Following a Spanish proposal from the Spanish Institute for Quality Tourism (ICTE), ISO/TC 228 members have...
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Kick off meeting of WG 14 Accessible Tourism
The first meeting of Working Group 14 Accessible Tourism took place in Madrid (Spain) on 13rd and 14th February 2017. More than...
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Here is the Plenary and Working Group Calendar for 2017!
Exchange views, present experiences, meet new experts...If you were not able to attend the last Plenary or WG meeting, you cannot miss that one!
Please contact the secretariat or the convenors for further information and make sure with your National Standardization Body that you are duly registered.
New ISO handbook for adventure tourism safety
Developing, implementing and maintaining a safety management system (SMS) requires a big effort. To assist adventure tourism providers in this task, a new handbook has been published...
New strategic business plan under way for standardization of tourism
As agreed at the last meeting held in Kuala Lumpur in May 2016, the strategic business plan is being updated according to the new tourism trends and the needs of the tourism industry and the consumers.
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Sustainable tourism: a new International Standard for accommodation providers
Tourism is one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economic sectors, with billions of people travelling each year – and numbers are expected to grow by 3.3 % annually until 2030. Tourist accommodation is one of the biggest players, meaning its potential impact on sustainable development is huge. New international guidance for accommodation facilities to help them improve their impact has just been published.
Furthering sustainable tourism on world tourism day
Sep 27, 2017 - As one of the world’s biggest economic sectors, tourism affects virtually all of us. Not only does it currently represent 7 % of the world’s exports in goods and services, generating USD 4 billion a day on average, it also has a significant impact on the world we live in. Which is why making it sustainable is essential – and the theme of World Tourism Day 2017.
Sep 20, 2017 All tourism activities of whatever motivation – holidays, business travel, conferences, adventure travel and ecotourism – are giving the industry a big boost. Today, tourism is one of the world’s fastest developing sectors, with increasing growth forecasted for the coming years. But how can International...
Sea, sun and quality service on Spainʼs Valencian costa
May 9, 2016 ... One such standard is ISO 14785, Tourist information offices – Tourist information and reception services – Requirements, which contributes to ...
Sun, sand and standards: A new international standard for beaches ...
Jan 15, 2015 ... Whether it be the soft white sand or the call of the sea, beaches have an amazing ability to attract people from far and wide. Now they are even ...
The incredible story of diving standards
Sep 27, 2013... In 1994, Martin Denison, an Austrian diving expert of British origin, set up his own franchise business in Austria using an American qualification ...
ISO standard to boost industrial tourism experiences
Jul 13, 2015 ... If you work as a tour operator and are looking for innovative, and fun learning experiences, or if you work in industry and think people will enjoy...
Safer scuba diving with two new ISO standards
Aug 4, 2009 ... Two new ISO standards will make scuba diving training programmes safer for both newcomers to the sport as well as more experienced divers ...
Adventure tourism - More excitement, less risk (2013-05-02) - ISO
May 2, 2013 ... Do you feel the call of adventure? Do daring rapids tempt you? Do you enjoy trekking through thick jungle or climbing the highest peaks?
Small businesses play a key role in Brazil's tourism sector
Sep 26, 2014 ... One sector of particular importance for the country is adventure tourism, where travelers seek out activities that get adrenaline running high
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