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Information for tourism service providers

Dear tourism service providers,

We are pleased to provide you with comprehensive information material that can help you in many ways to further develop your tourism services. We hope that this diverse information will be of use to you in promoting your tourism business in the heart of the Biggesee-Listersee nature adventure area. If you have any further questions or need support, we will be happy to help you.

Sustainability

Sustainability is the key for stakeholders to ensure long-term success and to create a positive future for upcoming generations.

Target Groups in the Biggesee-Listersee Nature Experience Area

The state tourism strategy of North Rhine-Westphalia has refined the targeting of target groups for the region and addresses guests with a theme-oriented target group approach. The Adaptiv-Pragmatic Center was defined as the basic milieu for the Sauerland region and thus also for the nature experience area of Biggesee-Listersee. The three leading milieus are the Post-materialistic Milieu, the Performer Milieu, and the Expeditive Milieu.

Tourism Barometer of North Rhine-Westphalia

With the 'Sparkassen-Tourismusbarometer Westfalen-Lippe,' the Sparkassenverband Westfalen-Lippe established a system in 2012 for monitoring quantitative and qualitative developments in the tourism industry in North Rhine-Westphalia

Image Pool of South Westphalia

Do you need high-quality images from the region for your advertising? Our free image pool is at your disposal! Let's work together on enhancing the region's image by producing and showcasing images that portray it as strong, beautiful, and authentic.

DATA HUB NRW

The Data Hub NRW combines tourist data from across North Rhine-Westphalia to provide guests with tourist information quickly and easily, regardless of the distribution channel.

Open Data in German Tourism

The German National Tourist Board, regional marketing organizations, and Magic Cities provide their data as 'Open Data' to promote the transformation in the global tourism industry.

10 Tips for Open Data

Infos CC-Licenses (Creative Commons)

Classifications & Certifications

If you would like to have your holiday apartment, holiday home or private room classified, please contact us.

German Hotel Classification

The Hotelstars Union set itself the goal more than ten years ago to standardize and make hotel star ratings comparable across Europe, aiming to achieve transparency, guest safety, and strengthen the quality of the hotel industry.

Host Self-Check

Use the online self-check of the Sauerland Host Workshop to find out if there are areas in your business that are not running optimally and if important conditions are changing.

G-Classification

The G-Classification is a specific rating system by DEHOGA (German Hotel and Restaurant Association), focusing on guesthouses, bed and breakfasts, and inns. It was developed in collaboration with the German Tourism Association (DTV) since 2005.

Theme-related Quality Seals

Get a comprehensive overview of the most prominent, nationally recognized quality seals that guarantee the highest standards and excellent quality.

Consultation & Promotion

Here you will find comprehensive information on consulting services provided by the Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHKs), potential consulting, support for startups and business management, as well as support through regional economic development agencies, the KfW Bank, the funding database of the federal government, states, and the EU, as well as the Federal Competence Center for Tourism.

Prospekte aus dem Natur-Erlebnisgebiet Biggesee-Listersee

Here you can find brochures from the Biggesee-Listersee nature experience area, which provide you with insights into the fascinating landscape and the diverse activities available.

Reporting Obligation

All information regarding the reporting obligation, including the obligation to report to the statistical state office of North Rhine-Westphalia according to the Monthly Tourism Survey (MiT), can be found here for tourist hosts.

Review Platforms for Accommodations

Review platforms are an integral part of holiday decision-making. Here you will get an overview of the most important portals such as HolidayCheck, TripAdvisor, and Zoover, as well as information on how to best utilize each individual platform.

The Sauerland Outdoor Handbook 1.0

The aim of this handbook is to establish a binding framework for nature sports actors in the Sauerland region. The Outdoor Handbook serves as a guide for implementing tourism measures in nature recreation and is based on the Charter for Hiking, which has been signed by all municipalities in the Sauerland region.