For interested parties and partner companies
The tourism destination WIESBADEN RHEINGAU has been TourCert certified since July 2024. The certificates were awarded to the partners on July 9. As part of the initial certification, 40 partner businesses were recognized. You too can become a partner business. You can join the process at any time.
Initial certification, award on July 9, 2024
On July 9, 2024, 40 partners were awarded the initial certification.
Why TourCert certification?
Certification by the consulting firm TourCert is an internationally recognized destination certification for the tourism industry. The Hessian Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) are in charge of the process. TMH Tourismusmanagement Hessen UG provides support in the operational implementation of the future topic of sustainability.
In a multi-stage process, the destination determines the current situation and derives specific potential for improvement. The cross-cutting issue is gradually being incorporated into the destination's identity. The establishment of a TourCert partner network helps us to make the sustainability efforts of the destination and its service providers visible and tangible for locals and guests alike.
The successful 2024 award is the starting signal to get into action together with our service providers and to position our destination sustainably on the market. The aim of the sustainable tourism development process is to ensure high-quality and future-proof tourism through measures, the design of offers and continuous orientation.
What advantages do you have as a partner company?
- Destination certification gives you the opportunity to carry out a sustainability qualification free of charge.
- The TourCert self-check will tell you how sustainable your company is.
- By credibly practising responsibility for the environment and society, you can position yourself clearly on the national and international market and meet the increasing expectations of the tourism target group for environmentally and socially responsible offers.
- Your company will receive a certificate and can use the "Sustainable Destination Partner" logo for marketing purposes.
- Benefit from the TourCert/Naturpark RheinTaunus partner network and exchange ideas with other regional service providers.
- Your company will be identified and highlighted as a TourCert partner business in the DMO's marketing communications.
- You will also receive discounted online training courses from the TourCert consultancy. Your company will be included in the TourCert community and benefit from their marketing services.
Would you like to take part? This is how it works:
1. commit yourself with your signature to the sustainability guidelines in the partner agreement linked below and send the document to tourismusmarketingwicmde.
Option A: You already have a recognized environmental certificate.
2. send proof of your existing environmental label to tourismusmarketingwicmde
3. there are no further To Dos. You are entitled to use the "Sustainable Destination Partner" award.
Option B: You do not currently have a recognized environmental certificate.
2. express your interest in tourismusmarketingwicmde
3. complete the self-check online using the link sent to you. This contains e-learning modules, queries about your company's structural data and your individual improvement program. Improvement measures will be suggested to you based on your entries.
4. define at least three measures in the improvement program and commit to implementing them within one year.
5. you are entitled to bear the "Sustainable Destination Partner" award and the "TourCert Qualified" logo.
The TourCert qualifications are recognized for three years. A prerequisite for continuation is the regular updating of the self-check and the improvement program.
Partner agreement Sustainable destination
Download the partner agreement below, commit to the included sustainability guidelines and support us on our way to becoming a sustainable destination.
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Mission Statement Destination WIESBADEN RHEINGAU
The mission statement is intended to serve as a self-image for tourism stakeholders and provide orientation in their daily activities. It is based on the three pillars of sustainability.
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Sustainability report WIESBADEN RHEINGAU 2024
The sustainability report below provides a comprehensive and transparent overview of the status quo in the TourCert process. It also provides information on the improvement measures defined by the DMO for the next three years.