​Incentives & Engagement Policy for Sustainable Accommodations

Incentives for Sustainable Accommodations

Vedas Tours India

Vedas Tours India encourages and rewards accommodations that actively demonstrate strong sustainability performance or are engaged in continuous improvement toward more responsible operations.

1. Purpose of Incentives

The purpose of offering incentives is to:

• Encourage adoption of sustainable practices among accommodation partners

• Recognize and promote environmentally and socially responsible hotels

• Support continuous improvement in sustainability performance across destinations

2. Types of Incentives Offered

Vedas Tours India provides non-financial and commercial incentives to preferred sustainable accommodations, including:

A. Marketing and Visibility Benefits

• Highlighting sustainable accommodations in itineraries and proposals

• Prioritization in customer recommendations by sales teams

• Inclusion in “preferred sustainable accommodation list” shared internally

• Use of “preferred sustainable partner” identification in internal documents

B. Contractual Preference

• Preference in contracting for accommodations with:

  • Sustainability certification (e.g. GSTC-aligned schemes)

  • Documented sustainability practices

• Increased likelihood of repeat business for high-performing partners

C. Sales Prioritization

• Sales and operations teams are instructed to prioritize:

  • Certified accommodations

  • Hotels with verified sustainability practices

• These properties are more likely to be included in standard itineraries

D. Internal Recognition

• Sustainable accommodations are marked in internal systems as “preferred partners”

• High-performing partners are reviewed positively during supplier evaluations

3. Communication of Incentives

Accommodation partners are informed that:

• Sustainability performance influences selection and recommendation decisions

• Certified or responsible hotels are given preference in itinerary planning

• Continuous improvement in sustainability can lead to increased visibility and business opportunities

4. Encouragement of Improvement

For non-certified or developing partners, Vedas Tours India:

• Encourages adoption of sustainability practices

• Shares guidance on improving environmental and social performance

• Supports progression toward recognized sustainability certification where possible

5. Commitment Statement

Vedas Tours India is committed to rewarding accommodation partners that demonstrate sustainability leadership through preferential marketing exposure, operational prioritization, and long-term collaboration opportunities.