Our approach to sustainability
Our operations, and the tours we sell, have social and environmental impacts. Rather than describe those in general terms, our sustainability policy sets out the specific actions we take and names the offices, brands and destinations each one applies to.
The policy is organised around the UN Sustainable Development Goals we have prioritised: five covering environmental responsibility (7, 12, 13, 14 and 15) and four covering social responsibility (3, 4, 5 and 8).
Compliance with the Travelife criteria described in the policy has been verified by an independent audit. The other figures we publish are not independently audited, and the policy says where each one comes from.
Partnering with local suppliers
Travel Connect is committed to adopt responsible practices and build trust through our communication with suppliers, local communities, and customers.
While working with partners, we give preference to suppliers with internationally or nationally acknowledged sustainability certifications when possible. We also aim to support and work with local accommodation that are actively working on limiting their environmental impact.
Sustainable Certifications
Travel Connect, along with its brands Nordic Visitor, Iceland Travel, Terra Nova, Iceland Tours, Iceland Unlimited and Nine Worlds, is a member of Travelife.
This is an internationally recognised training, management, and certification programme for sustainability in tourism.
Travelife has a 3-stage approach, and Travel Connect is proud to announce that we’ve received their top recognition, Travelife Certified. This makes us, along with 5 of our brands, the first in Iceland to have achieved this certification.
Responsible tourism
Travel Connect has signed Iceland's Responsible Tourism statement, committing to protect nature, ensure guest safety, uphold employee rights, and positively impact local communities.
This collaborative initiative, led by the Icelandic Tourism Cluster and Travel Industry Association under presidential patronage, aims to position Iceland as a global sustainability leader by 2030.
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