{"id":23800,"date":"2026-04-21T10:03:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T08:03:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.com\/the-professional-area\/the-destination-of-excellence-designation\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T11:58:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T09:58:14","slug":"the-destination-of-excellence-designation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.com\/en\/the-professional-area\/the-destination-of-excellence-designation\/","title":{"rendered":"The &#8220;Destination of Excellence&#8221; designation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull pattern-hero-section\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2305 size-full\" alt=\"Office de tourisme de la destination Comminges Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es\" src=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Office-de-tourisme-Destination-Comminges-Pyrenees-scaled.jpg\" style=\"object-position:55% 33%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"55% 33%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Office-de-tourisme-Destination-Comminges-Pyrenees-scaled.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Office-de-tourisme-Destination-Comminges-Pyrenees-800x1067.jpg 800w, https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Office-de-tourisme-Destination-Comminges-Pyrenees-1600x2133.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Office-de-tourisme-Destination-Comminges-Pyrenees-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/destination-commingespyrenees.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Office-de-tourisme-Destination-Comminges-Pyrenees-1152x1536.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(28deg,rgb(0,0,0) 0%,rgba(0,0,0,0) 0%,rgb(0,0,0) 100%)\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h1 class=\"is-style-decorated wp-block-post-title\">The &#8220;Destination of Excellence&#8221; designation<\/h1>\n\n\n<p><strong>The &#8220;Destination d&#8217;Excellence&#8221; label highlights the quality of <\/strong>tourism offerings <strong>, whether in terms of lodging, dining, attractions and recreational activities, tourist information centers (particularly tourist offices), or transportation.<\/strong><br\/><strong>It emphasizes the importance of environmental responsibility.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<p><strong>Our Tourist Office is working toward earning the \u201cDestination of Excellence\u201d certification and aims to support local businesses in their efforts to obtain the same certification.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>A tourist office designated as a \u201cDestination of Excellence\u201d operates within an official framework of quality, performance, and environmental responsibility. Our tourist office, Destination Comminges Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es, is currently in the process of obtaining this designation. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is \u201cDestination of Excellence\u201d?<\/h3>\n\n<p>This is a national certification that is gradually replacing the \u201cQualit\u00e9 Tourisme\u201d label, under which the Destination Comminges Pyr\u00e9n\u00e9es tourist office had already been certified at Category I. It aims to recognize tourism stakeholders who offer a high level of service, hospitality, and commitment.<\/p>\n\n<p>A tourist office designated as a \u201cDestination of Excellence\u201d must meet strict criteria, including:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exceptional customer service (both in-person and online)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reliable, clear, and multilingual information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessibility for All Audiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental and Sustainability Commitment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous Improvement of Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good knowledge of and promotion of the region<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Purpose of the label<\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strengthen the destination&#8217;s image  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure a high-quality experience for visitors  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harmonize standards nationwide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>A \u201cDestination d\u2019Excellence\u201d tourism office is an organization recognized for its professionalism, the quality of its services, and its commitment to sustainable and effective tourism.<\/p>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To learn more&#8230;<\/h4>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pro.tourisme-occitanie.com\/plateforme-de-services\/webinaires-replays\/les-web-qual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/pro.tourisme-occitanie.com\/plateforme-de-services\/webinaires-replays\/les-web-qual<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atout-france.fr\/fr\/destination-dexcellence\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.atout-france.fr\/fr\/destination-dexcellence<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our Tourist Office is working toward earning the \u201cDestination of Excellence\u201d certification and aims to support local businesses in their efforts to obtain the same certification. 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