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2024 Top 100 Stories CompetitionRegistrations are now open! |
The 2023 Top 100 Stories Unveiling Ceremony at the GD2023 Global Conference Estonia has been a celebration of sustainability. From certified destinations to destinations making their first step in sustainability, all 2023 Top 100 Story destinations got their moment in the spotlight. Carrying forward the positive momentum, we are excited to share that the 2024 edition of the Top 100 Stories has been officially launched today. Visit our website to learn more about the 10th edition of the Top 100 Stories competition. |
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A Green Destinations Event in your destination? |
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The GD2023 Global Conference held in Estonia was a great success, attended by 264 participants from 43 countries. The conference served as a valuable platform to exchange innovative solutions and best practices for effectively managing tourism destinations. |
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In our continued commitment to promoting sustainable tourism, we are pleased to announce the opening of the call for hosting the Green Destinations flagship and regional conferences in 2024 and 2025.  We would like to share our Invitation to Event Host and Partners, where you will find all the essential details about the call, including the submission of applications and the hosting procedure. We invite all destinations interested in presenting a proposal to host our flagship and regional conferences. |
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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. We would like to congratulate the following recently awarded destinations: |
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Plitvice Lakes National Park Croatia ðŸ‡ðŸ‡·
Characterised by 16 lakes and numerous waterfalls created by the tufa formation process, Plitvice Lakes National Park is the oldest and largest national park in Croatia, which has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List as natural heritage since 1979. The Park strives to be an example of good management of a protected area in cooperation with the local community and stakeholders, where preserved nature is the basis of sustainable development. |
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Niseko Japan 🇯🇵
Niseko aims to become an "International Environmental Resort City" by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They aim to achieve virtually zero emissions by promoting appropriate forest management and other relevant actions. The city is home to Yotei, also known as Mt. Ezo Fuji, and the Shiribetsu River, which is known to be the clearest in Japan. Niseko has a resort-like atmosphere with plenty of nature to enjoy. One can go rafting during the summer or skiing during the winter. |
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Granville Terre et Mer France 🇫🇷
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the Bay of Mont Saint Michel, Granville Terre et Mer comprises 32 communes stretching over 42 km of coastline between harbours, cliffs, sandy beaches, foreshore and wetlands, and still retaining their traditions. Rich cultural and historical heritage forged in the wake of the Vikings and the Terre-Neuvas, the destination offers a living and holiday environment full of sharing and the simple pleasures of childhood. |
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Braga
Portugal 🇵🇹
Braga is a city of enormous beauty and rich heritage, perfectly combining its two-thousand-year history with a youthful and invigorating vitality. It has one of the oldest Sacro-Montes in Europe and the Minho region's flagship, Bom Jesus. Despite being an ancient city with traditional religiosity, Braga has a young spirit and an entrepreneurial mindset in areas such as culture, commerce, gastronomy, industry, and services. |
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Amarante Portugal 🇵🇹
Crossed by the River Tâmega and cosied up by the Marão and Aboboreira mountains, this is a region where history and culture abound. In an atypical year like the one we're living in, when 'holidaying in' will be the option for many, the "Amarante | Enchanting by Nature" campaign invites the Portuguese to rediscover the destination. |
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Resende
Portugal 🇵🇹
Resende boasts a natural paradise with its green landscape of rejuvenated meadows, hillsides painted white with cherry blossom in spring, crystal-clear watercourses, and preserved plant and animal species in the Serra de Montemuro. The river Douro runs along its entire length, adding to its natural beauty. The county is also rich in cultural and archaeological heritage, and its gastronomy is a benchmark in the country, with roast lamb, delicious cavacas, and sweet cherries standing out as specialities. |
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Matosinhos Portugal 🇵🇹
Matosinhos offers an irresistible gastronomic experience with its seafood, meat recipes, and the delightful aroma of its traditional "Arraial". The contemporary architecture and vast maritime coast add to its charm. Visitors frequent the locale for both lunch and dinner engagements, attending concerts and conferences, participating in sports, and exploring the various enchantments the destination has to offer. |
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To discover more awarded and certified destinations, visit: |
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Solutions for Businesses  A quick scan for all businesses - test yourself! |
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Are you ready to take the next step towards a more responsible future as a tourism business manager? Whether you are a small family business or a large hotel, let our renewed Good Travel Scan self-assessment help you consider the most essential elements of sustainability. |
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The Good Travel Scan will make you aware of the essentials of responsible tourism. At the end of the survey, you will immediately see your score. One of the following steps can then complete the Good Travel Seal Level 1, which has the same format as the Scan. An interview with an experienced auditor follows the self-assessment. The Scan and GTS Level 1 suit any business, including shops, farms, visitor centres and DMOs. GTS-certified businesses are published in the Good Travel Guide. |
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Green Destinations Regional Training Event in Medjmurje |
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The inaugural Green Destinations Regional Training Event was held at Terme Sveti Martin in Međimurje (Croatia), a Green Destinations Silver warded destination. The event brought together leading experts in sustainable tourism and critical stakeholders in the tourism economy. |
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Over three days, participants were introduced to trends and practical ways of sustainable management of tourist destinations, protected areas, and tourism companies. The Green Destinations Regional Training Event in Međimurje was supported by representatives from relevant institutions and organisations from Croatia, including the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, Croatian National Tourist Board, Europe Direct Čakovec, as well as directors of numerous tourist boards and stakeholders of tourist destinations from the region. The event was organised by Tourism Lab in collaboration with the non-profit organisation Green Destinations and hosted by the Međimurje County Tourist Board. |
Green Destinations supports the Bhutan SUSTOUR Project |
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The Association of Bhutanese Tour Operators (ABTO), the Hotel &Restaurant Association of Bhutan (HRAB), the Allianz Selbständiger Reiseunternehmen (ASR) and the European Centre for Eco and Agro Tourism (ECEAT) are partners in the Bhutan SUSTOUR project to promote sustainable tourism by integrating MSMEs into sustainable supply chains and raising consumer awareness in the country. |
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The Bhutan SUSTOUR Project supports various levels of the country’s tourism sector. At the national level, the tourism industry emphasises an enabling policy environment, which supports the Royal Government of Bhutan in its efforts to sustainably develop Bhutan’s small and medium enterprises. At the destination level, the collaboration between different tourism stakeholders is supported through the supply chain development of more sustainable products and services. Finally, at the level of the individual tour operators, the focus will be on supporting the implementation of sustainable consumption and production practices in tourism-related enterprises. Green Destinations supports the project through the European Center for Eco and Agro Tourism. The Bhutan SUSTOUR Project is funded by the Switch Asia Project, financed by the European Union. |
Working with Green Destinations |
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Do you work with destinations or nacional tourism boards and would like to apply the Green Destinations toolkit? It is possible! We are looking for partners to help operate our programs and tools on a license or commission basis. You will have opportunities to offer training, consultancy, sustainability assessments, and carbon emissions calculation. |
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We are especially keen to engage experts in travel product development in destinations and the assessment of supply chain sustainability. We have a special interest in engaging partners in the US, Caribbean, Ecuador, NW-Europe, Middle East & North Africa (MENA), East Asia, and Pacific islands. Intrigued? Connect with us today at contact@greendestinations.org |
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We are looking for a new Financial Administrator to assist us with financial administration. Knowledge/understanding of Dutch (reading) and/or the Dutch Tax System would be a benefit. |
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We invite you to learn more about this vacancy and the application process for this position. Please feel free to share this opportunity in your network or with someone you know who might be a good fit for the role. |
Become a Good Travel Editor Today! |
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The Good Travel Guide is seeking editors for our Country and Destination pages. Do you know a low-impact route or trip to nicely experience our QualityCoast towns, Green Destinations, or some of our certified Good Travel places? Are you ready to share your knowledge with conscious travellers? Consider becoming one of our editors! |
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As a Good Travel Editor, you'll play a crucial role in creating engaging content showcasing what your region or country offers. Get in touch with us today to get started.
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