Classifications & Certifications

DTV classification - stars for holiday accommodation

The German Tourism Association (DTV) stars are not just symbols, but a promise of quality and reliability for holiday guests in Germany. Over 30,000 holiday accommodations across the country proudly bear the yellow, eight-pointed stars, which signal: This accommodation has been assessed and classified according to strict, nationwide criteria. The DTV classification covers various types of holiday accommodation, including holiday homes, holiday apartments, holiday rooms (with a maximum of nine beds) as well as unusual accommodation such as tiny houses, tree houses or houseboats. But before an accommodation receives stars, the minimum criteria must be met.

Advantages of DTV classification:

• Quality guarantee for guests: The stars are not only decorative, but also serve as a reliable orientation for guests when booking. They give a clear signal about the quality standard of the accommodation based on an objective assessment.
• Strengthen your online presence: The DTV stars are a synonym for tested quality, which strengthens the trust of potential guests. This advantage can also be used in online marketing, be it on your own website or in booking portals that cooperate with DTV. Your stars will automatically appear on these platforms, increasing the attractiveness of your property.
• Personal advice: When it comes to classification, you benefit from the expertise of experienced tourism professionals from your region. They will provide you with expert advice and help you present your accommodation in the best possible way.
• Membership in the Star Holiday Club: As a member of the Star Holiday Club, you will always be up to date. You will receive information on current trends, helpful tips on holiday rentals, a free sample rental agreement and can take part in an annual DTV webinar.

The DTV classification is therefore not just a seal of quality, but an investment in the future of your holiday accommodation. It provides guests with security, strengthens your online presence and provides access to a network of professionals to support and advise you.

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Paws classification - dog friendly holiday accommodation

The Paw Classification quality seal, initiated by DTV, GLC Glücksburg Consulting AG and DeineTierwelt, is the first nationwide classification of dog-friendly holiday accommodation. In order to be awarded the paws, the accommodation must previously be classified with the DTV stars. This connection guarantees tested quality standards that guests and their four-legged companions can rely on. All award-winning holiday accommodations are presented on www.pfoten-classification.de and are valid for up to three years.
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Quelle: Deutscher Tourismusverband e.V. 

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Bett+Bike: The quality brand for cycle tourism

Bett+Bike has been setting the quality standard in the field of cycle tourism for several years. As a reliable partner in cycle tourism, the seal offers cycle-friendly accommodation a quality certificate and at the same time promotes sustainable tourism. The aim is to build a bridge between traveling cyclists and hospitable accommodation in the field of cycle tourism by certifying accommodation according to the ADFC quality criteria. The seal is valid for three years.

Advantages of a Bett+Bike certification:

• Entry in the Bett+Bike internet portal: Your accommodation will be listed in the Bett+Bike internet portal, including detailed information, a location map and photos of your accommodation facility.
• Integration into the Bett+Bike app: Cyclists can use the app to find their way directly to their accommodation thanks to the integrated routing function.
• Point of Interest for GPS devices and digital maps: Your accommodation will be marked as a point of interest for cyclists in GPS devices and digital maps.
• Certificate as a “bicycle-friendly accommodation provider”: You will receive an official certificate that identifies your accommodation as particularly bicycle-friendly.
• Effective advertising sign for your accommodation: An eye-catching sign signals to cyclists that your accommodation is particularly suitable for them.
• Free use of the Bett+Bike logo and advertising materials: Use the logo and other advertising materials freely for your marketing.
• Marking in cycling guides and maps: Your accommodation will be marked in cycling guides and maps from partner publishers.
• Presence in host directories and cycle route planners: Bett+Bike ensures that your accommodation is present in numerous host directories and internet cycle route planners.
• Professional advice and support: You receive regular information letters, have contact persons available and can count on the expertise of the business consultants.
• Press work and trade fair presentations: Bett+Bike supports you with targeted press work and presentations at bicycle and tourism trade fairs to make your accommodation even better known.

With Bett+Bike you can make your accommodation fit for cycle tourists and benefit from numerous advantages to provide the best possible care and attract your cyclist guests.

Quelle: bett+bike

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Quality host Wanderbares Deutschland

A growing number of people like to choose hiking as an activity to explore nature on foot in their free time or on vacation. It turns out that hiking is not limited to the period from April to October. In fact, around a fifth of hikers are active during the winter months. The “Quality Host Hiking Germany” certificate is awarded to various types of accommodation establishments, including hotels, guesthouses, inns, guesthouses, apartments, holiday apartments and houses, private landlords, campsites, youth hostels, hiking homes and huts. All interested companies can take part provided they meet the criteria in the areas of equipment, service and catering. The “Quality Host Hiking Germany” certificate is valid for three years and must be extended at the end of this period by checking the quality criteria again.

Advantages of a quality hosts include:

• Participation in a nationwide established quality brand with around 1,600 certified companies.
• Benefit from the national marketing of the quality mark by the German Hiking Association and its partners.
• Use of the logo and certification materials as a competitive advantage in your own marketing in order to present yourself as a specialist for hikers.
• Receive valuable tips and suggestions for internal quality optimization while checking the criteria.
• Free listing on the No. 1 German hiking portal as well as in well-known maps and internet portals.
• Regular information and advice from the German Hiking Association, as well as participation in competitions and special promotions for end consumers.

Quelle: Wanderbares Deutschland

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