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We warmly invite you to experience the Green Destinations Story Awards 2024 at the ITB Berlin, the world's leading tourism trade fair |
The ceremony will be held on Wednesday, 6 March, at the “Blue Stage” (Hall 7.1) from 18:00h to 20:00h, where we will announce the three finalist destinations per category, as well as the winners of the:
- ITB Earth Award, selected by Rika Jean-Francois, ITB.
- People’s Choice Award, chosen by the general public, who voted for their favourite story.
During the event, we will also announce our newly awarded and certified destinations at the Green Destinations Awards and Certification Ceremony. As well as the host destination for our GD2024 global conference, among other exciting news.
Interested in attending the award ceremony live at ITB Berlin 2024? Get your tickets today! |
Exciting opportunity! Sponsor the Green Destinations Story Awards at ITB Berlin 2024. Elevate your brand and be associated with promoting more sustainable tourism. Enjoy benefits like increased brand exposure, networking opportunities, thought leadership, targeted marketing, and much more. Tailored sponsorship packages are available. Contact us to explore this impactful partnership. |
2023 Top 100 - Get to know the nominated stories |
The nominated stories are outstanding examples of how destinations worldwide strive to make tourism more resilient and sustainable by positively contributing to the local community and the environment. We congratulate them for their incredible efforts. Knowing that they will inspire you, we invite you to read the nominees' full stories on our website.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to all those who have passionately voted for their favourite destination to win the People's Choice Award 2024. The overwhelming response, with ca. 34,000 votes, is a great indicator of people and organisations progressively recognizing the sustainability efforts of destinations they are fond of. |
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Inspire and gain exposure with your Good Practice Story! |
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The Top 100 Stories is an annual competition organised to showcase sustainable tourism stories and good practices around the globe. |
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This is your opportunity to gain exposure, build your capacity in sustainable tourism, and inspire other Destinations, Private Stakeholders, and Travellers with your good practices. We invite you to join our upcoming Top 100 introduction session on 20 February 2024! |
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Congratulations to our Green Destinations Awarded Destinations
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The Green Destinations Awards and Certification Program enables destinations to have their sustainability performance independently assessed and apply for Awards or Certification when sufficient levels of sustainability are achieved. Congratulations to the following destination on their recent successful certification: |
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Dolomites Region Seiser Alm Italy 🇮🇹
The Alpe di Siusi Dolomites region, including Castelrotto, Siusi allo Sciliar, Fiè allo Sciliar, Tires allo Catinaccio, offers a perfect mountain vacation. With 300 days of sunshine yearly, it's ideal for sports lovers, families, and tranquility seekers. In winter, it's a paradise for snow enthusiasts with 181 kilometers of slopes. Summers boast 450 km of hiking trails, blooming meadows, and iconic peaks like Schlern. Outdoor activities include biking, running, and swimming at Völser Weiher pond, which freezes for ice skating in winter. |
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Kudos to these destinations on the successful renewal of their awards: |
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Serras do Socorro e Archeira Portugal 🇵🇹
Near Lisbon, in the heart of the western region, stands the majestic Serras do Socorro and Archeira. Recognized as a protected landscape area for its beauty, traditional economic activities, and nature tourism. Rich in fauna and flora, they offer a respite from urban life, inviting visitors to explore the Torres Vedras Lines and Napoleonic War history. It's a place to cherish moments in nature intertwined with culture and history. |
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Torres Vedras Portugal 🇵🇹
Just 40 minutes from Lisbon, Torres Vedras boasts diverse landscapes and abundant activities for all. Its countryside, 20 km coastline, and rich heritage, including a historic center with monuments, cater to travelers of all ages. The Castle, conquered by King Afonso Henriques in 1148, and the Lines of Torres Vedras, built for defense against Napoleon's invasion, stand out as historical landmarks. Visitors can immerse themselves in history while enjoying the natural beauty of the region. |
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To discover more awarded and certified destinations, visit: |
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Green Destinations facilitates sustainable tourism certification for the Greater Mekong Subregion |
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The Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA) commissioned Green Destinations to help establish a sustainable tourism certification program for destinations. The initiative is in the context of Asia with a focus on the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), funded through the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund. |
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From 5 to 10 December 2023, Patice Talaue facilitated a training/workshop about the Green Destinations Standard for the representatives of the GMS countries. This was followed by a pilot assessment of Luang Prabang from 11 to 17 December 2023. |
Green Destinations supports the Sigiriya Cleanup Day and Awareness Programme |
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Held from 6 to 8 December last year, the Cleanup Program's primary aim was to promote cleanliness and responsible tourism, raise awareness about sustainable practices, and foster cooperation to position Sigiriya as a model sustainable destination. Green Destinations’ supported the activity through the UNDP Biofin Project in Sri Lanka. |
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