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Travelife GOLD Certification

Travelife is an internationally recognized accommodation sustainability program with a certification especially designed for the tourism industry by the GSTC – Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

It has more than 1,500 certified hotels in more than 50 countries. In mainland Portugal, there are 54 hotels with this certification – including Hotel Açores Lisboa – and in the Azores, the only 7 certified hotels are from the Bensaude Hotels.

Travelife is a pioneer initiative in the certification of companies in the field of tourism, committed to contributing to sustainable development, socially, economically and environmentally.

The Travelife GOLD certificate is given to businesses that demonstrate their performance in various areas:

- Minimizing environmental impact

- Improving economic and social engagement 

- Respect and protect Human Rights and Labor conditions

- Protection of biodiversity

'WE CARE' Certification

This distinction falls under the HOSPES program, which aims to recognize tourism units that stand out for their policies and good environmental sustainability practices.

Sustainability Reports

Previous years:

2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018

Azores

The 1st archipelago in the world to be certified as a sustainable tourism destination

The Azores are the first archipelago in the world to be certified as an "EarthCheck Sustainable Destination". This certification was given during the GSTC - Global Sustainable Tourism Council  conference which took place on Terceira Island in December, 2019.

The Azorean Government, in partnership with the community and tourism industry, has made a commitment to preserve its rich culture and marine ecosystems and be recognized worldwide as a sustainable destination for vacation, business and lifestyle.

Click here to find out more about the "Azores – Towards Sustainability".