Knowledge Networking Portal for Sustainable & Responsible Tourism
Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST)
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This certificate is awarded at five levels, from entry level to the maximum level of coverage of the sustainability criteria in all areas. Besides hotel, local tour operators, attractions and car rentals can also be certified. The label is active since 1997. GSTC recognised standard (January 2012 and July 2020 ) |
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Certifying Organisation
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Costa Rican Tourism Board
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Partner Organisation/s
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Comisión nacional de acreditación, ICT, UCR, Canatur, CANAECO, INBIO, INCAE, MINAET, UICN
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Travel Countries
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Costa Rica
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Certified Tourism Services
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346
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Sustainability Areas
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Management, Economic and Social, Environment
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Transparency
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Assessment Process
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On site Third Party Assessment
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Market Place
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Accommodations, Restaurants, Travel Agencies,Tour Operators, Car rentals, Attractions
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License Period
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2 Years |
Certified businesses: https://www.turismo-sostenible.co.cr/directorio
| Organisation | Costa Rican Tourism Board |
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| Postal Address | San José, Costa Rica |
| Phone Number | (+506) 2299-5800,ext.346 ó 371 or (+506) 2291-5740 |
| Fax Number | (+506)2220-3559 |
| Webpage | https://www.turismo-sostenible.co.cr/ |
| Released | 18/12/2022 |
| Country | Costa Rica |
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| Operational level | National |
| Sustainability | GSTC recognised |
| Credibility | On-site audit |
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