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Green Destinations 2022 is approaching soon! |
Green Destinations warmly invites everyone to join the Green Destinations 2022 and Future of Tourism Summit hosted by the City of Athens and under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO)
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Green Destinations 2022 and Future of Tourism Summit is right around the corner and we are excited to welcome you to discuss ways towards a responsible future of tourism. One can expect a cohort of over 70 speakers from Estonia, Slovenia, Scotland, Spain, Croatia, Tunisia, Egypt, Mexico, Chile, Kenya, Portugal, and other distinct corners of the world to unite in Athens and address 12 panels across 3 days! Not just that, we will hold exciting discussions, hear inspiring stories of good practices, get creative in joint workshops and – as every year – celebrate our certified and award-winning destinations and unveil the 2022 Top 100 Sustainability Stories. Get full details on the conference schedule here:
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Meet the Green Destinations 2022Sponsors & Contributors
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Green Destinations 2022 and the Future of Tourism Summit in Athens, would not be possible without the support of our contributors. To learn more about our contributors and supporters visit our website here. |
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This is Athens Event Host
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This is Athens is the global brand promoting Athens as a destination for leisure tourism, conferences, events, and education. The organization utilizes B2B marketing channels and initiatives to develop local and international collaborations to identify opportunities for new thematic tourism products such as yachting, religious tourism, and athletics. |
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Outdooractive Event Partner
Based in Bavaria, Outdooractive is the world's leading platform for outdoor tourism with over 860.000 routes focused on outdoor activities. Outdooractive connects the tourism industry with a global community of more than 12 million registered users. With over 15 languages available, the platform is the largest multilingual source of inspiration and information for outdoor sports. |
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Simpleview
Day host
Simpleview is a software, creative, and data insights company that partners with destinations and their agencies to engage stakeholders, attract visitors, and win bids for conventions and events. Whether a region markets a resort, attraction, city, state or country, Simpleview has the tools and people to help demonstrate its value and achieve your goals.
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Grow with Google Training Partner
Since 2015, Grow with Google Greece has helped over 250.000 people find a job, grow their career or business. Now, the organization aims to help accelerate economic recovery through its technology, tools and training focusing on digital tools and sustainability. It will ensure that local businesses, communities and people can grow stronger, faster and more resiliently. |
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GreenBeyond Future of Tourism Summit Sponsor
Beyond Green is a collection of ‘Planet Earth’s Most Sustainable Hotels’ fully committed to U.N. sustainability standards.
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Congratulations to ourGreen 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. We would like to congratulate the following recently awarded destinations. You can find our Green Destinations Collection of awarded and certified destinations here. |
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Tivat
Montenegro
Centred on rich historical, natural, and cultural heritage, Tivat aims to leverage its status as an authentic Mediterranean small town by providing unique and diversified experiences to guests of modern, sustainable lifestyles. Sustainability through balanced economic, environmental, and social development is recognized as one of the main goals in the tourism development strategy by the destination for 2024. This integration of sustainability to the tourism brand of Tivat will ensure an added value in all three dimensions of tourism activities while establishing harmonic relationships between the locals and the tourists. |
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Baiona Spain
Baiona's consistent commitment to its environment, local tradition, and certification of local tourism companies has helped the destination maintain a high quality of tourism. Baiona is the first municipality in the region to launch the "Beaches without smoke" initiative, urging users not to smoke on the sandbanks to reduce pollution. Today, all the beaches in the municipality are smoke-free; the regional government has replicated this initiative in numerous sandy areas in Galicia. Additionally, the beaches are accessible to visitors with physical disabilities, further strengthening its sustainability commitment.Â
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Pafos Region
Cyprus
Pafos Region, with its noteworthy commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism, aims to harness the tourism demand by establishing effective local supply chains. Offering a memorable experience for the tourist, this approach also provides a clear economic benefit to local communities, coastal towns, and villages marginalized by mass tourism while minimizing adverse socio-economic and environmental impacts. Through numerous projects with local stakeholders, Pafos Region demonstrates the positive effects of sustainable tourism on the island's environment, society and economy. |
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The 2022 Top 100 Stories list will be unveiled on the 27th of SeptemberÂ
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The 8th edition of the Green Destinations Top 100 list will be unveiled on World Tourism Day at Green Destinations 2022 - Future of Tourism Summit, in Athens. This year again, Green Destinations is proud to celebrate Good Practice Stories from destinations globally as inspiring examples for other destinations, tour operators, tourism experts and professionals and the general public. |
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Is Sustainable Gastronomy Possible? Here is the Truth about the Food Production ChainÂ
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Gastronomy is the study of the relationship between food and culture. Sustainable Gastronomy is the community-benefiting and planet-protecting network of farmers and diverse businesses that together bring the farm to the frying pan. A research blog by the Good Travel Guide takes you inside the food industry and disassembles it into its main parts to show you why it’s not sustainable and what farmers and businesses need to do to protect communities, animals, and our planet.  |
If you have interesting news about your destination's sustainability efforts share them with us! |
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