Sustainability

Implementing the sustainability standards in businesses and disclosing the certified organizations

Setting standards regarding water consumption, wastewater treatment, solid waste, energy and GHGs, green purchasing, transportation, etc.

Developing tourism products in accordance with sustainability criteria

Promoting destinations respectful to culture and the nature,

Monitoring visitors, following up visitor satisfaction

Putting efforts to make the destination accessible to everyone (barrier-free tourism)

Attaching significance to the sustainability message during the communication works

Informing visitors about sustainability, as well as natural and cultural values of the region

Monitoring the impact of visitors on the local community and taking measures to increase their contribution to the local economy

Prioritizing employment of women in institutions and organizations located in the destination and contributing to gender mainstreaming efforts

Creating opportunities for women to access income, decision-making processes, financial services, social security, property ownership, work and occupation