{"id":17160,"date":"2025-03-06T05:12:04","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T05:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/?p=17160"},"modified":"2026-03-20T09:33:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T09:33:42","slug":"lux-travel-honored-for-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/lux-travel-honored-for-sustainability.html","title":{"rendered":"Lux Travel DMC Received Sustainability Certification at ITB Berlin 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_17164\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17164\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17164 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6378977137733_8c841c12c5bdef0bf9eab3298cbb1b5a.jpg\" alt=\"At Travelife Award Ceremony at ITB Berlin 2025\" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6378977137733_8c841c12c5bdef0bf9eab3298cbb1b5a.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6378977137733_8c841c12c5bdef0bf9eab3298cbb1b5a-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6378977137733_8c841c12c5bdef0bf9eab3298cbb1b5a-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6378977137733_8c841c12c5bdef0bf9eab3298cbb1b5a-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6378977137733_8c841c12c5bdef0bf9eab3298cbb1b5a-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17164\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">At Travelife Award Ceremony at ITB Berlin 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">(Berlin, March 5th) \u2013 Last night, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\">Lux Travel DMC<\/a>, Vietnam&#8217;s First Luxury Tour Operator, was honored as one of the top 6 global sustainable travel companies, receiving the sustainability certification Travelife Certified\u00a0 Award 2025.<\/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 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/lux-travel-honored-for-sustainability.html\/#Travelife_Certified_%E2%80%93_A_Testament_to_Sustainable_Tourism\" >Travelife Certified \u2013 A Testament to Sustainable Tourism<\/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\/lux-travel-honored-for-sustainability.html\/#Lux_Travel_DMC_%E2%80%93_Pioneering_Sustainable_Travel_in_Practice\" >Lux Travel DMC \u2013 Pioneering Sustainable Travel in Practice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/lux-travel-honored-for-sustainability.html\/#Key_Highlights_of_Lux_Travel_DMC_at_ITB_Berlin_2025\" >Key Highlights of Lux Travel DMC at ITB Berlin 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/lux-travel-honored-for-sustainability.html\/#Positioning_Vietnam_as_a_Global_Leader_in_Sustainable_Tourism\" >Positioning Vietnam as a Global Leader in Sustainable Tourism<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Honored_at_ITB_Berlin_2025_for_Sustainability_certification\"><\/span>Honored at ITB Berlin 2025 for Sustainability certification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At ITB Berlin 2025, the world\u2019s largest travel trade show, taking place from March 4-6, 2025, in Berlin, Germany, Lux Travel DMC (luxtraveldmc.com), a member of LuxGroup (lux group.vn), has officially been awarded the Travelife Certified Excellence in Sustainability Award\u2014the most prestigious recognition for travel companies excelling in sustainable tourism.<br \/>\nThis marks the first time a Vietnamese luxury tour operator has received Travelife Certified. Following a rigorous audit by Travelife, a sustainability certification body based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the operator met nearly 250 strict sustainability criteria. This milestone underscores Lux Travel DMC\u2019s commitment to responsible tourism, sustainable development, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices in Vietnam\u2019s travel industry.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Lux Travel DMC is recognized as Vietnam\u2019s first luxury tour operator to receive the Travelife Certified Sustainability Award, which reflects our unwavering dedication to responsible tourism and adherence to ESG standards &#8211;\u00a0 Travelife<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17162\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17162\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17162\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/e2f87932-d294-47f6-a6ba-6d43c0d9393c.jpg\" alt=\"Lux Travel DMC honored for sustainability certification \" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/e2f87932-d294-47f6-a6ba-6d43c0d9393c.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/e2f87932-d294-47f6-a6ba-6d43c0d9393c-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/e2f87932-d294-47f6-a6ba-6d43c0d9393c-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/e2f87932-d294-47f6-a6ba-6d43c0d9393c-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/e2f87932-d294-47f6-a6ba-6d43c0d9393c-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17162\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lux Travel DMC honored for sustainability certification<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Travelife_Certified_%E2%80%93_A_Testament_to_Sustainable_Tourism\"><\/span>Travelife Certified \u2013 A Testament to Sustainable Tourism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Travelife Certified is one of the world\u2019s most prestigious sustainability certifications in the travel industry, officially recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) under the United Nations. To achieve this certification, Lux Travel DMC had to meet stringent standards, including:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Environmental Protection: Reducing plastic waste, conserving energy, and cutting carbon emissions.<\/li>\n<li>Social Responsibility: Supporting local communities, preserving culture and heritage.<\/li>\n<li>Sustainable Business Management: Ensuring fair labor conditions and responsible partnerships.<\/li>\n<li>Raising Customer Awareness: Promoting sustainable tourism and responsible travel experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Travelife Certified accreditation is valid from February 24, 2025, to February 24, 2027, placing Lux Travel DMC among the top 500 most sustainable travel companies globally.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Mr. Naut Lusters, Program Manager of Travelife for Tour Operators, remarked:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cLux Travel DMC is the first high-end tour operator in Vietnam to achieve this certification and is among the top 500 globally. I am delighted to see the travel industry increasingly prioritizing sustainability. Lux Travel DMC\u2019s achievement as part of LuxGroup will undoubtedly inspire many other companies in Vietnam and across Asia to follow this path.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17094\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17094\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17094 size-full\" 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 Certification 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<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lux_Travel_DMC_%E2%80%93_Pioneering_Sustainable_Travel_in_Practice\"><\/span>Lux Travel DMC \u2013 Pioneering Sustainable Travel in Practice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As a Leading Luxury Tour Operator specializing in curated experiences, Lux Travel DMC is not only committed to delivering premium services but also integrating sustainability into every aspect of its operations through the following initiatives:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Minimizing environmental impact in offices: Reducing printing, utilizing renewable energy, and cutting single-use plastics.<\/li>\n<li>Developing green travel experiences: Partnering with eco-friendly hotels, restaurants, and sustainable destinations.<\/li>\n<li>Empowering local communities: Creating sustainable jobs and promoting cultural heritage preservation.<\/li>\n<li>Integrating green technology: Implementing smart management systems to reduce carbon emissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr. Pham Ha: \u201cSustainability is no longer an option\u2014it is a necessity\u201d. At the award ceremony, Dr. Pham Ha, Founder &amp; CEO of Lux Travel DMC, stated:<br \/>\n\u201cWe are incredibly proud to be Vietnam\u2019s first high-end tour operator to achieve Travelife Certified status. This is a testament to our continuous efforts in promoting sustainable tourism and serves as a motivation for us to keep innovating, creating positive impacts for our customers and communities. We believe this success is not just Lux Travel DMC\u2019s but also a significant milestone for Vietnam\u2019s tourism industry on its path towards more sustainable and responsible growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_17101\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17101\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-17101 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lux-Travel-DMC-received-Travelife-Certified.jpg\" alt=\"Lux Travel DMC was happy to receive Sustainability Certification, Travelife Certified\" width=\"1170\" height=\"780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lux-Travel-DMC-received-Travelife-Certified.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lux-Travel-DMC-received-Travelife-Certified-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lux-Travel-DMC-received-Travelife-Certified-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lux-Travel-DMC-received-Travelife-Certified-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lux-Travel-DMC-received-Travelife-Certified-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lux-Travel-DMC-received-Travelife-Certified-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17101\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lux Travel Team was happy to received Travelife Certified<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">He further emphasized: \u201cSustainability is no longer a choice\u2014it is a necessity. Our biggest challenge is to seamlessly blend luxury with sustainability. We elevate travel experiences by integrating Vietnam\u2019s culture, arts, cuisine, heritage, and people into our journeys. We hope to see more green businesses, eco-friendly hotels, sustainable restaurants, and responsible travel experiences coming together to build a sustainable travel ecosystem, where local communities benefit and travelers have meaningful experiences.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights_of_Lux_Travel_DMC_at_ITB_Berlin_2025\"><\/span>Key Highlights of Lux Travel DMC at ITB Berlin 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Introducing \u201clow carbon\u201d tours and luxury, responsible travel experiences.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Expanding partnerships in Europe, recruiting multilingual sales representatives to develop sustainable tourism.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Receiving the Travelife Certified award, proudly becoming Vietnam\u2019s first tour operator to achieve this prestigious sustainability certification.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Launching new luxury cruises \u2013 Expanding our luxury cruise offerings in Nha Trang, Saigon, and Phu Quoc, offering world-class journeys through Vietnam\u2019s most stunning coastal destinations.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Unveiling new F&amp;B brands \u2013 Introducing innovative culinary experiences that blend heritage, fine dining, and storytelling.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Promoting art-infused travel experiences \u2013 Bringing Vietnamese art and culture into every journey, creating immersive and emotional travel experiences.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Celebrating 20 years of excellence in luxury travel! \u2013 Lux Travel DMC is committed to continuous innovation and sustainable growth, bringing Vietnamese tourism to the global stage.\n<figure id=\"attachment_17163\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-17163\" style=\"width: 1170px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17163\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6378792455096_2d1acad0239d53116acb4426a8207d98.jpg\" alt=\"Lux Travel DMC at ITB Berlin 2025\" width=\"1170\" height=\"878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6378792455096_2d1acad0239d53116acb4426a8207d98.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6378792455096_2d1acad0239d53116acb4426a8207d98-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6378792455096_2d1acad0239d53116acb4426a8207d98-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6378792455096_2d1acad0239d53116acb4426a8207d98-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/z6378792455096_2d1acad0239d53116acb4426a8207d98-585x439.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-17163\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Lux Travel DMC at ITB Berlin 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Positioning_Vietnam_as_a_Global_Leader_in_Sustainable_Tourism\"><\/span>Positioning Vietnam as a Global Leader in Sustainable Tourism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The recognition of Lux Travel DMC with the sustainability certification Travelife Certified accreditation is not only a major achievement for the company but also a significant step forward for Vietnam\u2019s tourism industry on the global sustainability map. This milestone highlights the growing commitment of Vietnamese travel businesses to environmental and social responsibility, embracing a \u201cnet positive\u201d tourism model\u2014where the industry not only minimizes its negative impact but also creates long-lasting benefits for local communities and the planet.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With a \u201ckind business\u201d philosophy and customer-centric approach, <a href=\"\/\">Lux Travel DMC<\/a> remains dedicated to pioneering green and responsible travel, contributing to a sustainable, meaningful, and inspiring tourism future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Berlin, March 5th) \u2013 Last night, Lux Travel DMC, Vietnam&#8217;s First Luxury Tour Operator, was honored as one of the top 6 global sustainable travel companies, receiving the sustainability certification&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":17161,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3,1505],"tags":[1531,1530],"class_list":["post-17160","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lux-travel-dmc","category-sustainability","tag-sustainability-certification","tag-travelife-certified"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17160","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17160"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17160\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17160"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17160"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}