AREAS OF CERTIFICATION
Through clearly defined quality standards, the program encourages the systematic development of safe, diverse, and family-friendly tourist services and experiences, thereby enhancing the overall quality of the destination’s offerings at every stage of a visitor’s stay
DESTINATIONS
The Destination Certificate is intended for tourist boards and local government units that systematically develop infrastructure, services, and content tailored to families with children.
Through clearly defined quality standards covering eight key criteria, the certification directs destinations toward the strategic and sustainable development of family tourism, as well as the creation of a safe, accessible, and diverse environment for family visitors.
The certification process evaluates key elements of destination development, including strategic planning and management, safety, the quality and accessibility of infrastructure, the variety of attractions for both children and adults, the development of family-oriented accommodation and hospitality services, destination communication and promotion, mobility and connectivity, and accessibility and inclusiveness for all visitors.
The aim of the certification is to encourage the development of destinations that offer a comprehensive, safe, and high-quality experience for families, confirmed by a recognizable mark of quality.
ATTRACTIONS
The Attractions Certificate is intended for museums, interpretation and educational centers, thematic and amusement parks, animal-based attractions, rural households / agritourism facilities, water and adventure parks, nature parks, and other tourist sites that develop content and experiences tailored to families with children.
The certification process evaluates key elements of quality through ten criteria that ensure a safe, high-quality, and engaging experience for families with children. The assessment covers visitor safety, family-friendly infrastructure, educational and interactive content for children, local identity and the authenticity of the offer, standards for indoor and/or outdoor attractions, sustainability and heritage preservation, the digital accessibility of information, as well as accessibility and inclusiveness for all visitors.
The aim of the certification is to encourage the development of destinations that offer a safe, high-quality and motivating experience for families, confirmed by a recognizable mark of quality.
RESTAURANTS
The Restaurant Certificate is intended for hospitality establishments that develop offerings and environments tailored to families with children and want to enhance the quality of the family dining experience.
The certification process evaluates key elements of quality through thirteen criteria that ensure a safe, comfortable, and high-quality gastronomic experience for families with children. The assessment includes the safety of the premises, family-friendly equipment, child-friendly menu options, the local identity of the gastronomic offer, educational and creative content for children, the digital accessibility of information, sustainable and socially responsible practices, spaces designed for children, as well as accessibility and inclusiveness for all visitors.
The aim of the certification is to encourage the development of restaurants that provide families with a safe, high-quality, and enjoyable dining experience, offering child-friendly services and a recognizable mark of quality in family tourism
ACCOMMODATION
The Accommodation Certificate is intended for hotels, campsites, resorts, rural households/agritourism facilities, and private accommodation providers that develop services and amenities tailored to families with children.
The certification process evaluates key elements of quality through nine criteria that ensure a safe, comfortable, and high-quality stay for families. The assessment includes guest safety, family-oriented equipment in accommodation units, hygiene and sanitary standards, facilities for children, food services (where applicable), the availability of information for families, and additional amenities that contribute to a pleasant and comfortable stay.
The aim of the certification is to encourage the development of accommodation facilities that provide families with a safe, enjoyable, and high-quality stay, offering services and amenities tailored to children and recognized through a distinctive mark of quality in family tourism
EVENTS
The Event Certificate is intended for organizers of children’s festivals, seasonal events, and family-oriented programs that develop family-tailored content and aim to ensure a high level of quality and safety for all visitors.
The certification process evaluates key quality elements of events through eight criteria that guarantee a safe, high-quality, and engaging experience for families with children. The assessment covers visitor safety, appropriate infrastructure, educational and creative activities for children, clearly defined and secure spaces for children’s programs, local identity and authenticity of the event, digital accessibility of information, sustainability of the event, and accessibility and inclusivity for all visitors.
The goal of certification is to encourage the development of events that provide families with a safe, high-quality, and enriching experience, promote local culture, and carry a recognizable family tourism quality label