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▪ Involvement of the various stakeholder groups
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▪ Ideal guest mix to prevent dependencies on individual markets
▪ Increase in the number of repeat guests
▪ Increased efficiency through targeted promotion of cooperations and use of synergies in marketing
▪ Strengthening the regional economy by taking local products into account (e.g. for give aways etc.)
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Luzern 2022 GDS-Index Report
Luzern, Switzerland
2022 Performance Overview
DMO
Supplier
Social
Environmental
Performance Highlights

Summary

Environmental

Supplier

Social
Lucerne Tourism is committed to sustainable development in tourism: With optimizations in its own operations and the promotion of tourism offers that are close to nature and culture. The focus is on guest experiences that are attractive, have an economic benefit for the region and are as environmentally and socially compatible as possible. This is because more and more visitors are longing for authentic experiences, are looking for peace and relaxation from hectic everyday life during their vacations, and want offers that are enjoyable but fair. Companies and congress organizers are increasingly choosing locations and offers according to sustainable criteria.
Lucerne Tourism focuses on the following environmental sustainability goals:
▪ Increasing the average length of stay of guests.
▪ Promotion of environmentally friendly mobility, by motivating guests to use public transport and climate compensation.
▪ Systematic consideration of environmental and sustainability criteria in the design of offers
▪ Environmental management; operational commitment in accordance with ISO 14001 as well as motivation and support of employees and partners
Lucerne Tourism focuses on the following sustainable event/meeting goals:
▪ Ideal guest mix to prevent dependencies on individual markets
▪ Increase in the number of repeat guests
▪ Increased efficiency through targeted promotion of cooperations and use of synergies in marketing
▪ Strengthening the regional economy by taking local products into account (e.g. for give aways etc.)
Lucerne Tourism focuses on the following social sustainability goals:
▪ Smoothing peak demand through better utilization during the low season and during the week
▪ Raising awareness and motivation of tourism partners for social issues
▪ Promoting tourism awareness among the population through public relations work
▪ Consideration of guest groups with specific needs, e.g. by promoting barrier-free travel
▪ Maintaining and communicating the culture, customs, and history of the region
▪ Involvement of the various stakeholder groups
Summary
Lucerne Tourism is committed to sustainable development in tourism: With optimizations in its own operations and the promotion of tourism offers that are close to nature and culture. The focus is on guest experiences that are attractive, have an economic benefit for the region and are as environmentally and socially compatible as possible. This is because more and more visitors are longing for authentic experiences, are looking for peace and relaxation from hectic everyday life during their vacations, and want offers that are enjoyable but fair. Companies and congress organizers are increasingly choosing locations and offers according to sustainable criteria.
Does Luzern Tourismus AG have a Sustainability Strategy?
Does Luzern have a sustainable destination certificate?
Does Luzern Tourismus AG report on its sustainability performance?
Environmental
Lucerne Tourism focuses on the following environmental sustainability goals:
▪ Increasing the average length of stay of guests.
▪ Promotion of environmentally friendly mobility, by motivating guests to use public transport and climate compensation.
▪ Systematic consideration of environmental and sustainability criteria in the design of offers
▪ Environmental management; operational commitment in accordance with ISO 14001 as well as motivation and support of employees and partners
OF ELECTRICITY FROM RENEWABLES
HECTARES OF GREEN AREA PER 100 000 POPULATION
Supplier
Lucerne Tourism focuses on the following sustainable event/meeting goals:
▪ Ideal guest mix to prevent dependencies on individual markets
▪ Increase in the number of repeat guests
▪ Increased efficiency through targeted promotion of cooperations and use of synergies in marketing
▪ Strengthening the regional economy by taking local products into account (e.g. for give aways etc.)
OF HOTEL ROOMS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF VENUES SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
OF PCOS/DMCS SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFIED
Social
Lucerne Tourism focuses on the following social sustainability goals:
▪ Smoothing peak demand through better utilization during the low season and during the week
▪ Raising awareness and motivation of tourism partners for social issues
▪ Promoting tourism awareness among the population through public relations work
▪ Consideration of guest groups with specific needs, e.g. by promoting barrier-free travel
▪ Maintaining and communicating the culture, customs, and history of the region
▪ Involvement of the various stakeholder groups
81
SDG IMPLEMENTATION SCORE
92
SCORE ON SOCIAL PROGRESS INDEX
84
SCORE ON CORRUPTION PERCEPTION INDEX
About the Global Destination Sustainability Movement
The Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDSM) brings together the sustainability pioneers of the business and leisure tourism world, working with destinations to co-create their tourism and events strategies, benchmark and improve their sustainability performance and transform value chains in order to catalyse regeneration.
Our purpose is to engage, inspire and enable the business events and tourism industry to become more sustainable and regenerative.
Our Methodology
In 2022 the GDS-Index used 70 indicators that evaluate destinations sustainability performance across four key areas. If you are interested, you can read our benchmarking methodology in detail here.
Environmental
Performance
Climate, Energy and Emissions
Circularity and Waste
Water
Air Quality
Transportation
Biodiversity
Social
Performance
SDG Alignment
Corruption
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Health, Safety and Wellness
Accessibility
Resident Engagement
Supplier
Performance
Hotels
Airport
Agencies (PCOs & DMCs)
Restaurants
Venues
Academia
Destination
Management
Performance
Destination Strategy
Governance and Reporting
Policy and Certification
Capacity Building
Measurement, Impact and Reporting
Marketing and Communications
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Ownership
The GDSM is not owned by any one organisation. It is operated as a multi-stakeholder partnership founded and endorsed by IMEX, MCI, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) and City Destinations Alliance (CityDNA). Gubi Consulting and Guy Bigwood are responsible for the management of the Secretariat.