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Congratulations to the winning stories! |
The Green Destinations Story Awards 2024 at ITB Berlin 2024 was a resounding success ✨ |
The Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards at ITB Berlin 2024 successfully celebrated the most inspiring and innovative initiatives in sustainable tourism globally. The ceremony was hosted at the impressive “Blue Hall” of ITB Berlin in the presence of around 250 participants. We congratulate all the winning destinations and express our gratitude for inspiring the global tourism industry to pursue more sustainable development. Special thanks to ITB Berlin for their continuous support, especially to Rika Jean-Francois, ITB's Commissioner for Corporate Social Responsibility and Ryan Fuller, Product Manager at ITB. Their unwavering dedication was instrumental in the flawless execution of our recent event.  We extend our sincere appreciation to SWITCH-Asia for their event sponsorship, which played a pivotal role in the success of our event. The generous fee-waiver sponsorships from both Acorn Tourism Consulting and Simpleview were invaluable contributions. Additionally, we are thankful to GLP Films, our official video partner. |
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Green Destinations Certification Ceremony at ITB Berlin 2024
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Congratulations to the awarded destinations! ✨ |
We are excited to share that 17 destinations, which recently achieved or renewed their award, were presented certificates at the Green Destinations Certification Ceremony, ITB Berlin 2024. |
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Platinum Award 🇵🇹 Cascais, Portugal 🇵🇹 Azores Region, Portugal
Gold Award 🇹🇼 Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area, Taiwan 🇵🇹 Lagos, Portugal |
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Silver Award đź‡đź‡· Telašćica Nature Park, Croatia 🇧🇷 Rota do Enxaimel, Brazil 🇧🇷 Tibau do Sul, Brazil 🇹🇠Chiang Khan, Thailand 🇫🇷 Caen la Mer, France 🇫🇷 Forges-les-Eaux, France 🇧🇹 Bhutan |
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BronzeAward đź‡đź‡·Â Lika Destination, Croatia đź‡đź‡·Â Zagreb County, Croatia 🇹🇼 Southwest Coast National Scenic Area, Taiwan 🇧🇷 SĂŁo Miguel do Gostoso, Brazi 🇧🇷 Fernando de Noronha, Brazil |
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Learn more about the Green Destinations Certification Programs for Destinations:
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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. Kudos to these destinations on the achievement of their awards: |
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Chiang Khan Thailand 🇹đź‡
The city is engraved with exquisite architecture of 100-year-old wooden houses lined with breathtaking views of the Mekong River. Further, what makes the destination worth a visit is its life and culture, which are charming and unique, like the traditional sticky rice almsgiving. |
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Southwest Coast National Scenic Area Taiwan 🇹🇼
The destination has Taiwan's largest sandbar, lagoon and wetlands, which make it an important midway habitat for migratory birds in East Asia. Further, it has been the only salt drying venue in Taiwan for 200 years which has nurtured a unique salt industry and religious beliefs. |
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Congratulations to the following destinations on the successful renewal of their awards: |
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Northeast and Yilan Coast National Scenic Area Taiwan 🇹🇼
Blessed with green mountains and clear waters, Taiwan's northeast coast attracts droves of tourists throughout the year. Century-old historic trails and modern bike paths provide the perfect journey for any tourist, whether bird watching, exploring unique rock formations, or enjoying the view of a crisp blue ocean while relaxing on a golden sand beach. |
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São Miguel do Gostoso Brazil 🇧🇷
Located in the northeast of Brazil, the destination stands out for its rich culture, excellent cuisine, beautiful beaches, unspoiled nature and ideal winds for sailing sports. The sun shines brightly, and the inns offer excellent structure and service, with warm and welcoming people. |
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Noordwijk The Netherlands 🇳🇱
Noordwijk, a vibrant coastal town in the Netherlands, boasts a rich cultural history, extensive conference facilities, and diverse accommodations. Nestled between the Hollandse Duinen National Park and the Bulb Region's flower fields, its 14 km sandy beach offers stunning North Sea views. Recognized as a 'salubrious seaside resort' by the ESPA, Noordwijk aims to become a premier spa destination. |
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Torroella - L'Estartit Spain 🇪🇸
Set in Spain's Baix EmpordĂ -Costa Brava, the destination spans 66 sq km, featuring diverse landscapes from the MontgrĂ Massif to the Baix Ter Plain and a coastal area highlighted by the Medes Islands. Encompassing 68% of a Natural Park designated in 2010, this destination showcases rich cultural and historical assets, including the notable MontgrĂ Castle, a symbol of King James II's power from the late 13th century. |
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Ä°zmir Metropolitan Municipality to begin its sustainable tourism certification journey with Green Destinations |
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The beginning of spring has signified a new vision of sustainable tourism for İzmir, which signed an agreement with Green Destinations. İzmir, Turkey's third-largest city, marks a significant achievement as it prepares to become the first entire metropolitan area in the country to apply for sustainable tourism destination certification. Under the coordination of the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Directorate of Tourism, the certification process will involve several stakeholders from regions around the province where tourism is already well established. İzmir’s journey with Green Destinations began in 2023 when the Efeler Yolu Culture Route made it into the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list. |
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Enhance your visibility on Booking.com with the Good Travel Seal business certification |
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The Good Travel Seal (GTS) business certification is recognised by leading industry players for its role in empowering travel businesses to validate and communicate their sustainability efforts. In doing so, attracting the growing pool of eco-conscious travellers seeking more sustainable travel options. In a recent development aimed at combating greenwashing, Booking.com has phased out its green leaves badges for sustainable hotels as of 25 March 2024. Presently, the platform acknowledges only those establishments that have acquired third-party sustainability certifications. This adjustment positions the GTS business certification as one of the foremost and most cost-effective solutions for businesses aiming to align with Booking.com’s sustainability criteria. For further information, please explore our offerings: |
Hungary's first Green Destinations TrainingRegistrations now open! |
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Registrations are now open for Hungary's first Green Destinations training on 17 April 2024 at Hotel Palota Lillafüred, Miskolc, Hungary. The event will showcase the connection and interdependence of sustainable destinations and services, delivered by Innotime Hungary - the Hungarian, Slovakian and Romanian representation of Green Destinations - and renowned foreign experts. The Green Destinations training day is aimed at tourism professionals from municipalities and regions, as well as tourism business managers interested in sustainability and certification. The guest speakers for the event are Anula Galewska from Travindy, Poland, and Helga Lukac from the Murska Sobota Development Agency, Slovenia.
The training day will be followed by the "GASTOUR - non-wood forest-based gastronomy and ecotourism" international conference jointly organised by the Bükki Kör and Innotime Hungary Kft. on 18-19 April 2024. |
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