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Confirm that you meet the requirements of Galician Sustainable Destination, apply for membership through the web form and, once you are in, start enjoying all the benefits and advantages of being part of the Club.

Advantages

Being part of differential tourist attractions

Training and advice on sustainable tourism

Access to a new channel for attracting tourists

Credibility and assurance vis-à-vis tourists

Promotion and dissemination at national level

Improved capacity to seek alliances and partners

Requirements

The requirements to join the Galician Sustainable Destination Club are divided into qualifying, obligatory and assessable.

Qualifying

All companies that meet at least one of the qualifying requirements, i.e. which are already in possession of an official environmental or sustainability certification, may join directly by sending the relevant accreditation via the web form.

Compulsory and assessable

Those companies that meet all the mandatory requirements and at least 33% of the assessableby means of the binding responsible declaration of the web form may also join.

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Restaurants

Qualifying requirements
Compulsory and assessable requirements

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Accommodation

Qualifying requirements
Compulsory and assessable requirements

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Travel agencies

Qualifying requirements
Compulsory and assessable requirements

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Complementary travel companies

Qualifying requirements
Compulsory and assessable requirements

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Restaurants

Qualifying requirements
Compulsory and assessable requirements

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Accommodation

Qualifying requirements
Compulsory and assessable requirements

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Travel agencies

Qualifying requirements
Compulsory and assessable requirements

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Complementary travel companies

Qualifying requirements
Compulsory and assessable requirements

How can you join?

Galician Sustainable Destination establishes minimum requirements for joining the Club depending on the type of company or tourist product you wish to accredit.

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Apply to join

– Fill in the membership form
– Submit the documentation proving compliance with the qualifying requirements (optional)
– Sign the binding declaration of compliance with the requirements and acceptance of obligations

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Validation and acceptance

Once your application has been validated and accepted, you will receive a document by email accrediting your membership to the Club and the passwords to access the private area.

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Start enjoying the benefits

You will be able to self-manage your sustainable tourist products on the website and benefit from the other advantages of being a member of Galician Sustainable Destination.

How can you join?

Galician Sustainable Destination establishes minimum requirements for joining the Club depending on the type of company or tourist product you wish to accredit.

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Apply to join

Fill in the membership form
Provide the documentation that proves compliance with the qualifying requirements (optional)
Sign the binding responsible statement of compliance with requirements and acceptance of obligations

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Validation and acceptance

Once your application has been validated and accepted, you will receive a document by email accrediting your membership to the Club and the passwords to access the private area.

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Start enjoying the benefits

You will be able to self-manage your sustainable tourist products on the website and benefit from the other advantages of being a member of Galician Sustainable Destination.

Request your membership

1. Fill in your details:

First name *
Surname *
Telephone *
E-mail *
Company name *
Tax ID *
Company size *
Province where the company is located *
Type of company *

2. Indicate the qualifying requirements that your company fulfils and attach the relevant documentation:

Applies carbon or water footprint measurement systems and compensation systemsApplies Environmental Management Systems: EMAS, ISO 14001Has sustainability seals: CETS, ITR, GSTC, ...Has the 'S' mark for tourism sustainability from the ICTE

Add documentation:

3. Confirm that you meet all the mandatory requirements to join the Club:

I confirm that I have checked and comply with all the mandatory requirements

Sustainability

Monitoring of consumption (water, energy...)
Waste management

Geographical location

The accommodation offered must be located in Galicia.

Location and access

Signposting of the premises on the building itself

Contact and reservation system

Call centre system
Internet connection
Card payment

Promotion / marketing

Own information material about the premises (brochure, card). If not available, it may be replaced by the premises’ own website

Relationship with the Product Club

Provides information about the Product Club to customers, and about Galicia, its heritage and its sustainable offer

Local development support

Purchases local products to supply its premises
Gives information on local products from Galicia

4. Indicate the assessable requirements that the company meets (minimum 33%)*:

Geographical location

The Q for quality, ISO 9001, SICTED, MACT or Galician Product Clubs that incorporate quality requirements

Quality systems

The corporate or fiscal headquarters must be located in Galicia

Location and access

Space for parkingThe parking space has a charging point for electric vehiclesAccessible for people with reduced mobility

Contact and reservation system

Call centre systemInternet connectionCard payment

Staff

Staff are fluent in one or more foreign languages

Promotion / marketing

Own promotional elements (website of the premises)Features in guides or web spacesParticipation in events related to the Product Club

General

Applies inclusion and accessibility policiesRaises awareness among tourists for responsible consumptionConducts gender-sensitive activities (equality plans and policies)

Building or infrastructure

Building well kept and in good condition

Relationship with the Product Club

Staff at the premises are trained in sustainable tourism

Communication

The premises communicate to its customers the measures they are taking in favorur of sustainability (oral information, in writing, on their website, on posters)

Local development support

Hires local staffCSR activities with an impact on the local area

Associations

Belongs to a tourist association

2. Indicate the qualifying requirements that your company fulfils and attach the relevant documentation:

Applies carbon or water footprint measurement systems and compensation systemsHas sustainability seals: CETS, ITR, GSTC, ...Has been awarded the Green Star of the MICHELIN Guide

Add documentation:

3. Confirm that you meet all the mandatory requirements to join the Club:

I confirm that I have checked and comply with all the mandatory requirements

Sustainability

Monitoring of consumption (water, energy...)
Waste management

Geographical location

The restaurant must be located in Galicia

Location and access

There is road access to the premises

Spaces for clients

The dining room is spacious, well ventilated, odour- and smoke-free (At least during working hours, by a person authorised to inform and formalise a reservation)

Contact and reservation system

Has an adequate system for receiving telephone bookings (At least during working hours, by a person authorised to inform and formalise a reservation)
Accepts payment by credit card

Catering service

The menu includes local and zero-kilometre products

4. Indicate the assessable requirements that the company meets (minimum 33%)*:

Sustainability

Makes investments in energy efficiency and/or water savings for an amount of at least €1,000Carries out activities aimed at reducing consumption (investments in energy efficiency, geothermal energy, etc.)Applies animal welfare measures (if applicable)Has policies regarding supplier selection, responsible purchasing or inventory, etc.Has sustainable energy generation systems (wind, solar, etc.)Has a system of indicators to improve sustainabilityIntegrates circular economy policiesUses recycled or environmentally certified paper for printed materials and/or promote materials in digital formatDevelops products or experiences based on elements of the local identity (cultural manifestations, ethnographic elements, etc.)

The Q for Quality System, MACT, SICTED

The establishment has the Q for Quality certificate or the Tourism Quality Approach Model (MACT or SICTED)

Location and access

Has indicator signs (The identification of the premises is visible on the façade)Parking space available (There is public space in the immediate vicinity with easy parking facilities for vehicles; Has its own enclosed car park (or a car park by arrangement if next to it))The parking space has a charging point for electric vehiclesHas access systems to the establishment accessible to people with reduced mobility

Spaces for clients

Has access systems to the establishment for people with reduced mobility

Contact and reservation system

The menu is available in Galician, Spanish and at least one other languageStaff are fluent in one or more foreign languages

Staff

Staff have specific training and knowledge of the Product Club

Promotion / marketing

Has its own promotional elements (existence / quality of printed material and web page will be valued)The premises promotional material or space displays the logo identifying their Product Club membershipThe company's communication makes reference to sustainability aspectsBelongs to a product Club and/or has a loyalty system in place

Catering service

The menu includes information on organic farming productsIncludes traditional gastronomy recipes

General

Information material on visits or activities related to the Product Club is available (Printed material is available to inform the customer; Staff are sufficiently trained to provide information)Organises or participates in events related to the Product ClubApplies inclusion and accessibility policiesRaises awareness among tourists for responsible consumptionConducts gender-sensitive activities (equality plans and policies)

Building

There are decorative elements related to the Product ClubFits in with traditional architecture

Associations

Belongs to a tourist association

2. Indicate the qualifying requirements that your company fulfils and attach the relevant documentation:

Applies carbon or water footprint measurement systems and compensation systemsHas sustainability seals: CETS, ITR, GSTC, ...

Add documentation:

3. Confirm that you meet all the mandatory requirements to join the Club:

I confirm that I have checked and comply with all the mandatory requirements

Sustainability

Monitoring of consumption (water, energy...)
Waste management

Geographical location

The premises / office must be located in Galicia
The company's Tax ID must show that the company is located in Galicia

Contact and reservation system

Has an adequate system for receiving telephone bookings (At least during working hours, by a person authorised to inform and formalise a reservation)
Accepts payment by credit card

Image

Keeps the plaque identifying it as a member of the Product Club
Includes the image of the Product Club in your promotion, printed material and on the Internet

4. Indicate the assessable requirements that the company meets (minimum 33%)*:

Sustainability

Makes investments in energy efficiency and/or water savings for an amount of at least €1,000Carries out activities aimed at reducing consumption (investments in energy efficiency, geothermal energy, etc.)Has policies regarding supplier selection, responsible purchasing or inventory, etc.Provides environmental training to employeesHas sustainable energy generation systems (wind, solar, etc.)Has a system of indicators to improve sustainabilityIntegrates circular economy policiesUses recycled or environmentally certified paper for printed materials and/or promote materials in digital formatDevelops products or experiences based on elements of the local identity (cultural manifestations, ethnographic elements, etc.)

The Q for Quality System, MACT, SICTED

The establishment has the Q for Quality certificate or the Tourism Quality Approach Model (MACT or SICTED)

Location and access

There is road access to the premisesHas indicator signsParking space availableThe parking space has a charging point for electric vehiclesHas access systems to the establishment for people with reduced mobility

Spaces for clients

The office space is spacious and comfortable for clients, with good air conditioning in accordance with the use and needs of the service

Contact and reservation system

Has an adequate system for receiving telephone bookingsStaff are fluent in one or more foreign languages

Staff

Staff have specific training and knowledge of the Product Club

Promotion / marketing

The premises have their own promotional elementsThe premises promotional material or space displays the logo identifying their Product Club membershipThe company's communication makes reference to sustainability aspectsMembership of any other product club

General

Information material on visits or activities related to the Product Club is availableHas printed material to inform the clientOrganises or participates in events related to the Product ClubApplies inclusion and accessibility policiesRaises awareness among tourists for responsible consumptionConducts gender-sensitive activities (equality plans and policies)

Building

There are decorative elements related to the Product Club

Associations

Belongs to a tourist association

2. Indicate the qualifying requirements that your company fulfils and attach the relevant documentation:

Applies carbon or water footprint measurement systems and compensation systemsApplies Environmental Management Systems: EMAS, ISO 14001Has sustainability seals: CETS, ITR, GSTC, ...

Add documentation:

3. Confirm that you meet all the mandatory requirements to join the Club:

I confirm that I have checked and comply with all the mandatory requirements

Sustainability

Monitoring of consumption (water, energy...)
Waste management

Geographical location

Tourist activities must take place in Galicia

Business activities

Compatible with the sustainable tourism strategy and applicable land protection legislation
Limitations on the number of participants or time constraints for activities in sensitive locations

Safety of activities and equipment

Has technical specification sheets for each activity
The materials that have to be approved by law comply with this legislation
Has established quality criteria for the purchase of materials used in the activities, according to their nature and risk
Materials are periodically reviewed

Contact and reservation system

Has an adequate system for receiving telephone bookings (At least during working hours, by a person authorised to inform and formalise a reservation)

Image

Keeps the plaque identifying it as a member of the Product Club (3 month deadline for the plaque to be put in place)
Includes the image of the Product Club in your promotion, printed material and on the Internet (You have 6 months to include the image)

4. Indicate the assessable requirements that the company meets (minimum 33%)*:

The Q for Quality System, MACT, SICTED

The establishment has the Q for Quality certificate or the Tourism Quality Approach Model (MACT or SICTED)

Business activities

Activities that can be adapted for people with disabilities

Local development support

Hires local staffCSR activities with an impact on the local area

Location and access

Has road access to the establishment (if applicable)Has indicator signsParking space availableThe parking space has a charging point for electric vehiclesHas access systems to the establishment for people with reduced mobility

Spaces for clients

The office space is spacious and comfortable for clients, with good air conditioning in accordance with the use and needs of the service

Contact and reservation system

Accepts payment by credit cardHas an adequate system for receiving telephone bookingsStaff are fluent in one or more foreign languages

Staff

Staff have specific training and knowledge of the Product Club

Promoción/ comercialización

Has its own promotion elements (At least during working hours, by a person authorized to inform and formalize a reservation)The premises promotional material or space displays the logo identifying their Product Club membershipThe company's communication makes reference to sustainability aspectsMembership of any other product club

General

Building

There are decorative elements related to the Product Club

Associations

Belongs to a tourist association

Compulsory questions *

I have reviewed the requirements to join Galician Sustainable Destination and I responsibly declare in a binding manner that: I meet the qualifying requirements of the sustainability block and the other requirements block and/or I meet all the requirements set out as compulsory, as well as 33% of the assessable requirements.

I have reviewed the obligations and commitments that come with membership of the Galician Sustainable Destination Product Club and I undertake to fulfil and respect them for as long as I am a member of the Club.

I have read and accept the privacy policy.