SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM for TOURISM BUSINESSES

TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD) is the first Certification Body in Greece to be accredited for ISO 21401:2018 – Sustainability Management System for Accommodation Establishments — Requirements.

The standard defines the:

• environmental,
   
• social, and
• economic requirements

for the implementation of a sustainability management system in hotels and tourist accommodations.
 

ISO 21401:2018 is designed to assist accommodation establishments—regardless of size, location, or characteristics—in improving the sustainability of their related activities.

In doing so, it ensures that establishments adopt sustainable practices in practice—practices that have now become a key selection criterion both within the tourism industry and among hotel customers.

Furthermore, the standard includes specific requirements and defined implementation and audit criteria, with the aim of achieving certification under an internationally recognized ISO standard.

ISO 21401:2018 is intended for those who wish to:

• Implement, maintain, and improve sustainability practices in every aspect of their operations
• Ensure compliance with their sustainability policy

It complements a series of standards for Management System Certification in hotels, thereby facilitating its full integration into all operational areas.

Thus, TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD)—as the first inspection and certification body in Greece to hold the relevant accreditation—once again highlights its leadership in providing services to the tourism sector.