GIATA and BeCause partnership makes it easier for travel companies to promote sustainable stays 

BERLIN / COPENHAGEN – GIATA, a global leader in hotel content and distribution, is joining partner forces with BeCause, leading sustainability data hub for travel, tourism and hospitality, to integrate verified hotel certification data into GIATA’s platform. This partnership will provide travel agencies, booking platforms, tour operators, and OTAs with seamless, real-time access to reliable eco-certification information, helping them meet the growing demand for sustainable travel.

The BeCause sustainability data hub is the world’s largest of its kind, with verified certification data on more than 50,000 hotels globally. By combining BeCause’s database of more than 80 eco-certifiers – including leading eco-labels such as Green Key, GreenSign, EarthCheck, and Green Globe – with GIATA’s global hotel directory, this collaboration empowers travel businesses to offer transparent sustainability information to their customers.

“Our partnership with GIATA represents a major step in making sustainability data more accessible and actionable for the travel industry,” says Frederik Steensgaard, CEO and Co-founder at BeCause. “By integrating our verified certification data into GIATA’s platform, we are not just expanding our reach, but also reinforcing our mission to make sustainability data universally available. With GIATA’s strong position in the industry, this partnership helps extend our impact, bringing clear, trustworthy sustainability information to even more travel companies and travelers worldwide.”

Through this integration, GIATA’s clients can now request access to BeCause’s certification data and seamlessly incorporate sustainability insights into their existing workflows. This streamlines the process for travel companies, making it easier to promote eco-certified accommodations without additional data management complexities.

“At GIATA, we are committed to delivering accurate, high-quality hotel content that supports the evolving needs of the travel industry,” says Kalina Nikolova, Director Business Development at GIATA. “Partnering with BeCause allows us to enhance our offering by providing verified sustainability data, ensuring our clients can meet the increasing demand for responsible travel options.” 

The collaboration between BeCause and GIATA is a milestone in advancing sustainability within the travel sector. The data is already live and available to all GIATA customers today, making it easier than ever for travel businesses to access and integrate verified eco-certification insights.

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