbrella industry as a whole within which these function, which is eco-tourism.		An Eco-resort is a relatively loose term that describes a type of tourist accommodation that is designed to have the minimum possible impact on the natural environment in which it is situated. The definition by its nature has been relatively open to interpretation as are its associated building specific terms such as eco-retreat, eco-lodge, eco-hotel and indeed that describing the umbrella industry as a whole within which these function, which is eco-tourism.
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	Whilst a variety of well know environmental labels for buildings, such as LEED, BREEAM, PassivHaus, Green Star, Well etc do not exclude holiday resorts or hotels per se there are also a growing number of green labels that specifically cater for eco-resorts and eco-tourism, some of these are described below.		Whilst a variety of well know environmental labels for buildings, such as LEED, BREEAM, PassivHaus, Green Star, Well etc do not exclude holiday resorts or hotels per se there are also a growing number of green labels that specifically cater for eco-resorts and eco-tourism, some of these are described below.
		+
		+	[https://www.unwto.org/sustainable-development/ecotourism-and-protected-areas https://www.unwto.org/sustainable-development/ecotourism-and-protected-areas]

	= The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) =		= The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) =

	The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) - arranged in four pillars: (A) Sustainable management; (B)Socio-economic impacts; (C) Cultural impacts; and (D) Environmental impacts. Designed to be adapted to local conditions and supplemented by additional criteria for the specific location and activity because tourism destinations have their own culture, environment, customs, and laws.		The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) - arranged in four pillars: (A) Sustainable management; (B)Socio-economic impacts; (C) Cultural impacts; and (D) Environmental impacts. Designed to be adapted to local conditions and supplemented by additional criteria for the specific location and activity because tourism destinations have their own culture, environment, customs, and laws.
		+
		+	[https://www.gstcouncil.org https://www.gstcouncil.org]

	= Green Key =		= Green Key =

	Green Key is a voluntary eco-label for hotels, hostels, campsites, holiday parks, small accommodations as well as conference centres, attractions, and restaurants. It is based on compliance with strict criteria in the areas of environmental management (water conservation, energy efficiency, waste management, cleaning, etc.) and sustainability education of (staff, guests, suppliers, etc.). The award is valid for one year and compliance is confirmed through application process and on-site audits. Managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education, it is endorsed by UNWTO with more than 3,200 establishments in 60 countries recognised.		Green Key is a voluntary eco-label for hotels, hostels, campsites, holiday parks, small accommodations as well as conference centres, attractions, and restaurants. It is based on compliance with strict criteria in the areas of environmental management (water conservation, energy efficiency, waste management, cleaning, etc.) and sustainability education of (staff, guests, suppliers, etc.). The award is valid for one year and compliance is confirmed through application process and on-site audits. Managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education, it is endorsed by UNWTO with more than 3,200 establishments in 60 countries recognised.
		+
		+	[https://www.greenkey.global https://www.greenkey.global]

	= Green Globe Certification =		= Green Globe Certification =

	The Green Globe Standard originated almost 30 years ago it has 44 criteria and 385 indicators, depending on business types. It is a structured assessment programme of the sustainability performance of travel and tourism businesses and is active in harmonizing with other established sustainability certification programs around the world. The process of harmonization contributes to maintaining core criteria and at the same time addresses regional issues through the adoption of locally developed standards.		The Green Globe Standard originated almost 30 years ago it has 44 criteria and 385 indicators, depending on business types. It is a structured assessment programme of the sustainability performance of travel and tourism businesses and is active in harmonizing with other established sustainability certification programs around the world. The process of harmonization contributes to maintaining core criteria and at the same time addresses regional issues through the adoption of locally developed standards.
		+
		+	[https://www.greenglobe.com https://www.greenglobe.com]

	= Travel Life =		= Travel Life =

	Travelife is an internationally recognised accommodation sustainability program, developed in 2007 in response to a growing global understanding that businesses needed to take a more proactive role in operating responsibly to address climate change and conservation. The Travellife certificate contains a range of criteria that assess accommodation performance in the areas of human rights and health, labour practices, community engagement, and environmental impacts, such as energy efficiency, as well as water and waste management. A global team of independent auditors visits every property to conduct an audit against the Travelife Standard.		Travelife is an internationally recognised accommodation sustainability program, developed in 2007 in response to a growing global understanding that businesses needed to take a more proactive role in operating responsibly to address climate change and conservation. The Travellife certificate contains a range of criteria that assess accommodation performance in the areas of human rights and health, labour practices, community engagement, and environmental impacts, such as energy efficiency, as well as water and waste management. A global team of independent auditors visits every property to conduct an audit against the Travelife Standard.
		+
		+	[https://www.travelife.info/index_new.php?menu=home&lang=en https://www.travelife.info]

	= EarthCheck =		= EarthCheck =

	EarthCheck is the world’s leading scientific and environmental benchmarking, certification and advisory group for the travel and tourism industry. For over 30 years, they have worked with leading research centres and universities around the world to address the main sustainability and climate change issues facing tourism destinations, communities, and enterprises.		EarthCheck is the world’s leading scientific and environmental benchmarking, certification and advisory group for the travel and tourism industry. For over 30 years, they have worked with leading research centres and universities around the world to address the main sustainability and climate change issues facing tourism destinations, communities, and enterprises.
		+
		+	[https://earthcheck.org https://earthcheck.org]

	= Biosphere Tourism =		= Biosphere Tourism =

	BiosphereTourism Partner is a management and positioning system for a destination, company, or tourism product, through accompaniment and advice on continuous improvement. The Biosphere Methodology translates Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the tourism industry. The certification gives adequate long-term balance between economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions of a destination, reporting benefits for the entity itself, society, and the environment and are GSTC approved.		BiosphereTourism Partner is a management and positioning system for a destination, company, or tourism product, through accompaniment and advice on continuous improvement. The Biosphere Methodology translates Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the tourism industry. The certification gives adequate long-term balance between economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions of a destination, reporting benefits for the entity itself, society, and the environment and are GSTC approved.
		+
		+	[https://www.biospheretourism.com/en https://www.biospheretourism.com/en]

	= The Good Travel Seal / Programme =		= The Good Travel Seal / Programme =

	The Good Travel Seal is a certification program for sustainability, health, and virus-awareness, introduced by the Good Travel Guide as a response to COVID-19, in 2020. It is specially created to serve small, family-run enterprises and program offers a simplified version of the GSTC Standard, tailor-made for B&Bs, small hotels, hostels, guesthouses, and prepares medium-sized hotels for GSTC-Recognised certification. It is the most friendly-priced certification in the market and has a Virus-Aware Seal to enable businesses to be certified for observing all measures against COVID-10 and other virus contamination. Reporting is transparent and consists of 57 general criteria from 12 subjects, experts evaluate how many of the criteria were achieved and publicly available through a scorecard in the Good Travel Guide (pilot Bonaire).		The Good Travel Seal is a certification program for sustainability, health, and virus-awareness, introduced by the Good Travel Guide as a response to COVID-19, in 2020. It is specially created to serve small, family-run enterprises and program offers a simplified version of the GSTC Standard, tailor-made for B&Bs, small hotels, hostels, guesthouses, and prepares medium-sized hotels for GSTC-Recognised certification. It is the most friendly-priced certification in the market and has a Virus-Aware Seal to enable businesses to be certified for observing all measures against COVID-10 and other virus contamination. Reporting is transparent and consists of 57 general criteria from 12 subjects, experts evaluate how many of the criteria were achieved and publicly available through a scorecard in the Good Travel Guide (pilot Bonaire).
		+
		+	[https://www.goodtravelprogram.com/index_new.php?menu=home_gts&lang=en https://www.goodtravelprogram.com/index_new.php?menu=home_gts&lang=en]

	= The Green Star Hotel =		= The Green Star Hotel =

	The Green Star Hotel (GSH) is a national green certification and capacity-building program managed by the Egyptian Hotel Association (EHA) under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism. It offers the opportunity for hotels operating in Egypt to be internationally recognized for raising environmental performance and social standards while reducing operational costs. A team of certified local and international experts guides interested hotels through a sequence of training and information support sessions leading to field audits to ensure compliance with the program standards prior to granting the GSH certification.		The Green Star Hotel (GSH) is a national green certification and capacity-building program managed by the Egyptian Hotel Association (EHA) under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism. It offers the opportunity for hotels operating in Egypt to be internationally recognized for raising environmental performance and social standards while reducing operational costs. A team of certified local and international experts guides interested hotels through a sequence of training and information support sessions leading to field audits to ensure compliance with the program standards prior to granting the GSH certification.
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		+	[https://www.greenstarhotel.org https://www.greenstarhotel.org]

	= The Green Sign =		= The Green Sign =
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	The GreenSign sustainability seal is awarded by the InfraCert – Institute for Sustainable Development in the Hotel Industry. The certification is practical, specially developed for the hotel industry, and based on high standards in accordance with EMAS and DIN ISO 14001. It structures, evaluates, and documents ecological, social, and economic aspects of hotel management in over 90 criteria. The hotelier is given the opportunity to further expand his sustainability activities and to efficiently optimize the operating processes. In Germany, GreenSign is the market leader as a sustainability seal for hotels and is now established internationally with over 250 certified hotels in 14 countries.		The GreenSign sustainability seal is awarded by the InfraCert – Institute for Sustainable Development in the Hotel Industry. The certification is practical, specially developed for the hotel industry, and based on high standards in accordance with EMAS and DIN ISO 14001. It structures, evaluates, and documents ecological, social, and economic aspects of hotel management in over 90 criteria. The hotelier is given the opportunity to further expand his sustainability activities and to efficiently optimize the operating processes. In Germany, GreenSign is the market leader as a sustainability seal for hotels and is now established internationally with over 250 certified hotels in 14 countries.

−	~~= External references =~~	+	[https://www.greensign.de https://www.greensign.de]

−	~~[https://www.unwto.org/sustainable-development/ecotourism-and-protected-areas https://www.unwto.org/sustainable-development/ecotourism-and-protected-areas]~~	+	= Eco Resort Network =

−	~~[https://www~~.~~gstcouncil~~.~~org https://www~~.~~gstcouncil.org]~~	+	Eco Resort Network is an international group of professional journalists and event organisers, that have created a niche in the field of experiential hospitality.working in the eco resort and glamping sectors. To share ideas, experiences, advice and best practice.
−		+
−	~~[https://www.greenkey.global https://www.greenkey.global]~~	+
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−	~~[https://www.greenglobe.com https://www.greenglobe.com]~~	+
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−	~~[https://www.travelife.info/index_new.php?menu=home&lang=en https://www.travelife.info]~~	+
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−	~~[https://earthcheck.org https://earthcheck.org]~~	+
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−	~~[https://www.biospheretourism.com/en https://www.biospheretourism.com/en]~~	+
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−	~~[https://www.goodtravelprogram.com/index_new.php?menu=home_gts&lang=en https://www.goodtravelprogram.com/index_new.php?menu=home_gts&lang=en]~~	+
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−	~~[https://www.greenstarhotel.org https://www.greenstarhotel.org]~~	+
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−	~~[https://www.greensign.de https://www.greensign.de]~~	+

	[https://blog.ecohotels.com/the-most-reliable-eco-labels-in-the-hotel-industry-of-2021/ https://blog.ecohotels.com/the-most-reliable-eco-labels-in-the-hotel-industry-of-2021/]		[https://blog.ecohotels.com/the-most-reliable-eco-labels-in-the-hotel-industry-of-2021/ https://blog.ecohotels.com/the-most-reliable-eco-labels-in-the-hotel-industry-of-2021/]
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	* PHribbon tool calculates embodied carbon of designs.		* PHribbon tool calculates embodied carbon of designs.
	* Sustainability.		* Sustainability.
		+	* Sustainable communities
		+	* Sustainable development
		+	* Sustainable Development Goals and civil engineering
		+	* Sustainable development toolkit
		+	* Sustainable Living research project
		+	* The sustainability of construction works
	* The history of hotels		* The history of hotels
	* Top Architectural Wonders of Dubai		* Top Architectural Wonders of Dubai

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	An Eco-resort is a relatively loose term that describes a type of tourist accommodation that is designed to have the minimum possible impact on the natural environment in which it is situated. The definition by its nature has been relatively open to interpretation as are its associated building specific terms such as eco-retreat, eco-lodge, eco-hotel and indeed that describing the umbrella industry as a whole within which these function, which is eco-tourism.		An Eco-resort is a relatively loose term that describes a type of tourist accommodation that is designed to have the minimum possible impact on the natural environment in which it is situated. The definition by its nature has been relatively open to interpretation as are its associated building specific terms such as eco-retreat, eco-lodge, eco-hotel and indeed that describing the umbrella industry as a whole within which these function, which is eco-tourism.

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	EarthCheck is the world’s leading scientific and environmental benchmarking, certification and advisory group for the travel and tourism industry. For over 30 years, they have worked with leading research centres and universities around the world to address the main sustainability and climate change issues facing tourism destinations, communities, and enterprises.		EarthCheck is the world’s leading scientific and environmental benchmarking, certification and advisory group for the travel and tourism industry. For over 30 years, they have worked with leading research centres and universities around the world to address the main sustainability and climate change issues facing tourism destinations, communities, and enterprises.

−	= ~~BiosphereTourism Partner~~ =	+	= Biosphere Tourism =

	BiosphereTourism Partner is a management and positioning system for a destination, company, or tourism product, through accompaniment and advice on continuous improvement. The Biosphere Methodology translates Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the tourism industry. The certification gives adequate long-term balance between economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions of a destination, reporting benefits for the entity itself, society, and the environment and are GSTC approved.		BiosphereTourism Partner is a management and positioning system for a destination, company, or tourism product, through accompaniment and advice on continuous improvement. The Biosphere Methodology translates Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the tourism industry. The certification gives adequate long-term balance between economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions of a destination, reporting benefits for the entity itself, society, and the environment and are GSTC approved.

−	= The Good Travel Seal =	+	= The Good Travel Seal / Programme =

	The Good Travel Seal is a certification program for sustainability, health, and virus-awareness, introduced by the Good Travel Guide as a response to COVID-19, in 2020. It is specially created to serve small, family-run enterprises and program offers a simplified version of the GSTC Standard, tailor-made for B&Bs, small hotels, hostels, guesthouses, and prepares medium-sized hotels for GSTC-Recognised certification. It is the most friendly-priced certification in the market and has a Virus-Aware Seal to enable businesses to be certified for observing all measures against COVID-10 and other virus contamination. Reporting is transparent and consists of 57 general criteria from 12 subjects, experts evaluate how many of the criteria were achieved and publicly available through a scorecard in the Good Travel Guide (pilot Bonaire).		The Good Travel Seal is a certification program for sustainability, health, and virus-awareness, introduced by the Good Travel Guide as a response to COVID-19, in 2020. It is specially created to serve small, family-run enterprises and program offers a simplified version of the GSTC Standard, tailor-made for B&Bs, small hotels, hostels, guesthouses, and prepares medium-sized hotels for GSTC-Recognised certification. It is the most friendly-priced certification in the market and has a Virus-Aware Seal to enable businesses to be certified for observing all measures against COVID-10 and other virus contamination. Reporting is transparent and consists of 57 general criteria from 12 subjects, experts evaluate how many of the criteria were achieved and publicly available through a scorecard in the Good Travel Guide (pilot Bonaire).
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	The Green Star Hotel (GSH) is a national green certification and capacity-building program managed by the Egyptian Hotel Association (EHA) under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism. It offers the opportunity for hotels operating in Egypt to be internationally recognized for raising environmental performance and social standards while reducing operational costs. A team of certified local and international experts guides interested hotels through a sequence of training and information support sessions leading to field audits to ensure compliance with the program standards prior to granting the GSH certification.		The Green Star Hotel (GSH) is a national green certification and capacity-building program managed by the Egyptian Hotel Association (EHA) under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism. It offers the opportunity for hotels operating in Egypt to be internationally recognized for raising environmental performance and social standards while reducing operational costs. A team of certified local and international experts guides interested hotels through a sequence of training and information support sessions leading to field audits to ensure compliance with the program standards prior to granting the GSH certification.

−	= The ~~GreenSign~~ =	+	= The Green Sign =

	The GreenSign sustainability seal is awarded by the InfraCert – Institute for Sustainable Development in the Hotel Industry. The certification is practical, specially developed for the hotel industry, and based on high standards in accordance with EMAS and DIN ISO 14001. It structures, evaluates, and documents ecological, social, and economic aspects of hotel management in over 90 criteria. The hotelier is given the opportunity to further expand his sustainability activities and to efficiently optimize the operating processes. In Germany, GreenSign is the market leader as a sustainability seal for hotels and is now established internationally with over 250 certified hotels in 14 countries.		The GreenSign sustainability seal is awarded by the InfraCert – Institute for Sustainable Development in the Hotel Industry. The certification is practical, specially developed for the hotel industry, and based on high standards in accordance with EMAS and DIN ISO 14001. It structures, evaluates, and documents ecological, social, and economic aspects of hotel management in over 90 criteria. The hotelier is given the opportunity to further expand his sustainability activities and to efficiently optimize the operating processes. In Germany, GreenSign is the market leader as a sustainability seal for hotels and is now established internationally with over 250 certified hotels in 14 countries.
		+
		+	= External references =
		+
		+	[https://www.unwto.org/sustainable-development/ecotourism-and-protected-areas https://www.unwto.org/sustainable-development/ecotourism-and-protected-areas]
		+
		+	[https://www.gstcouncil.org https://www.gstcouncil.org]
		+
		+	[https://www.greenkey.global https://www.greenkey.global]
		+
		+	[https://www.greenglobe.com https://www.greenglobe.com]
		+
		+	[https://www.travelife.info/index_new.php?menu=home&lang=en https://www.travelife.info]
		+
		+	[https://earthcheck.org https://earthcheck.org]
		+
		+	[https://www.biospheretourism.com/en https://www.biospheretourism.com/en]
		+
		+	[https://www.goodtravelprogram.com/index_new.php?menu=home_gts&lang=en https://www.goodtravelprogram.com/index_new.php?menu=home_gts&lang=en]
		+
		+	[https://www.greenstarhotel.org https://www.greenstarhotel.org]
		+
		+	[https://www.greensign.de https://www.greensign.de]
		+
		+	[https://blog.ecohotels.com/the-most-reliable-eco-labels-in-the-hotel-industry-of-2021/ https://blog.ecohotels.com/the-most-reliable-eco-labels-in-the-hotel-industry-of-2021/]

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

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	Source: The British Ecotourism Market, UNWTO 2002		Source: The British Ecotourism Market, UNWTO 2002

−	Whilst a variety of well know environmental labels for buildings, such as LEED, BREEAM, PassivHaus, Well etc do not exclude holiday resorts or hotels per se there are also a growing number of green labels that specifically cater for eco-resorts and eco-tourism, some of these are described below.	+	Whilst a variety of well know environmental labels for buildings, such as LEED, BREEAM, PassivHaus, Green Star, Well etc do not exclude holiday resorts or hotels per se there are also a growing number of green labels that specifically cater for eco-resorts and eco-tourism, some of these are described below.

	= The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) =		= The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) =
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	= Green Globe Certification =		= Green Globe Certification =

−	~~cceccess to the~~ Green Globe Standard ~~with~~ 44 criteria and 385 indicators ~~based~~ on ~~your~~ business ~~typess~~ to the ~~Green Globe~~ Standard with 44 criteria and ~~385 indicators~~ based on ~~your business type~~	+	The Green Globe Standard originated almost 30 years ago it has 44 criteria and 385 indicators, depending on business types. It is a structured assessment programme of the sustainability performance of travel and tourism businesses and is active in harmonizing with other established sustainability certification programs around the world. The process of harmonization contributes to maintaining core criteria and at the same time addresses regional issues through the adoption of locally developed standards.
		+
		+	= Travel Life =
		+
		+	Travelife is an internationally recognised accommodation sustainability program, developed in 2007 in response to a growing global understanding that businesses needed to take a more proactive role in operating responsibly to address climate change and conservation. The Travellife certificate contains a range of criteria that assess accommodation performance in the areas of human rights and health, labour practices, community engagement, and environmental impacts, such as energy efficiency, as well as water and waste management. A global team of independent auditors visits every property to conduct an audit against the Travelife Standard.
		+
		+	= EarthCheck =
		+
		+	EarthCheck is the world’s leading scientific and environmental benchmarking, certification and advisory group for the travel and tourism industry. For over 30 years, they have worked with leading research centres and universities around the world to address the main sustainability and climate change issues facing tourism destinations, communities, and enterprises.
		+
		+	= BiosphereTourism Partner =
		+
		+	BiosphereTourism Partner is a management and positioning system for a destination, company, or tourism product, through accompaniment and advice on continuous improvement. The Biosphere Methodology translates Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to the tourism industry. The certification gives adequate long-term balance between economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions of a destination, reporting benefits for the entity itself, society, and the environment and are GSTC approved.
		+
		+	= The Good Travel Seal =
		+
		+	The Good Travel Seal is a certification program for sustainability, health, and virus-awareness, introduced by the Good Travel Guide as a response to COVID-19, in 2020. It is specially created to serve small, family-run enterprises and program offers a simplified version of the GSTC Standard, tailor-made for B&Bs, small hotels, hostels, guesthouses, and prepares medium-sized hotels for GSTC-Recognised certification. It is the most friendly-priced certification in the market and has a Virus-Aware Seal to enable businesses to be certified for observing all measures against COVID-10 and other virus contamination. Reporting is transparent and consists of 57 general criteria from 12 subjects, experts evaluate how many of the criteria were achieved and publicly available through a scorecard in the Good Travel Guide (pilot Bonaire).
		+
		+	= The Green Star Hotel =
		+
		+	The Green Star Hotel (GSH) is a national green certification and capacity-building program managed by the Egyptian Hotel Association (EHA) under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism. It offers the opportunity for hotels operating in Egypt to be internationally recognized for raising environmental performance and social standards while reducing operational costs. A team of certified local and international experts guides interested hotels through a sequence of training and information support sessions leading to field audits to ensure compliance with the program standards prior to granting the GSH certification.
		+
		+	= The GreenSign =
		+
		+	The GreenSign sustainability seal is awarded by the InfraCert – Institute for Sustainable Development in the Hotel Industry. The certification is practical, specially developed for the hotel industry, and based on high standards in accordance with EMAS and DIN ISO 14001. It structures, evaluates, and documents ecological, social, and economic aspects of hotel management in over 90 criteria. The hotelier is given the opportunity to further expand his sustainability activities and to efficiently optimize the operating processes. In Germany, GreenSign is the market leader as a sustainability seal for hotels and is now established internationally with over 250 certified hotels in 14 countries.
		+
		+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =
		+
		+	* Active House.
		+	* BREEAM.
		+	* Hotel
		+	* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
		+	* PHribbon tool calculates embodied carbon of designs.
		+	* Sustainability.
		+	* The history of hotels
		+	* Top Architectural Wonders of Dubai
		+	* Passivhaus
		+	* World’s 10 Best Treehouse Hotels
		+
		+	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Standard]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]]

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An Eco-resort is a relatively loose term that describes a type of tourist accommodation that is designed to have the minimum possible impact on the natural environment in which it is situated. The definition by its nature has been relatively open to interpretation as are its associated building specific terms such as eco-retreat, eco-lodge, eco-hotel and indeed that describing the umbrella industry as a whole within which these function, which is eco-tourism.

= United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) =

Whilst the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) does not refer building specific terms in does refer more generally to eco-tourism in relation to protected areas and states a number of characteristics that ecotourism should follow, which are:

* All nature-based forms of tourism in which the main motivation of the tourists is the observation and appreciation of nature as well as the traditional cultures prevailing in natural areas.
* It contains educational and interpretation features.
* It is generally, but not exclusively organised by specialised tour operators for small groups. Service provider partners at the destinations tend to be small, locally owned businesses.
* It minimises negative impacts upon the natural and socio-cultural environment.
* It supports the maintenance of natural areas which are used as ecotourism attractions by:
* Generating economic benefits for host communities, organisations and authorities managing natural areas with conservation purposes;
* Providing alternative employment and income opportunities for local communities;
* Increasing awareness towards the conservation of natural and cultural assets, both amoung locals and tourists.

Source: The British Ecotourism Market, UNWTO 2002

Whilst a variety of well know environmental labels for buildings, such as LEED, BREEAM, PassivHaus, Well etc do not exclude holiday resorts or hotels per se there are also a growing number of green labels that specifically cater for eco-resorts and eco-tourism, some of these are described below.

= The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) =

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) - arranged in four pillars: (A) Sustainable management; (B)Socio-economic impacts; (C) Cultural impacts; and (D) Environmental impacts. Designed to be adapted to local conditions and supplemented by additional criteria for the specific location and activity because tourism destinations have their own culture, environment, customs, and laws.

= Green Key =

Green Key is a voluntary eco-label for hotels, hostels, campsites, holiday parks, small accommodations as well as conference centres, attractions, and restaurants. It is based on compliance with strict criteria in the areas of environmental management (water conservation, energy efficiency, waste management, cleaning, etc.) and sustainability education of (staff, guests, suppliers, etc.). The award is valid for one year and compliance is confirmed through application process and on-site audits. Managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education, it is endorsed by UNWTO with more than 3,200 establishments in 60 countries recognised.

= Green Globe Certification =

cceccess to the Green Globe Standard with 44 criteria and 385 indicators based on your business typess to the Green Globe Standard with 44 criteria and 385 indicators based on your business type

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	= Green Key =		= Green Key =

−	Green Key is a voluntary eco-label for hotels, hostels, campsites, holiday parks, small accommodations as well as conference centres, attractions, and restaurants. It is based on compliance with strict criteria in the areas of environmental management (water conservation, energy efficiency, waste management, cleaning, etc.) and sustainability education of (staff, guests, suppliers, etc.). The award is valid for one year and compliance is confirmed through application process and on-site audits. Managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education, it is endorsed by UNWTO with more than 3,200 establishments in 60 countries ~~recognised~~.	+	Green Key is a voluntary eco-label for hotels, hostels, campsites, holiday parks, small accommodations as well as conference centres, attractions, and restaurants. It is based on compliance with strict criteria in the areas of environmental management (water conservation, energy efficiency, waste management, cleaning, etc.) and sustainability education of (staff, guests, suppliers, etc.). The award is valid for one year and compliance is confirmed through an application process and on-site audits. Managed by the Foundation for Environmental Education, it is endorsed by UNWTO with more than 3,200 establishments recognised in 60 countries.

−	[https://www.greenkey.global https://www.greenkey.global]	+	Ref [https://www.greenkey.global https://www.greenkey.global]

	= Green Globe Certification =		= Green Globe Certification =

−	The Green Globe Standard originated almost 30 years ago it has 44 criteria and 385 indicators, depending on business types. It is a structured assessment programme of the sustainability performance of travel and tourism businesses and is active in ~~harmonizing~~ with other established sustainability certification ~~programs~~ around the world. The process of ~~harmonization~~ contributes to maintaining core criteria and at the same time addresses regional issues through the adoption of locally developed standards.	+	The Green Globe Standard originated almost 30 years ago. It has 44 criteria and 385 indicators, depending on business types. It is a structured assessment programme for the sustainability performance of travel and tourism businesses and is active in harmonising with other established sustainability certification programmes around the world. The process of harmonisation contributes to maintaining core criteria and at the same time addresses regional issues through the adoption of locally developed standards.

−	[https://www.greenglobe.com https://www.greenglobe.com]	+	Ref [https://www.greenglobe.com https://www.greenglobe.com]

	= Travel Life =		= Travel Life =

−	Travelife is an internationally recognised accommodation sustainability ~~program~~, developed in 2007 in response to a growing global understanding that businesses ~~needed~~ to take a more proactive role in operating responsibly to address climate change and conservation. The Travellife certificate contains a range of criteria that assess accommodation performance in the areas of human rights and health, labour practices, community engagement, and environmental impacts, such as energy efficiency, as well as water and waste management. A global team of independent auditors visits every property to conduct an audit against the Travelife Standard.	+	Travelife is an internationally recognised accommodation sustainability programme, developed in 2007 in response to a growing global understanding that businesses need to take a more proactive role in operating responsibly to address climate change and conservation. The Travellife certificate contains a range of criteria that assess accommodation performance in the areas of human rights and health, labour practices, community engagement, and environmental impacts, such as energy efficiency, as well as water and waste management. A global team of independent auditors visits every property to conduct an audit against the Travelife Standard.

−	[https://www.travelife.info/index_new.php?menu=home&lang=en https://www.travelife.info]	+	Ref [https://www.travelife.info/index_new.php?menu=home&lang=en https://www.travelife.info]

	= The Good Travel Seal / Programme =		= The Good Travel Seal / Programme =

−	The Good Travel Seal is a certification ~~program~~ for sustainability, health, and virus-awareness, introduced by the Good Travel Guide as a response to COVID-19, in 2020. It is specially created to serve small, family-run enterprises and ~~program~~ offers a simplified version of the GSTC Standard, tailor-made for B&Bs, small hotels, hostels, guesthouses, and prepares medium-sized hotels for GSTC-Recognised certification. It ~~is the most friendly-priced certification in the market and~~ has a Virus-Aware Seal to enable businesses to be certified for observing all measures against COVID-10 and other virus contamination. Reporting is transparent and consists of 57 general criteria from 12 subjects~~, experts~~ evaluate how many of the criteria were achieved and publicly available through a scorecard in the Good Travel Guide (pilot Bonaire).	+	The Good Travel Seal is a certification programme for sustainability, health, and virus-awareness, introduced by the Good Travel Guide as a response to COVID-19, in 2020. It is specially created to serve small, family-run enterprises and offers a simplified version of the GSTC Standard, tailor-made for B&Bs, small hotels, hostels and guesthouses, and prepares medium-sized hotels for GSTC-Recognised certification. It has a Virus-Aware Seal to enable businesses to be certified for observing all measures against COVID-10 and other virus contamination. Reporting is transparent and consists of 57 general criteria from 12 subjects. Experts evaluate how many of the criteria were achieved and this is publicly available through a scorecard in the Good Travel Guide (pilot Bonaire).

−	[https://www.goodtravelprogram.com/index_new.php?menu=home_gts&lang=en https://www.goodtravelprogram.com/index_new.php?menu=home_gts&lang=en]	+	Ref [https://www.goodtravelprogram.com/index_new.php?menu=home_gts&lang=en https://www.goodtravelprogram.com/index_new.php?menu=home_gts&lang=en]

	= The Green Star Hotel =		= The Green Star Hotel =

−	The Green Star Hotel (GSH) is a national green certification and capacity-building ~~program~~ managed by the Egyptian Hotel Association (EHA) under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism. It offers the opportunity for hotels operating in Egypt to be internationally ~~recognized~~ for raising environmental performance and social standards while reducing operational costs. A team of certified local and international experts guides interested hotels through a sequence of training and information support sessions leading to field audits to ensure compliance with the ~~program~~ standards prior to granting the GSH certification.	+	The Green Star Hotel (GSH) is a national green certification and capacity-building programme managed by the Egyptian Hotel Association (EHA) under the patronage of the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism. It offers the opportunity for hotels operating in Egypt to be internationally recognised for raising environmental performance and social standards while reducing operational costs. A team of certified local and international experts guides interested hotels through a sequence of training and information support sessions leading to field audits to ensure compliance with the standards prior to granting the GSH certification.

−	[https://www.greenstarhotel.org https://www.greenstarhotel.org]	+	Ref [https://www.greenstarhotel.org https://www.greenstarhotel.org]

	= The Green Sign =		= The Green Sign =

−	The GreenSign sustainability seal is awarded by the InfraCert – Institute for Sustainable Development in the Hotel Industry. The certification is practical, specially developed for the hotel industry, and based on ~~high~~ standards in accordance with EMAS and DIN ISO 14001. It structures, evaluates, and documents ecological, social, and economic aspects of hotel management in over 90 criteria. The hotelier is given the opportunity to further expand ~~his~~ sustainability activities and to efficiently ~~optimize the~~ operating processes. In Germany, GreenSign is the market leader as a sustainability seal for hotels and is now established internationally with over 250 certified hotels in 14 countries.	+	The GreenSign sustainability seal is awarded by the InfraCert Institute for Sustainable Development in the Hotel Industry. The certification is practical, specially developed for the hotel industry, and based on standards in accordance with EMAS and DIN ISO 14001. It structures, evaluates, and documents ecological, social, and economic aspects of hotel management in over 90 criteria. The hotelier is given the opportunity to further expand sustainability activities and to efficiently optimise operating processes. In Germany, GreenSign is the market leader as a sustainability seal for hotels and is now established internationally with over 250 certified hotels in 14 countries.

−	[https://www.greensign.de https://www.greensign.de]	+	Ref [https://www.greensign.de https://www.greensign.de]

	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =