Aitken Spence Travels, Sri Lanka’s leading destination management company, has once again been recertified with the prestigious Travelife Certified sustainability certification. This recognition underscores the company’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and health & safety best practices, reinforcing its leadership position in responsible tourism.
Travelife, established with the support of the European Commission, is the leading international sustainability certification for the travel sector. It is actively endorsed by renowned travel associations, including ABTA (the British Travel Association) and PATA (the Pacific Asia Travel Association). The Travelife standard is in full compliance with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) criteria. It covers the ISO 26000 Corporate Social Responsibility themes encompassing aspects such as the environment, labor relations, human rights, and biodiversity. This globally respected certification sets a high standard for sustainability in the travel industry and is awarded to organizations that exhibit a genuine commitment to ethical business operations, environmental conservation, and social responsibility.
Aitken Spence Travels successfully met over 150 rigorous criteria during the certification process, demonstrating its unwavering dedication to environmental responsibility, community engagement, and sustainable tourism. From reducing its carbon footprint to fostering local community well-being, the company continues to integrate sustainability at the core of its operations.
Commenting on this achievement, Mr. Nalin Jayasundera, Managing Director of Aitken Spence Travels, stated, “We are delighted to be recertified with the prestigious Travelife certification once again. This recognition not only reinforces our leadership at a national level but also inspires other organizations to adopt these standards and enhance Sri Lanka’s sustainable tourism offerings. Sustainability is deeply ingrained in our corporate ethos, and this certification reaffirms our team’s unwavering commitment to responsible tourism. I am immensely grateful to my team for turning our vision into reality and making sustainability a part of our daily operations.
As the only Travelife-certified DMC in Sri Lanka, Aitken Spence Travels continues to set a benchmark in the industry, championing sustainability and responsible business practices while delivering exceptional travel experiences to its clientele worldwide.
Source: Aitken Spence Travels team.