Biosphere Responsible Tourism on beaches

Biosphere Responsible Tourism certification helps to achieve sustainable tourism. Biosphere represents a commitment to sustainable tourism based on environmental, economic and socio-cultural sustainability, offering:

• Positioning the business as a leader within an emerging tourism trend.
• Strengthening the company’s reputation and credibility.
• Adding value to your products and services by promoting brand differentiation.
• Establishing new business relationships with other sustainable organisations.
• Aligning with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Biosphere Responsible Tourism applies to destinations as well as hotels, restaurants, events, experiences and beaches, amongst others. At EmasConsultors, we are helping the beaches of Sitges and Calella to achieve this accreditation.

The Biosphere accreditation takes the following points into account:

• Inclusive and sustainable economic growth, such as collaboration with local stakeholders
• Social inclusion and employment through employee training and development
• Efficient use of resources, environmental protection and climate change
• Cultural values, diversity and heritage, through the protection of cultural heritage as well as culture and traditions
• Customer safety, both through surveillance and lifesaving and first aid
• Tools for a sustainable tourism policy (Responsible Tourism Policy, Action Plan to implement improvements, system of indicators and responsible marketing)
• Quality customer service through quality management and customer satisfaction measurement, with the aim of building customer loyalty and ensuring continuous improvement.