Why are these hotels green?

Travelocity's Green Hotel Directory works with second- and third-party green hotel certification programs whose standards closely align with the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC) and who can guarantee an on-site audit. This distinguishes our Directory from other less rigorous programs and promotes a standard framework for "sustainable tourism." We know our customers trust us to hold the line against "green washing" and provide them with eco-friendly hotels that have been verified.

As a founding member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, we believe the GSTC provides a comprehensive definition of what it means to be a sustainable tourism provider. We encourage all of our partners to look at ways they can align their programs with the GSTC, as this is the most valuable global framework for distinguishing and harmonizing sustainability criteria in the hospitality industry today, and will continue to grow as a global framework for programs like ours.

About the Global Sustainable Tourism Council

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council is a global coalition of public and private sector members comprised of UN bodies, research and academic institutions, social and environmental NGOs, certification programs, and sustainable travel providers. The mission of the council is to foster increased knowledge and understanding of sustainable tourism practices and the adoption of universal sustainable tourism principles.

Our Certification Partners

Travelocity's Green Hotel Directory works with some of the most well-respected green hotel certification programs around the globe. Learn more about just a few of our partners below. It's easy and affordable to go green with Travelocity, thanks to our Green Hotel Directory. As you shop on our site, you'll see this symbol green hotels marking eco-friendly hotels. Not only are these resorts making changes for better tomorrow, many are budget friendly, too.

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	With over 1,000 clients in 60 countries, EC3 Global is the world's largest certifier of sustainable travel through its EarthCheck Benchmarking & Certification Program. Learn more.
	The Green Key Eco-Rating Program is the first of its kind to certify and inspect hotels in North America based on their commitment to sustainable operations. Learn more.
	Green Globe Certification operates worldwide and certifies sustainable operations and management of travel and tourism companies. Learn more.
	Green Seal is an independent non-profit organization that uses science-based programs and the power of the marketplace to create a more sustainable world. Learn more.
	The EPA offers the ENERGY STAR to hotels demonstrating superior energy performance, which are independently verified by a licensed Professional Engineer. Learn more.
	The U.S. Green Building Council awards LEED® certification to hotels around the world that are built and/or operated for improved environmental performance. Learn more.
	The Rainforest Alliance helps tourism businesses continually improve their environmental and sociocultural practices and helps to prepare them for certification. Learn more.
	The Sustainable Tourism Eco-certification Program™ (STEP) is aligned with the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria and applicable to tourism businesses of all sizes. Learn more.