ISO standards are pivotal in promoting enjoyable, sustainable and responsible travel experiences. They address key factors such as service quality, environmental impact, and cultural sensitivity, training requirements for tourism-related professions as well as guidance on how to communicate leisure and entertainment offerings, helping to enhance the reputation and competitiveness of destinations and service providers.

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ISO believes in accessibility for everyone, everywhere, including tourist facilities. Here are a few ISO standards that can help.

Top standards

Standard
ISO 21401:2018
Tourism and related services
Sustainability management system for accommodation establishments

Requirements

Standard
ISO 21902:2021
Tourism and related services
Accessible tourism for all

Requirements and recommendations

Standard
ISO 22483:2020
Tourism and related services
Hotels

Service requirements