Sustainable tourism is about responsible travel, openness and respect for the destinations visited, foreign habitats, people and cultures. The DERTOUR Group aims to integrate sustainable aspects into its products and create authentic vacation experiences that inspire. The DERTOUR Group is therefore committed to holistic tourism that takes equal account of the social, ecological and economic aspects of the vacation destination.
In doing so, it relies on
Economic participation of the population in the destination
Fair dealings with partners and their employees
Innovative travel concepts that enable cultural exchange and authentic experiences
Sustainable contributions to animal and nature conservation
Enthusiasm for the beauty, but also an understanding of the challenges of the destination
For all those who care about responsible vacations, the BEWUSST REISEN product line bundles more sustainable travel offers from the DERTOUR brand in the BEWUSST REISEN magazine and the Online Theme World (german only).
In addition to sustainably certified hotels, the DERTOUR BEWUSST REISEN magazines also offer excursions and round trips that meet the criteria of responsible tourism – within Europe, in destinations around the Mediterranean and in selected long-haul destinations.
All hotels in the product line are certified sustainable by a standard recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC). They are characterized by active sustainability management, reduce their ecological footprint, demonstrate social responsibility and specifically involve the local community in their activities.
In addition to the certified hotels, the DERTOUR BEWUSST REISEN magazine also presents selected activities and excursions that enable a gentle and more conscious way of traveling in terms of transport, environmental and nature conservation, regional specialties as well as social and cultural aspects. The magazine features more sustainable small group trips that reduce the footprint of travel and increase positive effects. Practical tips and suggestions on responsible travel round off the content. DERTOUR BEWUSST REISEN offers can be booked through travel agencies and online via www.dertour.de/nachhaltige-hotels .
The DERTOUR Group aims to provide a standardized and transparent decision-making aid for all those who want to enjoy a vacation that is as sustainable as possible. This is why the DERTOUR Group marks those hotels that meet the minimum requirements of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) criteria catalog with the engage logo of a green leaf in the shape of a heart.
All hotels that carry this label are certified to a standard recognized by the GSTC and are constantly working to achieve their ambitious sustainability goals. This provides a globally recognized minimum standard for all those who want to keep their ecological footprint as low as possible when travelling. The label is gradually being implemented in the catalogs and via a filter function on the online portals of a steadily increasing number of tour operators.
Offers that are not certified according to international standards can also meet generally recognized criteria for responsible tourism, such as the DERTOUR tours and excursions mentioned above. They are based on the sustainability criteria of the GSTC.
When evaluating the excursions and round trips, various sub-areas were considered, for example locomotion and transport, socio-economic and cultural aspects, environmental protection and nature conservation, as well as catering and culinary offerings. These offers were carefully scrutinised using specially developed tools.
More sustainable excursions and round trips are labelled with the bright green leaf in the shape of a heart.
By 2025
The enigmatic land bird Dodo once lived on Mauritius and inspired the name of the campaign “The Wise Dodo. Preserve our Island.”
The two brands, DERTOUR and Meiers Weltreisen, combine authentic travel experiences that highlight the island’s valuable cultural heritage and diverse flora and fauna while promoting social and environmental projects.
The enigmatic land bird Dodo once lived on Mauritius and inspired the name of the campaign “The Wise Dodo. Preserve our Island.”
The two brands, DERTOUR and Meiers Weltreisen, combine authentic travel experiences that highlight the island’s valuable cultural heritage and diverse flora and fauna while promoting social and environmental projects.
The excursions meet six defined sustainability criteria:
The tours with the Wise Dodo can also be booked in combination with certified hotels from the DERTOUR Group portfolio. Together, this creates a vacation that remains sustainably memorable.
