For interested parties and partner companies
The WIESBADEN RHEINGAU tourism destination has been TourCert-certified since July 2024. On July 9, certificates were presented to 40 qualified partner businesses. You can join the partner program at any time.
Initial certification, award on July 9, 2024
On July 9, 2024, 40 partners were certified as part of the initial certification process for the destination.
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 sustainability, a key issue for the future.
In a multi-step process, the destination assesses its current status and identifies specific areas for improvement. This cross-cutting theme is gradually integrated into the destination’s identity. Building a TourCert partner network helps us make the sustainability efforts of the destination and its service providers visible and tangible for both locals and visitors.
Receiving the award in 2024 marks the start of a collaborative process with our service providers, in which we implement measures to further develop the destination. As part of sustainable tourism development, offerings and structures are continuously reviewed and adapted to promote high-quality, future-oriented tourism development.
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 at tourismusmarketingwicmde.
3. Complete the online self-assessment using the link sent to you. This includes e-learning modules, questions about your farm’s structural data, and your personalized improvement program. Based on your responses, improvement measures will be suggested to you.
4. Identify at least three measures in the improvement program and commit to implementing them within one year.
5. You are authorized to use the “Sustainable Destination Partner” designation and the “TourCert Qualified” logo.
TourCert certifications are valid for three years. To maintain certification, you must regularly update the self-assessment 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.
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.
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.
The mission statement and sustainability report provided here are historical documents intended to transparently document our transformation process to date. We are currently working actively to update all of our publications in order to, among other things, fully reflect the new requirements of the EU Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Ecological Transition (EmpCo).