New Sustainability Standard Helps Food and Tourism Businesses

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council has shared a new Sustainability standard for food and drink businesses. The new guide is made for places that serve food in the tourism industry.

The new standard helps businesses use better ways to care for people and the planet. It gives easy steps for saving resources, cutting waste, buying from local farms and giving guests a better experience.

The council said food and drink services are a big part of travel. Good food choices can help local people, protect nature and support small businesses.

The new guide is now the sixth set of standards from the council. It joins other standards for hotels, tour groups, travel places, events and attractions.

The standard was made over two years. Experts, business groups and the public shared ideas during the process. The council checked the guide to make sure it is clear and easy to use.

The new standard also supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It aims to help protect the environment, support local communities and build a stronger tourism industry.

The council hopes more food and drink businesses will use the new guide. It says small changes today can help create a cleaner and better future for tourism around the world.