ECOTRANS is a European network of experts and organisations in Tourism, Environment and regional development, who are seeking to promote good practice in the field of sustainable Tourism. The non-profit organisation ECOTRANS e.V. was founded in 1993 at the International Tourism Exchange (ITB) in Berlin.
Central objectives of ECOTRANS are:
Members of ECOTRANS are non governmental organisations (NGO''s) and consultants from currently 12 European countries: Germany, Austria, Portugal, Greece, UK, Belgium, The Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. All members are committed to establishing and promoting clear principles for sustainable Tourism development in Europe. ECOTRANS offers partners, clients and sponsors a valuable basis for the development of high-quality tourism, with special regard to the quality of life and the environment, and competitive advantages in international competition.