The Ecolabel for tourism was born on 14 April 2003, when the European Commission extended the possibility to apply the Community ecological quality label to tourist accommodation services (Decision 2003/287/CE).
The tourist structures that have been awarded the European Ecolabel distinguish themselves for their commitment to the safeguard of the environment and, as a consequence, of human health.
The presence of the Ecolabel gives tourists guarantees about:
Besides guaranteeing well-being and eco-quality to tourists, the Ecolabel gives a series of benefits to the accommodation structure applying it.
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