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The Belletane agency, active member of ATR!
The Belletane agency has been an ATR member since the end of December 2024!
The ATR association
is an initiative that aims to promote and develop tourism that respects the environment, culture and local economies. Founded on the belief that tourism must be a source of mutual benefits for travelers and host communities, the ATR association is committed to transforming the tourism and travel sectors into a positive force.
By traveling/collaborating with a member of the ATR network, you will have the guarantee of their commitment to a responsible, quality and progress-oriented tourism approach.
The Agir pour un tourisme responsable association currently brings together 80 members invested in a sustainability approach within their teams and their activities. Progress towards responsible practices is the common objective.
ATR rhymes with federating, raising awareness, supporting and transmitting!
Our commitment as a member of the association is a guarantee of credibility for our clients and our employees. Our customers, who tend to have responsible practices, travel/work with a committed structure and our employees, who aim to work in invested structures, see their expectations
met.
The 16 commitments of the ATR association
define a rigorous framework to promote sustainable tourism through a series of actions and principles aligned with three essential axes:
* 1 - transparency:
1.1. Management commitment
TR01: Inform the customer of the commitments made by the company's management as part of the ATR approach
1.2. Good practices of Responsible Tourism
TR02: Inform the customer about the good practices of Responsible Tourism and the tour operator's economic model
TR03: Inform the customer about the issues related to the destination
TR04: Inform the customer about the good practices to adopt at the level of fragile destinations
1.3. Has the message gotten through?
TR 05: Upon their return, ask customers about the aspects related to Responsible Tourism of the trip
* 2 - the partnership:
2.1. Identification of priority service providers
PAR01: Carry out an analysis of its various service providers to classify them in order of priority and specify the duration of the partnership with each of them
2.2. Formalization of reciprocal commitments
PAR02: Establish a partnership agreement with its service providers. This agreement clearly describes the commitments of both parties in terms of collaboration
2.3. Establishment of a partnership based on exchange and sharing of experience
PAR03: Conduct an annual review with its service providers, at least the priority ones
PAR04: Discuss with service providers, at least the priority ones, in order to identify with them their issues in terms of support and monitoring
PAR05: Discuss with service providers on the good social and environmental practices that they could adopt at the level of their structure
PAR06: Discuss with service providers on raising awareness among their own suppliers in terms of good social and environmental practices
* 3 - consistency:
3.1. Inform your staff
CO01: Inform staff of developments in terms of Responsible Tourism in the company
3.2. Reduce your environmental impact
CO02: Develop and disseminate an environmental management policy within the company
CO03: Apply an environmental management policy and assess the company's carbon footprint
3.3. Acting on the social level
CO04: Implementing social actions for employees that go beyond national regulations
3.4. Participating in local development and education
C005: Participating in the development of local populations in the areas visited
These axes serve as the foundation for responsible travel, guaranteeing an enriching experience for both travelers and destinations.
Together, these commitments reflect ATR's mission to transform the travel sector by promoting tourism that respects the planet and values its inhabitants.
By adopting these principles, the Belletane agency, a member of the ATR association, is committed to offering trips/services/etc. that not only enrich the lives of customers, but also contribute to a more sustainable future for the destinations they explore/activities they practice .....
By choosing us for your trips/services, you are actively participating in acting for more responsible tourism.
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