Knowledge Networking Portal for Sustainable & Responsible Tourism
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Biosphere is the international sustainability management, recognition and certification system of the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI), based on the 17 SDGs and 169 United Nations targets. With indicators developed jointly with UN-SDSN, it is the only methodology in the world created to connect DMOs, businesses, citizens and tourists, helping the different stakeholders to define and disseminate their sustainable strategies and objectives. This system of continuous improvement in sustainability includes all the international know-how and 100% online tools for the evaluation, recognition and communication in real time of the good practices of any entity worldwide, in a language adapted and understandable for its valorization. |
Certifying Organisation | Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI) |
Partner Organisation/s | UN-SDSN (Sustainable Development Solutions Network, REDs), UNESCO, VISA, Zurich Foundation, SHA, WTTC, ISTO, Queer Destinations, Green & Human, NECSTOUR, GSTC, among others |
License Period (years) | 1 Year |
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Organisation | Responsible Tourism Institute |
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Postal Address | Calle de la Rosa 1, 1°, 38002, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain |
Phone Number | 0034 902 929 928 |
Webpage | http://www.biospheretourism.com |
Released | 10/02/2025 |
Country | +77, including Spain, Germany, United Kingdom, Portugal, Finland, Croatia, Canada, Colombia, Greece, Italy, Jamaica, Poland, South Africa, Switzerland and Turkey, among others. |
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Operational level | Global |
Sustainability | Comprehensive |
Credibility | 3rd party audit |
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