Travel LighterSustainability
Taiwan's first local travel agency certified by GSTC. Across five areas (transport, stays, food, activities and shopping), we build sustainability into every journey.
Sustainability isn't in a slide deck.
It's in every choice along the way.
How we get around, what we eat, what we take home and what we leave behind. We hold ourselves to third-party verified standards, so sustainability is a commitment you can check, not just a slogan. Together with like-minded local hotels, we extend that commitment to every night our travelers stay.
Internationally recognized
sustainability results.
Certified commitmentFrom the Global Sustainable Tourism Council to the Ministry of Environment, every certification is verified by a third party and backed by documentation.
- Golden Travel Awards
- Taiwan Tourism Golden Award
- International Children's Games (ICG) hosting
- 2025.02
- GSTC Certified (Global Sustainable Tourism Council)Taiwan's first local travel agency
- 2025.09
- Silver-Level Eco-Friendly Travel Agency, Ministry of Environment
- 2025.02
- Net-Zero Green Living Green Travel Certification, Ministry of Environment
- Since 2023
- GTS Green Travel SealRenewed for several consecutive years
Numbers are
the most honest proof.
Sustainability in numbersFrom transport and accommodation to meals and souvenir shopping, every part of a journey is recorded.
environmental or cultural
(by guest-nights)
(2025, NT$)
(since 2024)
Transport, stays, food, activities, shopping:
a full circle of sustainable travel.
Five pillarsWe combine low-carbon transport, eco-friendly hotels, local green dining, in-depth local experiences and local spending, so every journey is kind to the land.
TransportLow-carbon
Public transport, walking and e-bikes first, to cut a journey's carbon footprint.
StayEco-stay
Eco-friendly and green-labeled hotels that save energy and reduce waste.
FoodLocal food
Local ingredients and green restaurants that support eco-friendly farming.
ActivitiesDeep experience
Led by artisans and guides, so culture and nature take center stage.
ShoppingLocal economy
Promoting local products and spending, so tourism income flows back to the community.
Three pillarsThree dimensions
- Environment & Sustainability
- Low-carbon travel, less plastic and waste, and carrying-capacity management to reduce tourism's impact on the environment.
- Society & Culture
- Led by local artisans and guides, respecting and carrying on local culture.
- Local Economic Benefit
- Buying and spending locally first, so tourism income flows back to the community.
Aligned with the UN Sustainable Development GoalsSDGs
Goal 5Gender Equality- Goal 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
- Goal 12Responsible Consumption and Production
- Goal 13Climate Action
- Goal 16Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
- Goal 17Partnerships for the Goals
SDG icons: United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Built into
every detail.
In practiceSix core practices: half care for the land, half care for people.
For the landEnvironment
- Low-Carbon Travel
- Public transport, walking and e-bikes are our first choice.
- Less Plastic, Less Waste
- Water refill points, bring-your-own bottles and utensils, and fewer single-use items.
- Carrying-Capacity Management
- Site capacity assessments and visitor flow management to protect natural and cultural heritage.
For the peopleCommunities & travelers
- Local Sourcing
- Meals use local ingredients first, supporting small farmers and eco-friendly farming areas.
- Welcoming Hospitality
- Muslim-friendly procedures, multilingual guiding, and accessible, senior-friendly routes.
- Cultural Respect
- Led by local artisans and guides, building cultural connections through hands-on experiences.
Les Champs Hotel Hualien,
Hualien's first GSTC-certified hotel.
Les Champs Hualien
From saving energy and water to local sourcing and sheltering people after disasters, sustainability is part of how this hotel runs every day.
- Hualien's first GSTC-certified hotel
- Taiwan Tourism Sustainability Award, Silver
- Bronze-Level Eco-Friendly Hotel, Ministry of Environment
- Muslim-friendly hospitality
- Taiwan Corporate Sustainability Award
Every kilowatt-hour
and every drop saved.
Environmental results(2024 vs. 2023)
(towel and linen reuse)
(20 guest rooms)
(2023 vs. 2022)
by LED lighting
Standing with Hualien
through every hardship.
Community- Shelter after earthquakes and floods30,000+ bed-nights
- Direct support in the Guangfu flood4,500 people served
- Local organic farmers' market supporting 20+ small farmsNT$600K+ in sales
- Bedding donated to families in need via the GC donation network358 items
