Several accommodation providers on the Ritten Plateau implement measures covering environmental, social and economic responsibility. Their efforts have been assessed according to defined criteria within independent certification and evaluation schemes and recognised with different sustainability labels.
South Tyrol Sustainability Label – Level 3 and GSTC Criteria The criteria of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) provide an internationally recognised framework for assessing sustainable tourism practices. They cover areas such as sustainable management, social and economic benefits for local communities, the protection of cultural heritage and the responsible use of natural resources.
The South Tyrol Sustainability Label – Level 3 is the highest level of the sustainability programme developed by IDM South Tyrol. Its requirements are aligned with the GSTC criteria.
South Tyrol Label - Level 3: Adler Ritten *****
Parkhotel Holzner ****s
Hotel Weihrerhof ****
Schartner Alm - Lodges und Camping South Tyrol Label - Level 2 Gloriette Guesthouse ****
Hotel Lichtenstern ***s
Berghotel Zum Zirm ***s
Bioland: The Bioland certification confirms compliance with the standards of the Bioland Association. These standards define requirements for organic farming as well as the production and marketing of organic food. Compliance is verified through regular independent inspections.
Weidacherhof °°°°
Apipura Hotel Rinner ***
Rielinger °°°°
Blaue Schwalbe: The Blue Swallow (Blaue Schwalbe) is a quality label for travel offers that meet defined ecological and social criteria. Assessments include, among other aspects, the use of regional and seasonal products as well as additional requirements for environmentally and socially responsible travel.
Awarded the Blue Swallow label:
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