{"id":17092,"date":"2025-02-25T06:24:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T06:24:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/?p=17092"},"modified":"2025-03-28T05:03:43","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T05:03:43","slug":"travelife-certified-sustainability-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/travelife-certified-sustainability-award.html","title":{"rendered":"Lux Travel DMC to Receive Travelife Certified Award"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Amsterdam, February 24th, 2025. <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/\">Lux Travel DMC<\/a> (Vietnam) received the Travelife Certified award today. The award recognizes Lux Travel DMC&#8217;s long-term efforts and frontrunner position regarding sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/travelife-certified-sustainability-award.html\/#Lux_Travel_DMC_Proudly_Received_Travelife_Certified\" >Lux Travel DMC Proudly Received Travelife Certified<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/travelife-certified-sustainability-award.html\/#About_Travelife_wwwtravelifeorg\" >About Travelife (www.travelife.org)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/travelife-certified-sustainability-award.html\/#About_Lux_Travel_DMC\" >About Lux Travel DMC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lux_Travel_DMC_Proudly_Received_Travelife_Certified\"><\/span>Lux Travel DMC Proudly Received Travelife Certified<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/\">Lux Travel DMC<\/a> complies with more than 200 criteria related to an operator\u2019s office management, product range, international business partners, and customer information. The Travelife standard covers the ISO 26000 Corporate Social Responsibility themes, including environment, biodiversity, human rights, and labour relations, and is in full compliance with the UN.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17094\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17094\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17094\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lux-Travel-DMC_24-02-2025_company_certificate.jpg\" alt=\"Lux Travel DMC received Travelife Certified Award\" width=\"1170\" height=\"827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lux-Travel-DMC_24-02-2025_company_certificate.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lux-Travel-DMC_24-02-2025_company_certificate-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lux-Travel-DMC_24-02-2025_company_certificate-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lux-Travel-DMC_24-02-2025_company_certificate-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lux-Travel-DMC_24-02-2025_company_certificate-585x414.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17094\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lux Travel DMC received Travelife Certified Award<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mr. Naut Kusters, manager of Travelife for tour operators, \u201cI am delighted to see that sustainability in the tour operators\u2019 sector is obtaining momentum. The award of Lux Travel DMC will inspire other companies in Vietnam to follow the same path\u201d.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&#8220;Receiving the Travelife Certification on our 20th anniversary is a milestone that reflects our unwavering commitment to sustainable tourism. This award beongs to our team, partners, and travelers who share our vision for a greener future.&#8221; \u2013 Pham Ha, CEO, Lux Travel DMC.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17095\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17095\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17095 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Tree-planting.jpg\" alt=\"Tree planting in Yen Bai\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Tree-planting.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Tree-planting-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Tree-planting-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Tree-planting-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Tree-planting-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Tree-planting-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17095\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lux Travel Team joined to plant 2000 trees in Yen Bai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This prestigious certification recognizes Lux Travel DMC&#8217;s commitment to sustainability, reinforcing its dedication to eco-friendly tourism, responsible travel practices, and community empowerment. As a pioneer in luxury and sustainable travel in Southeast Asia, the company continues to lead the way in zero plastic waste tourism, carbon offsetting, and authentic cultural experiences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Travelife is the leading international sustainability certification for the travel sector. More than 35 national travel associations are promoting the scheme to their members including 20 European Travel associations. Since 2012, more than 1500 tour operators have been trained in CSR and more than 500 tour operators have been awarded.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mr. Pham Ha, CEO, Lux Travel DMC added more: &#8220;We would also like to thank our partner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.evaneos.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evaneos<\/a>, who connects us with travellers seeking more sustainable trips, for their support in achieving this award. Together, we are shaping the future of responsible travel, ensuring that luxury and sustainability go hand in hand for a positive impact on our planet and communities&#8221;.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Travelife_wwwtravelifeorg\"><\/span>About Travelife (www.travelife.org)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Travelife is a certification scheme, dedicated to achieving sustainable practices within the tourism industry. It provides companies with realistic sustainability goals, tools, and solutions to implement positive change within their businesses and supply chains. The scheme as two sections. Travelife for Hotels is managed by ABTA \u2013 The UK Travel Association. Travelife for Tour Operators is managed by ECEAT- a not-for-profit organisation based in The Netherlands.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Travelife for Tour Operators provides online training and practical tools for sustainability management and certification. The training and online tools are suitable for tour operators of any size and cover all management aspects of the travel company business including office operations, the supply chain, destinations, and consumers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Upon submitting a report in compliance with the Travelife standard (based on an independent onsite audit), the company can obtain the \u201cTravelife Certified\u201d status. The Travelife standard is based upon the full Corporate Social Responsibility themes, including labour conditions, human rights, environment, biodiversity and fair business practices. The management requirements are compatible with EMAS and ISO 14001. The scheme is supported by more than 35 national travel associations to further its implementation among members.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Travelife for Tour operators en Travel agent<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Naut Kusters, phone +31 648 805 475<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">n.kusters@travelife.info<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">www.travelife.info<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/certified.jpg\" alt=\"Travelife Certified\" width=\"543\" height=\"211\" \/><em><br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Lux_Travel_DMC\"><\/span>About Lux Travel DMC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/\">Lux Travel DMC<\/a> is a leading luxury and sustainable tour operator in Southeast Asia, specializing in bespoke, eco-friendly travel experiences. As a Travelife partner since December 2023, the company is committed to zero plastic waste tourism, carbon offsetting, and authentic cultural immersion. With award-winning expertise, Lux Travel DMC blends high-end comfort with responsible tourism, ensuring unforgettable journeys that benefit both travelers and local communities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-16063 \" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/z5773849648314_c31f76c66814d509962008a42417bdfd.jpg\" alt=\"Logo Lux Travel DMC\" width=\"686\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/z5773849648314_c31f76c66814d509962008a42417bdfd.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/z5773849648314_c31f76c66814d509962008a42417bdfd-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/z5773849648314_c31f76c66814d509962008a42417bdfd-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/z5773849648314_c31f76c66814d509962008a42417bdfd-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/z5773849648314_c31f76c66814d509962008a42417bdfd-585x405.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amsterdam, February 24th, 2025. Lux Travel DMC (Vietnam) received the Travelife Certified award today. 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