Engage – People & Planet: How DERTOUR’s New Labelling Advances Sustainable Tourism

Consumers grow aware. They care about nature and community. Thus, they choose sustainable travel like they choose green fashion. DERTOUR—Europe’s leading tour operator under the REWE Group—now uses a new label. It is called “engage – people & planet.” The label marks hotels, trips, and tours that meet clear eco and social rules. At Design Delight Studio, we use similar clear marks for our eco-friendly apparel. Both marks help buyers choose goods that honor people and nature.

Understanding the “engage – people & planet” Sustainability Label

DERTOUR’s label ranks travel products by strict eco and social standards. Hotels that meet the Global Sustainable Tourism Council rules earn a dark green, heart-shaped leaf. This mark tells you fast that the hotel meets trusted global rules. For trips that DERTOUR checks in-house, the label shows a light green outlined leaf. This set-up lets DERTOUR cover many choices while keeping trust high.

Laura Steden, DERTOUR’s Director of Corporate Responsibility, says the label makes choices easy in a market full of confusing marks. The single “engage” mark groups good travel options under one clear sign.

Why an Umbrella Label Matters for Consumer Clarity

Today, travel has over a hundred eco labels. For most travelers, so many options cause doubt. Many do not know each mark’s meaning. They cannot tell a trusted symbol from one that is just for show.

The “engage – people & planet” label solves this. It gathers certified and responsibly checked travel offers under one clear sign. Only travel options that pass strict eco, social, and economic tests get the mark. This fact makes travel choices simple and direct.

This clear labelling goes beyond catchy words. It gives real proof of a company’s care. It lets travelers pick hotels and trips that back nature care, fair working conditions, and local support. In this way, the label meets true sustainable values.

Setting Ambitious Sustainability Goals for the Travel Portfolio

Today, DERTOUR shows about 1,800 hotels with the “engage” sign. More hotels join every day. Many trips are also checked and marked. The goal is that by 2025, one in four hotels in DERTOUR’s main list will show the eco mark. This goal pushes responsible tourism forward.

DERTOUR now urges hotel partners to set up eco systems. They ask hotels to get GSTC or similar certification. This push helps them improve every part of their services. The label also links to DERTOUR’s online “Conscious Travel” tips. There, travelers learn more and see ways to lower travel impact.

Connecting DERTOUR’s Labelling to Sustainable Apparel and Design Delight Studio

At Design Delight Studio, we back clear tools that show eco facts. Our garments use GOTS-certified organic cotton and water-based inks. We explain these facts on our certifications page. This clear talk builds trust, much like DERTOUR’s label does.

Both DERTOUR and our studio stress true eco and social checks. Our made-to-order model lowers waste. Our limited-run designs show careful creative work and sustainability. Both fields use clear internal checks to keep quality high.

These links show that travel and fashion both work to meet the call for real care. Marks like “engage – people & planet” prove that certification and clear notes help buyers choose well. Be it a hotel or a sustainable t-shirt, clear marks guide ethical choices.

Why Labelling and Certification Systems Matter for Sustainable Consumption

Eco labels and certifications matter because they set strong tests. Whether using GSTC in tourism or GOTS in textiles, these marks cut greenwashing. They check energy use, worker rights, and production quality.

At Design Delight Studio, our use of GOTS and OEKO-TEX® means our clothes meet trusted environmental and safety rules. These standards match the care found in DERTOUR’s certified hotels. With clear labels shown to buyers, these checks turn eco ideas into daily picks.

When you choose brands with true marks, you drive demand for responsible work. Your choice pushes companies to work greener and smarter.

Exploring Eco-Friendly Travel and Fashion Together

More consumers now want to cut their harmful impact. Initiatives like DERTOUR’s “engage – people & planet” labelling lead the way. They clear the path to travel that cares for communities and nature.

Likewise, shopping with Design Delight Studio means you pick clothes made from organic cotton. Our goods use eco print methods and ship in recyclable boxes. We share our certification facts, just as the engage label does. These clear words help you decide wisely—whether for travel or for clothes.

See our sustainable t-shirt collections or check our new arrivals to find mindful fashion today.

A Call to Conscious Consumers

Building a green future needs all of us. Tour companies choose well. Designers make eco apparel. Marks like “engage – people & planet” help us match our values with our choices.

Join us at Design Delight Studio. Embrace transparency and care in every choice—from your clothes to your journey. Review our certified sustainable designs. Step into a growing trend that values people, planet, and creativity alike. Together, we design a thoughtful and lively world.

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