Welcome to San Vigilio Dolomites! In our destination, we have the privilege of enjoying pristine nature and a unique cultural heritage. As guests in a region where 56% has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sustainability is especially close to our hearts. We are committed to respecting and preserving this unique beauty for the world.
Our goal as a tourism cooperative is to promote and support sustainable tourism in our destination. Therefore, we are proud to have been the first destination in South Tyrol to receive GSTC certification (Global Sustainable Tourism Council) in 2021. Established by the United Nations in 2007, the GSTC is a non-profit organization that sets global sustainability standards for destinations, accommodations, and tour operators.
The GSTC certification indicators are designed to implement the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and are divided into four main areas covering the pillars of sustainability:
Sustainable destination management | Socioeconomic sustainability | Cultural sustainability | Environmental sustainability
In addition to the San Vigilio-San Martin Tourism Cooperative, seven accommodation providers have also been recognized for their development and holistic vision of sustainable tourism. This recognition followed a detailed assessment analyzing all aspects of their management.
Furthermore, we have received the South Tyrolean Sustainability Label, a sustainability standard specifically developed for our province.
These certifications ensure balanced development in harmony with the environment and the local community. They provide practical guidelines on how tourism can remain a valuable resource without compromising the culture, quality of life of the local population, and the preservation of natural resources. San Vigilio Dolomites thus stands as a model for responsible tourism management.
Achieving these certifications is merely a starting point for us. Our identity, lifestyle, and values, which have always been closely tied to respect for our environment, drive us toward continuous improvement. Together with you, we face the important task of respecting and protecting the surrounding area, so we can continue to enjoy its beauty and preserve it for future generations.
In addition to the GSTC certification of the San Vigilio-San Martin Tourism Cooperative, seven accommodation providers have been recognized for their development and holistic vision of sustainable tourism. This recognition followed a detailed evaluation analyzing all aspects of their management.
Our goal as a cooperative is to increase the number of environmentally certified accommodations in our area, further raising awareness and attention to issues such as environmental, cultural, and social protection.
We are proud to showcase our certified accommodations, which we hope will serve as a model for many others.
For us, sustainability is a lived practice that guides all our actions. Here we present some of our best practices implemented to protect the environment around us, with the hope that they may serve as an example for citizens and responsible tourists alike.
Here are collected the actions and decisions taken by the Tourism Cooperative to ensure the economically, socially and environmentally sustainable development of our beautiful area. We are fortunate to be able to enjoy the beautiful resources and landscapes of the Dolomites, discover our commitment to protect them.
Sustainable Development StrategyHere are the monitoring initiatives that the Co-operative and other destination bodies carry out. Monitoring is an indispensable element in the management of a destination. Only by monitoring various elements can one be aware of the effect of the measures and projects implemented.
Monitoring documentThis document, drawn up as part of the DestinAction Bootcamp project, is an in-depth analysis of what tourism means for the area, its effects and impacts, both positive and negative. An understanding of the tourism phenomenon is essential to be able to govern it in the best possible way, so as to make it a positive factor, today and tomorrow. In the document you will also find the results of a survey of residents on their opinion of tourism in the destination. (Document in Italian only)
Impacts and effects of tourismThis document outlines our targets for reducing energy consumption in the destination and the associated CO2 equivalent emissions. We commit ourselves directly as a Cooperative, but at the same time we try to involve all facilities and businesses in our territory. Only with everyone's commitment can we have the maximum effect!
Energy consumption and emission reduction programmeThis document presents the total economic value generated by tourism for our destination. In addition to the reference to GDP, you will also find information on employment and jobs related to the sector. (Document only in Italian)
Added value of tourismHere you will find a document with the results, in the form of a table, of the questionnaire we offer our guests, to assess our work and their satisfaction with their holiday spent with us. (Italian only)
THE RESULTS OF THE SURVEY
