More than a certification: a process of continuous improvement involving external and third party audits

At Biosphere Responsible Tourism (BRT) we assess and certify the conformity of sustainability practices in businesses and territorial tourism managers ‘destinations’, whatever their size or location: hotels, restaurants, museums and many other types.

We currently work under the Biosphere Scheme of the Responsible Tourism Institute (RTI), through our own platform, Biosphere Sustainable, where you will complete your certification process independently: you will be able to consult your documentation at any time and receive, 100% online, the external audits required to assess it.

Once the outcome is favourable, your entity's certification will be available in our public web repository, where anyone interested can check the scope and validity of your certification. In this way, you provide clear and assessed information to customers, visitors, investors and the rest of your stakeholders.

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Continuous improvement builds trust

Turismo de Gran Canaria Renews Biosphere Certification and Advances the Continuous Improvement of Its Tourism Management

The organization responsible for the tourism and destination management of Gran Canaria has renewed its Biosphere certification after successfully completing the periodic evaluation and monitoring process.
A practical guide to managing sustainability communication through transparency, verifiable evidence and continuous improvement after EU Directive 2024/825.

How to Manage Sustainability Communication After September 2026

The implementation of Directive (EU) 2024/825 marks the beginning of a new era for businesses and tourism destinations. Starting in September 2026, sustainability communication will need to be managed as an ongoing process based on transparency, verifiable evidence, and continuous improvement.