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Provides luxury hotels and their restaurants/spas with clearly defined best practices to protect the environment and support the wellbeing of employees, guests and the community without compromising guest experience.
The VERIFIED™ Responsible Hospitality costs $0 USD, takes approximately 4 weeks, and requires around 20 hours of study. Over 500 organizations have earned this certification worldwide. Renewal costs $0 USD every 12 months.
This verification is best suited for luxury hotel, resort, restaurant, and spa operators — particularly those already Forbes Travel Guide Star-Rated or aspiring to that recognition — who want a credible, structured framework to formalise and communicate their sustainability commitments. It is especially valuable for sustainability directors, general managers, and operations leaders at upscale properties seeking to differentiate themselves with eco-conscious guests and travel advisors. Properties that already have some sustainability protocols in place will find the chatbot-based audit process efficient and affirming.
Certification
English
2023
500
Available
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