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Excellence in action
The achievements of ISO/TC 228 have been recognized through the Lawrence D. Eicher Award for excellence and superior performance, presented on 20 September 2017 at the 40th ISO General Assembly, held in Berlin, Germany.
Working Group Calendar Fourth Quarter 2017
After the Panama meetings that took place last May 2017, the experts are starting to plan the next meetings to keep on making progress on their projects.
New Family of Standards on Yacht Harbours published!
The Yacht harbour sector can now choose among 3 different service levels
Communiqué on the XII plenary meeting of ISO/TC 228 Tourism and related services
ISO/TC 228 has held its 12th meeting in May 2017 in Panama together with 8 Working Groups. 50 delegates from 25 countries and 3 Organizations in Liaison attended the plenary meeting hosted by Autoridad de Turismo de Panamá (ATP) and the Panamanian Commission of Industrial and Technical Standards (DGNTI /COPANIT).
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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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