[MA,US], [03.11.2026]
Royalcert, a leading global provider of accredited certification and conformity assessment services, is proud to announce a strategic cooperation with Intertek Cristal, a world-renowned Total Quality Assurance provider. This partnership is designed to streamline the journey for hotels worldwide to meet the rigorous Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) standards and achieve independent, internationally recognized certification.
As travelers, investors, and regulators increasingly demand transparent and responsible business practices, navigating the complex landscape of sustainability has become a priority for the hospitality sector. This new cooperation offers a comprehensive pathway, combining Intertek’s operational expertise with Royalcert’s robust, GSTC-accredited certification capabilities.
A Guided Path via the EcoCheck Programme
The cooperation utilizes Intertek’s GSTC-recognized EcoCheck standard. Through this programme, hotels receive tailored gap analysis, hospitality-focused training, and advisory support to ensure their operations align with global sustainability criteria. Once a hotel has successfully navigated the preparation phase, Royalcert, as a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body (ACB), performs the independent audit to issue the official certification.
This coordinated approach ensures that sustainability is not just a compliance checkbox but is deeply embedded into the hotel’s day-to-day operations. Certification achieved through this partnership also increases visibility on major Online Travel Agent (OTA) platforms, helping eco-conscious travelers identify and choose verified sustainable accommodations.
“Instilling Confidence in Sustainability” Commenting on the partnership, Christos Markopoulos, CEO of Royalcert, stated:
“As a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body, our mission is to provide independent and impartial certification that the market can trust. This cooperation ensures hotels arrive at the certification stage with a much stronger understanding of GSTC Standards. By combining preparation with our rigorous auditing process, we are delivering more credible and robust sustainability outcomes. At Royalcert, we call that Instilling Confidence.”
Matt Barrett, Managing Director of Intertek Cristal, added: “Hotels need practical guidance to navigate this complex landscape. This cooperation provides a clear pathway by combining hospitality-focused training and advisory support with independent certification from a global leader like Royalcert.”
About RoyalCert
At RoyalCert, we take pride in being a leading international registrar delivering certification, inspection, testing, and training services since 1996. With a global presence in 40+ countries, our mission is to support sustainable growth for our clients and our organization by delivering credible, impartial, and value-adding assurance services.
Our Vision: A Global Footprint for Sustainable Growth
Driven by our vision, we aim to build a lasting global footprint that supports sustainable growth. We are committed to making a positive impact across the industries we serve—helping organizations achieve excellence and strengthening trust in their products, services, and management systems. Our goal is to contribute to a more sustainable and prosperous future for all.
As a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body (ACB), Royalcert plays a pivotal role in advancing transparency and credibility within the global tourism sector. Our commitment to independence and technical expertise ensures that our clients can demonstrate their commitment to quality and sustainability with absolute confidence.
About Intertek
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. With a network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in over 100 countries, Intertek delivers innovative and bespoke assurance, testing, inspection, and certification solutions for customers’ operations and supply chains.
