Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.6.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Green Destinations Tourism for People, Nature & Climate. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.greendestinations.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Green Destinations – Good Travel Community - March 2026](https://www.greendestinations.org/newsletter-march-2026/) - GD News March 2026 | GD2026, newly launched trainings, and key updates - [STORY AWARDS 2026 WINNER: "Forest to Fork: Miskolc’s Bold Step Beyond Industrial Heritage" by Miskolc, Hungary 🇭🇺](https://www.greendestinations.org/story-awards-2026-winner-miskolc-hungary/) - At the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards, the story “Forest to Fork: Miskolc’s Bold Step Beyond Industrial Heritage” by Visit Miskolc received 1st Place in the Thriving Communities category. Led by local stakeholders in Miskolc, Hungary, including the grassroots network Bükki Kör and the destination management organisation MIDMAR, the initiative demonstrates how community collaboration and local identity can transform a destination’s future. - [Sri Lanka](https://www.greendestinations.org/case-studies-sri-lanka/) - Supporting Sri Lanka’s tourism program, recognising Sigiriya and MSMEs - [Slovenia Green](https://www.greendestinations.org/case-studies-slovenia-green/) - Enabling nationwide standards through white-label certification. - [Visit Estonia](https://www.greendestinations.org/case-studies-visit-estonia/) - Pilot certification program framework driving sustainable tourism growth - [Bonaire](https://www.greendestinations.org/case-studies-bonaire/) - Boosting Bonaire sustainability through white-label Blue Certification program - [North York Moors NP](https://www.greendestinations.org/case-studies-north-york-moors-national-park/) - Mapping sustainability across North York Moors businesses - [Green Bursa](https://www.greendestinations.org/green-bursa/) - Partnering with Bursa to build the Green Bursa Labelling System - [Costa del Sol](https://www.greendestinations.org/case-studies-costa-del-sol/) - A white-label model to certify businesses while strengthening regional branding - [Guyana](https://www.greendestinations.org/case-studies-guyana/) - Empowering Guyana tourism through assessments, recognition, and training - [Kyrgyzstan](https://www.greendestinations.org/case-studies-kyrgyzstan/) - Empowering local experts to certify and mentor sustainable tourism businesses - [Sişli, Türkiye](https://www.greendestinations.org/case-studies-sisli-turkiye/) - Supporting Şişli, with capacity-building and sustainability recognition tools - [Aqaba, Jordan](https://www.greendestinations.org/case-studies-aqaba-jordan/) - Guiding Aqaba's sustainable tourism transformation - [Greater Mekong Subregion](https://www.greendestinations.org/case-studies-greater-mekong-subregion/) - Empowering Mekong tourism through training and recognition frameworks. - [STORY AWARDS 2026 WINNER: "From Visitor Pressure to Balance: How the Wandelstarter Approach Reinvents Destination Management” by Van Gogh National Park 🇳🇱](https://www.greendestinations.org/story-awards-2026-winner-van-gogh-national-park/) - At the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards, the story “From Visitor Pressure to Balance: How the Wandelstarter Approach Reinvents Destination Management” received 1st Place in the Destination Management category. Led by Brabant Partners and Van Gogh National Park in the Netherlands, the initiative demonstrates how smart visitor management and cross-sector collaboration can protect nature while improving access to outdoor recreation. - [STORY AWARDS 2026 Winner: “Meet with Purpose: Discover Halifax's Sustainable Business Events Movement” 🇨🇦](https://www.greendestinations.org/2026-story-awards-winner-discover-halifax/) - At the 11th Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards, the story “Meet with Purpose: Discover Halifax's Sustainable Business Events Movement” earned 1st Place in the Business & Marketing Category. Led by Discover Halifax in Halifax, Canada, the initiative demonstrates how destinations can transform business events from short-term economic activity into long-term drivers of sustainability and community benefit. - [Messe Berlin GmbH and the Green Destinations – Good Travel Community Announce Strategic Cooperation at ITB Berlin](https://www.greendestinations.org/strategic-cooperation-itb-berlin-announcement/) - ITB Berlin, organised by Messe Berlin GmbH, and the Green Destinations – Good Travel Community have formalised a strategic, non-exclusive cooperation to strengthen sustainability dialogue, responsible tourism practices and long-term destination development within the global travel industry. - [GD Newsletter - February 2026](https://www.greendestinations.org/gd-newsletter-february-2026/) - Join Green Destinations Foundation and the Good Travel Alliance at ITB Berlin from 3 to 5 March 2026. Visit our team at Stand 219 (Hall 4.1) to explore collaboration opportunities and learn how Good Travel Experiences and Destination Guides can strengthen destination positioning and expand market access. We will also be sharing more about our sustainability frameworks, certification pathways, and KPI monitoring tools, and you are welcome to book a meeting to discuss how we can support your destination or organisation. - [🇧🇷 Fernando de Noronha, Brazil - ITB EARTH AWARD 2026 WINNER 🏆](https://www.greendestinations.org/itb-earth-award-2026-winner-fernando-de-noronha/) - The prestigious ITB Earth Award 2026 has been presented to Fernando de Noronha, Brazil’s Good Practice Story “Tourism Among Dolphins: The Transformative Impact of the Spinner Dolphin Project” in recognition of its outstanding long-term commitment to sustainable tourism and marine conservation. - [Celebrating the Green Destinations and Good Travel Event at ITB Berlin 2026](https://www.greendestinations.org/green-destinations-and-good-travel-event-at-itb-berlin-2026/) - The Green Destinations & Good Travel Event 2026 convened global destination leaders, tourism professionals and sustainability experts at ITB Berlin, reinforcing the sector’s shared commitment to responsible tourism and long-term destination resilience. - [GD Newlsetter - July 2022](https://www.greendestinations.org/special-news-july-2022/) - Welcome to Green Destinations 2022 & Future of Tourism Summit in Athens! Get to know the speakers, Discover our Conference Calendar, Iconic Places in Athens where our conference will be held and Contribute to Green Destinations 2022 - Future of Tourism Summit, in Athens. READ FULL NEWSLETTER - [GD Newsletter - May 2023](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-may-2023/) - Green Destinations 2023 Estonia. Tickets, Tours and Field Trips are now available! Read more about Green Destinations Latino América 2023, Congratulations to our Green Destinations Awarded Destinations, Join the sustainable Masterclass, “Measuring and Communicating Your Destination’s Successes” by Anula Galewska, DGI Tourism ECVET Profile and Training Plan Handbook, Welcome to the Green Destinations Team!, The - [GD Newsletter - December - Happy New Year 2025!](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-happy-new-year-2025/) - Happy New Year from Green Destinations! As we welcome the new year, we look back on 2024 as a year filled with significant achievements and milestones for Green Destinations! Thanks to the collective effort of our community, we have made substantial strides in promoting sustainable tourism globally. READ FULL NEWSLETTER - [GD Newsletter - March 2025](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-march-2025/) - Congratulations to the winning stories! The Green Destinations Story Awards 2025 at ITB Berlin 2025 was a resounding success ✨ The Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards at ITB Berlin 2025 successfully celebrated the most inspiring and innovative initiatives in sustainable tourism globally. The ceremony was hosted at the impressive “Blue Hall” of ITB Berlin - [GD Newsletter - January 2025](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-january-2025/) - Join us at ITB Berlin 2025! For the 11th consecutive year, we are delighted to celebrate the most inspiring initiatives in sustainable tourism development from the 2024 Top 100 Stories Competition at the Green Destinations Stories Awards, taking place at ITB Berlin 2025 — the world’s largest tourism trade fair. The event will take place - [GD Newsletter - August 2022](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-august-2022/) - 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). Read more about Green Destinations 2022 Sponsors & Contributors, Congratulations to our Green Destinations Awarded Destinations, - [GD Newsletter - April 2022](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-april-2022/) - Join us in Athens for the Green Destinations 2022 - Annual Conference! Destination Support Program upcoming trainings and modules, AHK Sustainable Tourism and Destination Management course for Ecuadorian destinations, Congratulations to our Green Destinations Awarded Destinations and Is Voluntourism Sustainable? Insights into a multi-million dollar industry. READ FULL NEWSLETTER - [GD Newsletter - March 2023](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-march-2023/) - Ticket is now available! For the Green Destinations Regional Conference. The first regional edition of the Green Destinations Latino América, from 5 to 7 June 2023. The conference is convened by DEL Institute and FACISC and hosted in Bombinhas, Santa Catarina - 2022 Top 100 destination - at the Hotel Vila do Faro. Read more - [GD Newsletter - May 2024](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-may-2024/) - Green Destinations Global Conference 2024 will be held on October 15-17 in the stunning Punta Arenas, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica region, Chile. Call for speakers and sponsors for the Green Destinations Global Conference 2024, Congratulations to Caen la Mer, Forges-les-eaux, Rota do Enxaimel, Cascais, Azores Region and Lagos as our Green Destinations Awarded Destinations! Learn - [GD Newsletter - November 2024](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-november-2024/) - GD2024 Global Conference, Chile is here! Green Destinations, SERNATUR Magallanes and the Regional Government of Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica are excited to invite you to dive into the depths of the underwater forests of the Strait of Magellan at the Green Destinations 2024 Global Conference. This year’s conference, from 10-12 December, will feature a distinguished roster - [GD Newsletter - Festive Greetings from Green Destinations!](https://www.greendestinations.org/gd-newsletter-festive-greetings-2025/) - As 2025 draws to a close, we would like to take a moment to thank our global community of destinations, partners, experts, and changemakers who continue to advance sustainability in tourism. This year has been marked by meaningful progress, collaboration, and a shared commitment to improving how tourism contributes to people, places, and the planet. - [GD Newsletter - January 2026](https://www.greendestinations.org/gd-newsletter-january-2026/) - Join us at ITB Berlin 2026! For the 12th consecutive year, we are delighted to celebrate the most inspiring initiatives in sustainable tourism development from the 2025 Top 100 Stories Competition at the Green Destinations Story Awards, taking place at ITB Berlin 2026, the world’s largest tourism trade fair. The event will take place on Wednesday, - [GD Newsletter - November/December 2025](https://www.greendestinations.org/gd-newsletter-november-december-2025/) - Green Destinations celebrates an inspiring year with two flagship events Green Destinations proudly looks back on an inspiring year shaped by two flagship events, the Green Destinations Global Conference 2025 and the Sustainable Destinations Forum, which together welcomed 568 registrations from 60 nationalities. The Global Conference brought together destination leaders, DMOs, businesses, and international organisations for two days - [GD Newsletter - September/October 2025](https://www.greendestinations.org/gd-newsletter-september-2025/) - Join us for the Sustainable Destinations Forum 2025 28–30 October, Expo City Dubai After the successful completion of the Green Destinations Global Conference 2025 in Montpellier, our community now turns its focus to the Sustainable Destinations Forum 2025, taking place at Expo City Dubai from 28–30 October. The Forum will bring together an exclusive network of destination managers, policymakers, - [GD Newsletter - February 2022](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-february-2022/) - Introducing our new Destination Support Program! Green Destinations Stories Series 2022, Register for Green Destinations Story Awards 2022, hosted by Visit Portugal, Rika Jean François will reveal the 2022 ITB Earth Award, Green Destinations Top 100 Stories Fee Waiver Program, Good Travel Guide - New blog!, Green Destinations Training - Top 100 Application Support Group - [GD Newsletter - June 2022](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-june-2022/) - Green Destinations 2022 Conference Updates! Call For Speakers - Closing Soon, You are invited to the 2022 Top 100 Ceremony!, Green Destinations Upcoming Training and Modules, Congratulations to our Green Destinations Awarded Destinations and Climate Action Through Regeneration: Unlocking The Power of Communities and Nature Through Tourism. READ FULL NEWSLETTER - [GD Newsletter - October 2022](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-october-2022/) - Green Destinations 2022 Conference was a great success! This year, we welcomed a record-breaking number of 250 delegates from 43 countries to our annual flagship conference, and hosted over 20 panels, workshops, and round table discussions with more than 60 speakers. Read more about Congratulations to the Green Destinations Awarded and Certified Destinations, 2022 Green - [GD Newsletter - December 2022](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-december-2022/) - 2022 has been a special year for Green Destinations and the tourism industry. Green Destinations has celebrated a 10% growth in the collection of 108 Green Destinations Awarded and Certified destinations in 2022. Read more about Tourism for People, Nature and Climate and A big thank you to our Interns and Volunteers! READ FULL NEWSLETTER - [GD Newsletter - January 2023](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-january-2023/) - Save the Date! For the Green Destinations Story Awards 2023. The ceremony will be held at ITB Berlin on Tuesday 7 March at the “Green Stage” (Hall 3.1) from 16:35h to 17:30h. Read more about Wagrain-Kleinarl for the first-ever Green Destinations Certified destination in Austria, congratulations to our Green Destinations Awarded Destinations, our new self-paced - [GD Newsletter - July 2023](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-july-2023/) - Early Bird Discount for Green Destinations 2023 Estonia ending soon! Read more about Get to know the speakers at the conference, Save the date for the 2023 Top 100 Stories list!, Congratulations to our Green Destinations Awarded Destinations, Green Destinations supports Sri Lanka Tourism (SLTDA), Tools for Destinations: Business Sector Sustainability Scan, Renewed Tools for - [GD Newsletter - September 2023](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-september-2023/) - Green Destinations 2023 Estonia is approaching soon! Read more about Green Destinations 2023 event, the unveiling of the 2023 Top 100 stories list, Green Destinations Awarded Destinations, Green Destinations Regional Training Event in Croatia, More news from Green Destinations Training & Support, Green Destinations Solutions for Businesses, New Opportunity! for Technical Assistant - East & - [GD Newsletter - November 2023](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-november-2023/) - 2024 Top 100 Stories Competition Registrations are now open! Read more about Green Destinations 2023 Global Conference, congratulate to our Green Destinations Awarded Destinations, Solutions for Businesses, Green Destinations Regional Training Event in Medjmurje, Green Destinations supports the Bhutan SUSTOUR Project and the opportunities to work with us! READ FULL NEWSLETTER - [GD Newsletter - January 2024](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-january-2024/) - We warmly invite you to experience the Green Destinations Story Awards 2024 at the ITB Berlin, the world's leading tourism trade fair Read more about updates related to Green Destinations Story Awards at ITB Berlin 2024. Get to know the nominated stories. Inspire and gain exposure with your Good Practice Story! Also a great news - [GD Newsletter - March 2024](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-march-2024/) - The Green Destinations Story Awards 2024 at ITB Berlin 2024 was a resounding success! Congratulations to the winning stories and to our Green Destinations Awarded Destinations! Read more about Green Destinations Certification Ceremony at ITB Berlin 2024, İzmir Metropolitan Municipality has begin its sustainable tourism certification journey with Green Destinations, Enhance your visibility on Booking.com - [GD Newsletter - July 2024](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-july-2024/) - Announcement for Green Destinations 2024, Chile. Early bird tickets now available! Check the delegate Information in advance, Host a Green Destinations event also now open, Congratulations to our Green Destinations Awarded Destinations, GD Latino América - Seminarios Online and Good Travel Seal Certification for Businesses in Sri Lanka - Phase II READ FULL NEWSLETTER - [GD Newsletter - September 2024](https://www.greendestinations.org/news-september-2024/) - Join our online event to discover the Green Destinations 2024 Top 100 Stories The 2024 Top 100 list will be unveiled online on Tuesday 15 October 2024, 8 PM CEST, Congratulations to our Green Destinations Awarded Destinations, Join Spanish seminar series ‘DEL Turismo: uma estratégia de gestão compartilhada para um turismo responsável’, On-site training of - [GD Newsletter - July 2025](https://www.greendestinations.org/gd-newsletter-july-2025/) - We are pleased to invite you to the flagship Green Destinations Global Conference 2025, to be held in Montpellier, France. Set in the culturally rich Occitanie Region, this event promises an unforgettable experience for all those passionate about responsible and regenerative tourism. We would like to thank Comité Régional du Tourisme et des Loisirs d’Occitanie, Montpellier Méditerranée Métropole and Open - [Green Destinations Latin America 2025: Strengthening the Future of Responsible Tourism in the Region](https://www.greendestinations.org/green-destinations-latin-america-2025/) - From 17 to 19 June 2025, the coastal city of Natal in Brazil hosted the second edition of Green Destinations Latin America 2025 at the Senac Barreira Roxa Hotel. Organised by the Instituto DEL of CENI - FACISC, Senac RN and Green Destinations Brasil, the event welcomed over 230 participants, including national and international tourism - [GREEN DESTINATIONS TOP 100 STORY AWARDS @ITB BERLIN 2025](https://www.greendestinations.org/green-destinations-top-100-story-awards-at-itb-berlin-2025/) - Green Destinations is excited to have celebrated the most inspiring Good Practice Stories from the 2024 Top 100 Stories list - at the 11th edition of its annual flagship award ceremony, the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards at ITB Berlin 2025. - [Strategic Partnership: ATTA & Green Destinations](https://www.greendestinations.org/strategic-partnership-atta-green-destinations/) - Green Destinations and the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) have partnered to drive measurable and impactful sustainability practices across the adventure travel industry. This collaboration provides ATTA members with exclusive access to Green Destinations’ internationally recognised sustainability programs and certifications, helping them enhance their commitment to advancing responsible tourism while gaining a competitive edge. Partnership - [Park City, Utah: Winner of the Green Destinations Story Awards and a Special Contributor to ITB Berlin 2025🏆](https://www.greendestinations.org/park-city-utah-winner-of-the-green-destinations-story-awards-and-a-special-contributor-to-itb-berlin-2025/) - Green Destinations is delighted to announce that Park City, Utah, USA (Mountain IDEAL certified), has been awarded the top honour in the Business & Marketing category of the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards 2025. This recognition highlights Park City’s outstanding commitment to sustainable tourism, particularly through innovative branding and marketing strategies that promote responsible - [WINNING STORIES | GREEN DESTINATIONS TOP 100 STORY AWARDS AT ITB BERLIN 2025 🏆](https://www.greendestinations.org/winning-stories-green-destinations-top-100-story-awards-at-itb-berlin-2025/) - The Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards at ITB Berlin 2025, held on the evening of 4 March 2025, witnessed an incredible cohort of destinations and tourism stakeholders celebrating together the most inspiring and innovative initiatives in destination management and sustainable tourism. - [Saïdia Tourist Resort Wins Second Prize at the Green Destinations Story Awards 2025](https://www.greendestinations.org/saidia-tourist-resort-wins-second-prize-at-the-green-destinations-story-awards-2025/) - Saïdia Tourist Resort, has been awarded second prize in the Climate and Environment category at the Green Destinations Story Awards 2025, held at ITB Berlin. This recognition underscores the destination’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and its leadership in integrating environmental responsibility into tourism. - [TALLINN, ESTONIA - ITB EARTH AWARD 2025 WINNER 🏆](https://www.greendestinations.org/tallinn-estonia-itb-earth-award-2025-winner/) - The prestigious ITB Earth Award 2025 was presented at the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards at ITB Berlin 2025. This year's ceremony, marking the 11th edition of the flagship event, celebrated outstanding contributions to sustainable tourism, spotlighting the most inspiring stories from the 2024 Top 100 Stories list. - [2024 - TOP 100 List](https://www.greendestinations.org/2024-top-100-unveiling/) - The Green Destinations 2024 Top 100 Stories list was unveiled at an online event held on Tuesday 15 October. - [Jana Apih appointed Executive Director of Green Destinations Foundation](https://www.greendestinations.org/jana-apih-appointed-executive-director-of-green-destinations-foundation/) - [Leiden, 14 October 2024] – The Board of Green Destinations Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Jana Apih as its new Executive Director, as per 1 November 2024. Jana, currently the Managing Director at GoodPlace, Factory of Sustainable Tourism in Slovenia, brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in - [2023 - Top 100 List](https://www.greendestinations.org/green-destinations-top-100-stories-2023-list-unveiled/) - The Green Destinations Top 100 Stories list was unveiled during Green Destinations’ annual flagship event: Green Destinations 2023 Conference, Estonia. - [Karanambu Lodge - Guyana](https://www.greendestinations.org/karanambu-lodge-guyana/) - How a baby otter transformed Karanambu into a Model for sustainable tourism - [Breckenridge - USA](https://www.greendestinations.org/breckenridge-usa/) - Breckenridge Mobility: More Boots & Bikes, Less Cars - [Sonoma County - USA](https://www.greendestinations.org/sonoma-county-usa/) - Assembling a Coalition for the Preservation of Parks and Open Spaces - [Tibau du Sul - Brazil](https://www.greendestinations.org/tibau-du-sul-brazil/) - The Oyster`s Smile - [Urubici - Brazil](https://www.greendestinations.org/urubici-brazil/) - Urubici on the way to sustainability - [Santuário Histórico de Machu Picchu - Peru](https://www.greendestinations.org/santuario-historico-de-machu-picchu-peru/) - Conservation Union for the historic sanctuary of Machupicchu - [Reserva Nacional de Paracas - Peru](https://www.greendestinations.org/reserva-nacional-de-paracas-peru/) - The Warriors of Paracas, a conservation opportunity - [Reserva Nacional del Titicaca - Peru](https://www.greendestinations.org/reserva-nacional-del-titicaca-peru/) - Titicaca National Reserve, preserving for the original populations of Lake Titicaca - [Islas Cavinzas e Islotes Palomino - Peru](https://www.greendestinations.org/islas-cavinzas-e-islotes-palomino-peru/) - United for conservation: results of a joint and articulated work for the development of sustainable tourism in the Cavinzas Islands and Palomino Islets - [Region of Istria - Croatia](https://www.greendestinations.org/region-of-istria-eco-domus-eco-friendly-accommodation/) - Eco Domus – eco-friendly accommodation - [Alberta SouthWest Crown of the Continent - Canada](https://www.greendestinations.org/alberta-southwest-dark-skies-bright-future/) - Dark Skies … Bright Future! - [Royal Djurgården - Sweden](https://www.greendestinations.org/royal-djurgarden-connecting-swedish-cultural-heritage-with-modern-sustainable-thinking/) - Royal Djurgården – connecting Swedish cultural heritage with modern sustainable thinking. - [Eggental - Italy](https://www.greendestinations.org/eggental-together-we-stand-for-regional-cycles-tasting-is-believing/) - Together we stand for regional cycles – Tasting is believing - [Parque Nacional Tingo Maria - Peru](https://www.greendestinations.org/parque-nacional-tingo-maria-tingo-maria-national-park-conserving-its-biodiversity-and-ecosystem-services-for-the-benefit-of-the-population/) - Tingo María National Park, conserving its biodiversity and ecosystem services for the benefit of the population - [Huay Pu Keng - Thailand](https://www.greendestinations.org/huay-pu-keng-discovering-the-first-and-only-karenni-village-in-thailand-that-made-the-transition-towards-community-based-tourism/) - Discovering the first and only Karenni village in Thailand that made the transition towards community-based tourism - [Coffs Coast - Australia](https://www.greendestinations.org/coffs-coast-two-path-strong-strong-in-culture-and-strong-in-education/) - Two Path Strong – strong in culture and strong in education - [Bombinhas - Brazil](https://www.greendestinations.org/bombinhas-net-at-sea-a-tradition-on-the-beach-mullet-fishing-as-an-identify-of-bombinhas/) - Net at sea, a tradition on the beach: mullet fishing as an identify of Bombinhas - [Ozu - Japan](https://www.greendestinations.org/ozu-preservation-and-revitalization-of-patrimony-in-a-japanese-castle-town/) - Preservation and revitalization of patrimony in a Japanese castle town - [Bago City - Philippines](https://www.greendestinations.org/bago-city-reviving-the-majestic-diversity-of-bago-watershed/) - Reviving the majestic diversity of Bago Watershed. - [Cascais - Portugal](https://www.greendestinations.org/cascais-adaptcascais-fund/) - AdaptCascais Fund - [Barbados - Barbados](https://www.greendestinations.org/barbados-the-path-to-becoming-the-first-carbon-neutral-small-island/) - The Path to Becoming the First Carbon-Neutral Small Island - [Arouca - Portugal](https://www.greendestinations.org/arouca-unesco-global-geopark-from-0-to-516-the-bridge-for-sustainability/) - UNESCO Global Geopark – From 0 to 516 – The “Bridge” for Sustainability - [Sagay City - Philippines](https://www.greendestinations.org/sagay-city-mangrove-forest-protection-through-community-based-eco-tourism-project/) - Mangrove Forest Protection through Community-based Eco Tourism Project - [Azraq Wetland Reserve - Jordan](https://www.greendestinations.org/azraq-wetland-reserve-azraq-oasis-restoration-and-socioeconomic-development/) - Azraq Oasis Restoration and Socioeconomic Development - [Oguni Town - Japan](https://www.greendestinations.org/oguni-town-crowd-control-at-nabegataki-park/) - Crowd Control at Nabegataki Park - [Koh Mak - Thailand](https://www.greendestinations.org/koh-mak-the-journey-to-become-the-first-low-carbon-destination-in-thailand/) - Koh Mak, The Journey to become the first low carbon destination in Thailand - [Normandie - France](https://www.greendestinations.org/normandie-to-work-together-on-a-csr-approach-with-the-tourist-offices-of-normandy/) - To work together on a CSR approach with the Tourist Offices of Normandy. - [Lagos - Portugal](https://www.greendestinations.org/lagos-portugal/) - Walking in Harmony: How Nature was Reclaimed with the Restoration of Meia Praia’s Dune Cordon - [2022 - Top 100 List](https://www.greendestinations.org/2022-top-100-list/) - The Top 100 Good Practice Stories list is unveiled annually at the Green Destinations 2022 conference that took place from 26th to 29th September. This year the Top 100 list was composed of excellent stories from destinations around the world committed to working towards a more sustainable tourism industry. READ MORE ABOUT 2022 - TOP - [Toucheng Leisure Farm - Taiwan](https://www.greendestinations.org/toucheng-leisure-farm-taiwan/) - “Green Kitchen” Connects Tourists with Local Eco-friendly Farmers - [Quintana Roo - Mexico](https://www.greendestinations.org/quintana-roo-mexico/) - Loving good travel in Quintana Roo, Mexican Caribbean - [Savoy Hotel Manila - Philippines](https://www.greendestinations.org/savoy-hotel-manila-philippines/) - WeSave - Empowering Sustainability and Transforming Lives in the Heart of Pasay City - [Pärnumaa - Estonia](https://www.greendestinations.org/parnumaa-estonia/) - From a harrowing river dam to a smooth migratory fish passageway and a modern tourism and leisure center - Sindi Rapids - [Zlatibor - Serbia](https://www.greendestinations.org/zlatibor-serbia/) - Naša Zlatka -Protect local farmers and promote tourism - [Yoron Island - Japan](https://www.greendestinations.org/yoron-island-japan/) - Protecting and using the Island's Local Resources through Starlight Tourism - [Veszprém - Hungary](https://www.greendestinations.org/veszprem-hungary/) - Implementing the journey towards becoming a sustainable destination through the '10 Months - 10 Challenges' program. - [Vail - USA](https://www.greendestinations.org/vail-usa/) - Vail’s Community-Positive Destination Stewardship Model - [Torroella de Montgrí - L'Estartit, Spain](https://www.greendestinations.org/torroella-de-montgri-spain/) - Josep Pascual Massaguer, a key figure in our understanding of the climate crisis - [Torres Vedras - Portugal](https://www.greendestinations.org/torres-vedras-portugal/) - Foz Azul Local Nature Reserve Interpretive Center - [The Organos Municipality - Peru](https://www.greendestinations.org/the-organos-municipality-peru/) - The turtle and the fisherman in the enterprising community of El Ñuro cove - [Teshikaga Town - Japan](https://www.greendestinations.org/teshikaga-town-japan/) - From a Miner's Mountain to a Tourist's Mountain - [Terres de L´Ebre - Spain](https://www.greendestinations.org/terres-de-lebre-spain/) - A green infrastructure plan for the fight against climate change - [Tartu - Estonia](https://www.greendestinations.org/tartu-estonia/) - Transformation of the port railway - from a ring route to the green corridor - [Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area - Taiwan](https://www.greendestinations.org/sun-moon-lake-national-scenic-area-taiwan/) - Use the sustainable tourism model to make tribes have new possibilities- Economy under the forest. - [Southwest Coast National Scenic Area - Taiwan](https://www.greendestinations.org/southwest-coast-national-scenic-area-taiwan/) - Dancing with Water - Wetlands and Water Control - [Sipalay City - Philippines](https://www.greendestinations.org/sipalay-city-philippines/) - Lakbayon (Steps) – Women Steps Towards Sustainability - [Schouwen-Duiveland - The Netherlands](https://www.greendestinations.org/schouwen-duiveland-the-netherlands/) - Connected in Short Supply Chains: Local Food and Waste Reduction - [Sargaalaya - India](https://www.greendestinations.org/sargaalaya-india/) - Converting disaster to opportunity through resumption of economic activities, community empowerment and integrated development - [São Miguel do Gostoso - Brazil](https://www.greendestinations.org/sao-miguel-do-gostoso-brazil/) - Agroforestry Triibo - [Šaleška Valley - Slovenia](https://www.greendestinations.org/saleska-valley-slovenia/) - Mysteries of submerged villages – Sail on precious pieces of the Šaleška Valley’s past - [Saba - Dutch Caribbean](https://www.greendestinations.org/saba-dutch-caribbean/) - Reef Rebirth: How Conservationists are Reviving Saba’s Coral Ecosystems - [Saaremaa - Estonia](https://www.greendestinations.org/saaremaa-estonia/) - Saare language – our own super-pöwer - [Reserva Nacional de Lachay - Peru](https://www.greendestinations.org/reserva-nacional-de-lachay-peru/) - Collaboration for sustainable tourism: agreements to improve the provision of tourism services in natural areas - [Rakvere - Estonia](https://www.greendestinations.org/rakvere-estonia/) - An inviting journey through time: looking back 150 years on Rakvere's Pikk street - [Puyuhuapi - Chile](https://www.greendestinations.org/puyuhuapi-chile/) - Puyuhuapi: The empowerment of the local community as a key to sustainable development - [Provincia de Puno - Peru](https://www.greendestinations.org/provincia-de-puno-peru/) - Puno, Cradle of community tourism in Peru - [Protected habitat Tišina - Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://www.greendestinations.org/protected-habitat-tisina-bosnia-and-herzegovina/) - Teamwork = achievement of objectives - [Playa del Carmen - Mexico](https://www.greendestinations.org/playa-del-carmen-mexico/) - Loving Playa del Carmen, The sacred nature's calling - [Penghu - Taiwan](https://www.greendestinations.org/penghu-taiwan/) - Explore Penghu's Nasca Lines - Guardians of Stone Weirs. - [Parque Nacional Tingo Maria - Peru](https://www.greendestinations.org/parque-nacional-tingo-maria-peru/) - Tingo Maria National Park: Home of the Sleeping Beauty and the Owl Cave with its impressive oilbirds colony. - [Park City - USA](https://www.greendestinations.org/park-city-usa/) - Park City Green Business Program - [Ozu - Japan](https://www.greendestinations.org/ozu-japan/) - Embracing our vanishing homes - Concocting community participative processes in Ozu. - [Oguni Town - Japan](https://www.greendestinations.org/oguni-town-japan/) - Geothermal Power Plant to be Built by All 30 Households, Toward the Realization of a Recycling-Oriented Economy - [Obuse Town - Japan](https://www.greendestinations.org/obuse-town-japan/) - Obuse Mini-Marathon: a “Run & Eat & Interact” opportunity to enjoy unexplored charms of rural Japan - [North East and Yilan Coast - Taiwan](https://www.greendestinations.org/north-east-and-yilan-coast-taiwan/) - A Transformation of Abandoned Military Camp in Bitou Cape - [North coast & Guanyinshan - Taiwan](https://www.greendestinations.org/north-coast-guanyinshan-taiwan/) - A Path Toward the Hideaway: Creating Access to the Hideaway Beach in Alapawan Through Sustainability Practices - [Nazaré - Portugal](https://www.greendestinations.org/nazare-portugal/) - Riding the Wave of Success: Nazaré’s Journey to Beach Excellence - [Navegantes - Brazil](https://www.greendestinations.org/navegantes-brazil/) - Restinga Preserved, Our Coast Protected - [Nan Old City - Thailand](https://www.greendestinations.org/nan-old-city-thailand/) - Social-function based waste management - [Mueang Kao Sukhothai - Thailand](https://www.greendestinations.org/mueang-kao-sukhothai-thailand/) - Nature conservation for protecting cultural attraction : the case of invasive speciesin Mueang Kao, Sukhothai - [Monument of Nature Skakavac - Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://www.greendestinations.org/monument-of-nature-skakavac-bosnia-and-herzegovina/) - Where Urban Meets Nature – The Monument of Nature Skakavac - [Miyoshi City - Japan](https://www.greendestinations.org/miyoshi-city-japan/) - Vine Architects Preserving the Iya Vine Bridge Every 3 Years - [Miyazu City - Japan](https://www.greendestinations.org/miyazu-city-japan/) - Saving the Ancient Art of Wisteria Weaving - [Miskolc - Hungary](https://www.greendestinations.org/miskolc-hungary/) - Revival of the heart of Miskolc / Development of the historical Avas hill - [Miren Kras - Slovenia](https://www.greendestinations.org/miren-kras-slovenia/) - Skupaj Za Kras (together for the Karst) - Recovery of tourism after a natural disaster - [Marugame City - Japan](https://www.greendestinations.org/marugame-city-japan/) - Spinning History, Marugame Uchiwa New Meister 31 - [Mamallapuram - India](https://www.greendestinations.org/mamallapuram-india/) - Making of a Waste free Heritage Town: How Mamallapuram became a litter free destination - [Mali Lošinj - Croatia](https://www.greendestinations.org/mali-losinj-croatia/) - Wood is First - [Ljubljana - Slovenia](https://www.greendestinations.org/ljubljana-slovenia/) - Creative handicraft workshops - [Lahemaa - Estonia](https://www.greendestinations.org/lahemaa-estonia/) - The Power of Local Stories. Training of the guides who were born at a place where humans and nature live in harmony - [Kruger to Canyons Biosphere Region - South Africa](https://www.greendestinations.org/kruger-to-canyons-biosphere-region-south-africa/) - Community and Nature bring renewed life to Phiring - [Kranj - Slovenia](https://www.greendestinations.org/kranj-slovenia/) - With Proteus we share dependence on drinking water - [Konjic - Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://www.greendestinations.org/konjic-bosnia-and-herzegovina/) - White Water Rafting, a Rapid Destination Management Tool - [Khlong Thom - Thailand](https://www.greendestinations.org/khlong-thom-thailand/) - Community upstream-forest management for sustainable protection and maintenance of the main tourism resource base - [Katon-Karagai - Kazakhstan](https://www.greendestinations.org/katon-karagai-kazakhstan/) - How a sustainable development model rescued remote Kazakh region from disappearing - [Karakol - Kyrgyzstan](https://www.greendestinations.org/karakol-kyrgyzstan/) - Karakol’s 4-Season Guides: Embracing Sustainability in a Year-Round Destination of Central Asia - [Kamaishi - Japan](https://www.greendestinations.org/kamaishi-japan/) - Creating a Disaster Prevention Culture Community by Developing Training Programs with the Locals - [Jeruzalem - Slovenia](https://www.greendestinations.org/jeruzalem-slovenia/) - Oasis for the nature explorers - [Järvamaa - Estonia](https://www.greendestinations.org/jarvamaa-estonia/) - Hopping stories bring people together - [Ita - Brazil](https://www.greendestinations.org/ita-brazil/) - A step towards sustainability: the Green Seal Program - [Inverness & Loch Ness - Scotland](https://www.greendestinations.org/inverness-loch-ness-scotland/) - Highland Communities bake their way to win the shortbread crown - [Hua Hin - Thailand](https://www.greendestinations.org/hua-hin-thailand/) - Marine & coastal resources restoration for better economic linkage from tourism: the case of crab bank project in Hua Hin - [Hiiumaa Island - Estonia](https://www.greendestinations.org/hiiumaa-island-estonia/) - Dealing with the improper waste disposal of tourists on Hiiumaa island - [Hakone - Japan](https://www.greendestinations.org/hakone-japan/) - Overcoming Mobility Challenges - [Greater Palm Springs - USA](https://www.greendestinations.org/greater-palm-springs-usa/) - Nine Cities, One Oasis: Building a Tourism TEAM of Champions - [Gangwon State - South Korea](https://www.greendestinations.org/gangwon-state-south-korea/) - Wellness : The Sustainable “Hyang (Sweet)” Spot for Gangwon for all seasons - [Efeler Yolu Culture Route - Turkey](https://www.greendestinations.org/efeler-road-izmir-turkey/) - Follow the footsteps of Efes by witnessing the cultural richness of Efeler Yolu Culture Route - [East Coast National Scenic Area - Taiwan](https://www.greendestinations.org/east-coast-national-scenic-area-taiwan/) - Moonlight Sea Concerts on the East Coast of Taiwan - Sustainability in Action - [Durango - USA](https://www.greendestinations.org/durango-usa/) - Listening to Locals: Adapting CISR Methodology to Engage Residents of La Plata County - [Cozumel Island - Mexico](https://www.greendestinations.org/cozumel-island-mexico/) - Loving Cozumel, The reef that unites us - [Costa Mujeres - Mexico](https://www.greendestinations.org/costa-mujeres-mexico/) - Loving Costa Mujeres, A new model of tourist coexistence - [Club Paradise - Philippines](https://www.greendestinations.org/club-paradise-philippines/) - Making waves in water conversation - [City of Trebinje - Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://www.greendestinations.org/city-of-trebinje-bosnia-and-herzegovina/) - ReTRail - [Brežice - Slovenia](https://www.greendestinations.org/brezice-slovenia/) - Welcome to Brežice - where bread, wine and salami have their own event - [Central Coast - Australia](https://www.greendestinations.org/central-coast-australia/) - A Destinaton of Eco Advocates with Whales, Alpacas and Wheels - [Castro Daire - Portugal](https://www.greendestinations.org/castro-daire-portugal/) - Reviving Tradition: The Last Route of Transhumance in Castro Daire - [Braga - Portugal](https://www.greendestinations.org/braga-portugal/) - Preserving Paradise: The Timeless Legacy of Bom Jesus do Monte - [Bosanska Krupa - Bosnia and Herzegovina](https://www.greendestinations.org/bosanska-krupa-bosnia-and-herzegovina/) - Eight Green Islands / Zeleni otoci: Connecting Our Community - [Bombinhas - Brazil](https://www.greendestinations.org/bombinhas-brazil/) - Sea School: (re)conneting lives - [Bom Jardim da Serra - Brazil](https://www.greendestinations.org/bom-jardim-da-serra-brazil/) - My Good Garden - [Bison Land - Romania](https://www.greendestinations.org/bison-land-romania/) - Together for a sustainable development - [Berg en Dal - The Netherlands](https://www.greendestinations.org/berg-en-dal-the-netherlands/) - How a drying stream contributes to awareness and livability Preserving the village's eponym in a sustainable manner, involving the community in the decision-making process. - [Belsh - Albania](https://www.greendestinations.org/belsh-albania/) - Blessings Over Bunkers: How Aphrodite Taught Albanians to Fall In Love Again With Their Hidden Heritage - [Bel-Ombre - Mauritius](https://www.greendestinations.org/bel-ombre-mauritius/) - Pioneering a Model of Sustainable Tourism in Bel Ombre - [Baie de Somme - France](https://www.greendestinations.org/baie-de-somme-france/) - Always a few steps and wheels ahead of overtourism - [Bago City - Philippines](https://www.greendestinations.org/bago-city-philippines/) - Growing a food sufficient and climate smart agro-ecological destination - [Bacalar - Mexico](https://www.greendestinations.org/bacalar-mexico/) - Loving Bacalar, Heroes co-creating consciousness - [Amarante - Portugal](https://www.greendestinations.org/amarante-portugal/) - Andar no Laréu - Using an Itinerant Event as a Tourism Decentralizer - [Aspen - USA](https://www.greendestinations.org/aspen-usa/) - Blending Arts & Culture Programming with Sustainability - [Aqaba - Jordan](https://www.greendestinations.org/aqaba-jordan/) - Reconciliation with nature - the Aqaba Bird Observatory - [Apodi - Brazil](https://www.greendestinations.org/apodi-brazil/) - Pedagogical Tourism Project in Schools of Apodi - [Alto Minho - Portugal](https://www.greendestinations.org/alto-minho-portugal-top-100-2023/) - Culture for All, making tourism accessible in Alto Minho - [GD Regional Training Event Međimurje (Croatia)](https://www.greendestinations.org/gd-regional-training-event-medimurje/) - Međimurje, 25th October 2023 – The world's first Green Destinations Regional Training Event was held at Terme Sveti Martin in Međimurje, a Green Destinations Silver awarded destination. The event brought together leading experts in sustainable tourism and critical stakeholders in the tourism economy. Over three days, participants were introduced to trends and practical ways of - [GD2023 | GD Sustainable Destinations Certification Ceremony & 2023 Top 100 Unveiling Ceremony](https://www.greendestinations.org/gd2023-sustainable-destinations-certification-top-100-unveiling-ceremony/) - Tallinn, Estonia – The Green Destinations 2023 Conference, hosted by Visit Estonia and Visit Tallinn, was kicked off on Monday, 09 October 2023, with 250+ delegates from over 40 countries discussing Sustainable Tourism Solutions in six panel events and two workshops. The inaugural session featured dignitaries, including Albert Salman (President, Green Destinations), Mihhail Kõlvart (Mayor, - [2020 - Top 100 List](https://www.greendestinations.org/2020-top-100-list/) - For the sixth time, the Sustainable Top 100 Destinations list was unveiled at the first-everonline Global Green Destinations Days (GGDD). The Sustainable Top 100 Destinations competition is organised to showcase sustainabletourism stories and best practices of destinations as inspiring examples for others, tour operators and travellers. By publishing this annual list and sharing good practices - [2021 - Top 100 List](https://www.greendestinations.org/2021-top-100-list/) - The collection of Good Practice Stories was unveiled during Global Green Destinations Days (GGDD) on the 5th of October 2021. This year the Top 100 list was composed of excellent stories from destinations around the world committed to working towards a more sustainable tourism industry, this list will provide you with a diverse range of - [GD Story Awards 2022 - Winners Announcement](https://www.greendestinations.org/gd-story-awards-2022-winners-announcement/) - Green Destinations is proud to announce that all destinations of the 2021 Top 100 list have been competing to see their Good Practice Stories go through to the final Awards event at ITB Berlin. All approaches described in these 100 stories have been considered for one of the categories of the Green Destinations Story Awards. - [GD2022 - Top 100 Destination Stories and Certified Destinations Ceremony](https://www.greendestinations.org/gd2022-kick-off/) - Green Destinations 2022 Conference, hosted by the City of Athens under the auspices of the Greek National Tourism Organisation (GNTO), was kicked off on Tuesday, 27 September 2022, as ‘World Tourism Day’, with 250 delegates from 43 countries discussing seven panel events and two workshops. In the opening session, the delegates were welcomed by the - [The Future of Tourism Coalition declares a Climate Emergency and starts a partnertship with Tourism Declares](https://www.greendestinations.org/the-future-of-tourism-coalition-declares-a-climate-emergency-and-starts-a-partnertship-with-tourism-declares/) - The Future of Tourism Coalition and Tourism Declares an Emergency have come together to develop a “blueprint” for climate action in destinations, which will combine the frameworks, tools and resources required for destinations to deliver action plans that align tourism with the need to reduce global emissions by at least half by 2030 and keep global warming within 1.5°C. Supporters and members of - [Green Destinations, bookdifferent.com and Fair Voyage launch Good Travel Alliance to make sustainable travel easy](https://www.greendestinations.org/green-destinations-bookdifferent-com-and-fair-voyage-launch-good-travel-alliance-to-make-sustainable-travel-easy/) - Green Destinations, organizer of the annual Sustainable Top 100 Destination Awards and developer of the Good Travel Guide aimed at informing travellers about sustainable travel choices, bookdifferent.com, the leading platform for sustainable accommodations, and Fair Voyage, an innovative sustainable tour operator platform, launch the Good Travel Alliance to increase visibility for sustainable destinations and make sustainable travel easier for consumers. As purpose-driven - [The launch of the 2023 Top 100 competition](https://www.greendestinations.org/green-destinations-is-delighted-to-announce-the-launch-of-the-2023-top-100-competition/) - Every year, the Green Destinations Top 100 Stories competition generates an amazing collection of Good Practice Stories, covering many aspects of sustainable destination management and regeneration. They illustrate the leadership of their storytellers and are a great inspiration for other destinations, businesses and travelers. This 9th edition of the Top 100 competition is supported by - [Green Destinations Story Awards 2023](https://www.greendestinations.org/green-destinations-story-awards-2023/) - The live event took place at ITB Berlin, Tuesday 07 March 2023 at 1630 hours CET. Green Destinations is excited to have celebrated the most inspiring Good Practice Stories from the 2022 Top 100 list at its annual flagship award ceremony, the Green Destinations Story Awards 2023. 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Get to know them here. - [PROGRAMS FOR BUSINESSES](https://www.greendestinations.org/home/what-we-do/for-businesses/) - We employ a series of tools to assess, support, and certify the sustainability practices of travel-related business. Get to know our solutions for your business here. - [NEWS & MEDIA](https://www.greendestinations.org/home/news-media/) - On this page you can find all our past newsletters, press releases, articles and blogs. Read all of this info here. - [ABOUT US](https://www.greendestinations.org/home/about/) - Found in 2014, Green Destinations is a global organisation for sustainable destination development and recognition, accredited by the GSTC. - [SOLUTIONS FOR TRAVELLERS](https://www.greendestinations.org/home/what-we-do/solutions-for-travellers/) - We present handpicked information to inspire, inform, and educate travellers on global sustainable tourism practices. Get to know our solutions for travellers here - [Privacy Policy](https://www.greendestinations.org/privacy-policy/) - Green Destinations considers privacy and the careful handling of personal data of great importance. Personal data are therefore carefully processed and protected by us. - [QATAR TRAVEL MART 2025](https://www.greendestinations.org/qatar-travel-mart-2025/) - Green Destinations partnered with Qatar Travel Mart 2025, a key international travel and tourism exhibition held from November 24–26, 2025, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre in Qatar. - [Green Destinations and TTI İzmir](https://www.greendestinations.org/green-destinations-tti-izmir/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_color=”#014433″ background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”bottom_right” background_blend=”overlay” custom_margin=”-121px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” bottom_divider_style=”curve” bottom_divider_color=”#F6FAF0″ bottom_divider_height=”36px” bottom_divider_flip=”vertical” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” bottom_divider_height_tablet=”39px” bottom_divider_height_phone=”25px” bottom_divider_height_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_direction=”bottom” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” max_width=”90%” custom_padding=”74px||6px|||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_intensity_slide=”1%” animation_starting_opacity=”50%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”left” header_font_size=”50px” custom_margin=”32px||-30px||false|false” custom_padding=”2px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”2px|||||” custom_padding_phone=”2px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”60px” header_font_size_phone=”38px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Green Destinations and - [TRAINING](https://www.greendestinations.org/training/) - We provide a wide range of online and customisable training courses in destination management and sustainability performance for both destinations and businesses. - [Our Destination Collection](https://www.greendestinations.org/home/about/destinations-collection/) - Explore our Green Destinations interactive map to learn about all those destinations that are members of the Green Destinations recognition programs. - [HUELLA ZERO - COSTA DEL SOL](https://www.greendestinations.org/huellazerocostadelsol/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ background_color=”#014433″ background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”bottom_right” background_blend=”overlay” custom_margin=”-121px||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” bottom_divider_style=”curve” bottom_divider_color=”#F6FAF0″ bottom_divider_height=”36px” bottom_divider_flip=”vertical” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” bottom_divider_height_tablet=”39px” bottom_divider_height_phone=”25px” bottom_divider_height_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_direction=”bottom” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”74px||6px|||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_intensity_slide=”1%” animation_starting_opacity=”50%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”left” header_font_size=”50px” custom_margin=”32px||-5px|||” custom_padding=”2px|||||” custom_padding_tablet=”2px|||||” custom_padding_phone=”2px||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” header_font_size_tablet=”60px” header_font_size_phone=”38px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Huella Zero Costa del - [PROGRAMS FOR DESTINATIONS](https://www.greendestinations.org/home/what-we-do/for-destinations/) - We evaluate your destination’s sustainability performance, nurture it through training and coaching programs and support toolkits, and offer global recognition. - [Story Awards at ITB 2025](https://www.greendestinations.org/story-awards-at-itb-2025/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ background_color=”rgba(0,12,0,0.78)” background_image=”https://www.greendestinations.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ITB-LR-6195.jpg” background_blend=”overlay” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”-125px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-125px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”-50px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||0px|||” bottom_divider_style=”graph” bottom_divider_color=”#FFFFFF” bottom_divider_height=”36px” bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” bottom_divider_height_tablet=”39px” bottom_divider_height_phone=”25px” bottom_divider_height_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_direction=”bottom” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”74px||1px|||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_intensity_slide=”1%” animation_starting_opacity=”50%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”display:flex;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display:block;”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”22px” header_font_size=”51px” text_orientation=”center” width=”80%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” - [Green Destinations 2022 & Future of Tourism Summit](https://www.greendestinations.org/green-destinations-2022/) - The Green Destinations 2022 conference, hosted by the City of Athens during 27-29 September, reunited tourism professionals for a responsible future of tourism. - [Tours and Field trips](https://www.greendestinations.org/gd-2023-estonia/tours-field-trips/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” admin_label=”Section – Header GD23″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_color=”#05313f” background_image=”https://www.greendestinations.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Estonia-GD2023-Photo.jpg” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”47%” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”0%” background_vertical_offset=”100%” z_index=”50″ height_tablet=”” height_phone=”560px” height_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”-123px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-143px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”-141px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||0px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|||” custom_padding_phone=”100px||0px||false|false” top_divider_color=”#022D20″ top_divider_height=”24px” bottom_divider_style=”curve” bottom_divider_color=”#052937″ bottom_divider_height=”25px” bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” bottom_divider_height_tablet=”39px” bottom_divider_height_phone=”25px” bottom_divider_height_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_direction=”bottom” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_image_tablet=”https://www.greendestinations.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Waves-1.png” background_image_phone=”https://www.greendestinations.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Waves-1.png” background_enable_image_tablet=”on” background_enable_image_phone=”on” background_size_tablet=”custom” background_image_width_tablet=”72%” background_position_tablet=”top_right” background_position_phone=”top_right” background_horizontal_offset_tablet=”-100%” background_vertical_offset_tablet=”21%” background_vertical_offset_phone=”12%” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” - [Green Destinations 2023](https://www.greendestinations.org/gd-2023-estonia/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” admin_label=”Section – Header GD23″ _builder_version=”4.20.0″ background_color=”#05313f” background_image=”https://www.greendestinations.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Estonia-GD2023-Photo.jpg” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”47%” background_position=”bottom_right” background_vertical_offset=”100%” z_index=”50″ height=”446px” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”-123px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-143px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”-141px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||0px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|||” custom_padding_phone=”100px||0px||false|false” top_divider_color=”#022D20″ top_divider_height=”24px” bottom_divider_style=”curve” bottom_divider_color=”#052937″ bottom_divider_height=”25px” bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” bottom_divider_height_tablet=”39px” bottom_divider_height_phone=”25px” bottom_divider_height_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_direction=”bottom” background_last_edited=”on|desktop” background_enable_image_tablet=”off” background_enable_image_phone=”off” background_size_tablet=”cover” background_position_tablet=”top_center” background_position_phone=”top_right” background_vertical_offset_phone=”12%” global_module=”246383″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” width=”100%” width_tablet=”90%” width_phone=”90%” - [Contact](https://www.greendestinations.org/contact/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ background_color=”#022D20″ height=”0px” min_height=”0px”][/et_pb_section] - [Story Awards at ITB 2024](https://www.greendestinations.org/2024-story-awards-itb/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ background_color=”rgba(0,12,0,0.78)” background_image=”https://www.greendestinations.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ITB-LR-6195.jpg” background_blend=”overlay” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”-125px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-125px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”-50px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||0px|||” bottom_divider_style=”graph” bottom_divider_color=”#FFFFFF” bottom_divider_height=”36px” bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” bottom_divider_height_tablet=”39px” bottom_divider_height_phone=”25px” bottom_divider_height_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_direction=”bottom” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”74px||1px|||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_intensity_slide=”1%” animation_starting_opacity=”50%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”display:flex;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display:block;”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”22px” header_font_size=”51px” text_orientation=”center” width=”80%” width_tablet=”80%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” - [Story Awards at ITB 2023](https://www.greendestinations.org/2023-story-awards-itb/) - The Green Destinations Story Awards @ ITB Berlin will showcase the most outstanding Good Practice Stories of the Top 100 competition. Get to know this event here. - [Divi Login Designer](https://www.greendestinations.org/divi-login-designer/) - This page is used for Divi Login Designer extension. It will not be visible to your readers. Do not delete it. - [AMBASSADORS](https://www.greendestinations.org/home/about/ambassadors/) - Green Destinations Ambassadors are every day travellers that aim to promote our sustainable destinations and Good Practice Stories. Find more about this program and how to join here. - [Top 100 2023 Destination Stories](https://www.greendestinations.org/home/what-we-do/solutions-for-travellers/top-100-2023-destination-stories/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section – Header” _builder_version=”4.23″ background_color=”#014433″ background_enable_image=”off” background_position=”bottom_right” background_blend=”overlay” custom_margin=”-125px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-150px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||0px|||” bottom_divider_style=”curve” bottom_divider_color=”#FFFFFF” bottom_divider_height=”36px” bottom_divider_flip=”vertical” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” bottom_divider_height_tablet=”39px” bottom_divider_height_phone=”25px” bottom_divider_height_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_direction=”bottom” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”74px|||||” animation_style=”slide” animation_direction=”bottom” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_intensity_slide=”1%” animation_starting_opacity=”50%” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”display:flex;” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display: flex;||flex-wrap: wrap;”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.2″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”order: 2;”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”left” header_font_size=”60px” custom_margin=”13px|||||” - [Resources](https://www.greendestinations.org/gd-2023-estonia/resources/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” admin_label=”Section – Header GD23″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ background_color=”#05313f” background_image=”https://www.greendestinations.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Estonia-GD2023-Photo.jpg” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”47%” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”0%” background_vertical_offset=”100%” z_index=”50″ height=”446px” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”-123px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-143px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”-141px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||0px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|||” custom_padding_phone=”100px||0px||false|false” top_divider_color=”#022D20″ top_divider_height=”24px” bottom_divider_style=”curve” bottom_divider_color=”#052937″ bottom_divider_height=”25px” bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” bottom_divider_height_tablet=”39px” bottom_divider_height_phone=”25px” bottom_divider_height_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_direction=”bottom” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_image_tablet=”https://www.greendestinations.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Waves-1.png” background_image_phone=”https://www.greendestinations.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Waves-1.png” background_enable_image_tablet=”on” background_enable_image_phone=”on” background_size_tablet=”custom” background_image_width_tablet=”72%” background_position_tablet=”top_right” background_position_phone=”top_right” background_horizontal_offset_tablet=”-100%” background_vertical_offset_tablet=”21%” background_vertical_offset_phone=”12%” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ background_size=”initial” - [Speakers](https://www.greendestinations.org/gd-2023-estonia/speakers/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” admin_label=”Section – Header GD23″ _builder_version=”4.20.4″ background_color=”#05313f” background_image=”https://www.greendestinations.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Estonia-GD2023-Photo.jpg” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”47%” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”0%” background_vertical_offset=”100%” z_index=”50″ height=”446px” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”-123px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-143px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”-141px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||0px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|||” custom_padding_phone=”100px||0px||false|false” top_divider_color=”#022D20″ top_divider_height=”24px” bottom_divider_style=”curve” bottom_divider_color=”#052937″ bottom_divider_height=”25px” bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” bottom_divider_height_tablet=”39px” bottom_divider_height_phone=”25px” bottom_divider_height_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_direction=”bottom” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_image_tablet=”https://www.greendestinations.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Waves-1.png” background_image_phone=”https://www.greendestinations.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Waves-1.png” background_enable_image_tablet=”on” background_enable_image_phone=”on” background_size_tablet=”custom” background_image_width_tablet=”72%” background_position_tablet=”top_right” background_position_phone=”top_right” background_horizontal_offset_tablet=”-100%” background_vertical_offset_tablet=”21%” background_vertical_offset_phone=”12%” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.20.0″ background_size=”initial” - [Information for delegates](https://www.greendestinations.org/gd-2023-estonia/information-delegates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” admin_label=”Section – Header GD23″ _builder_version=”4.21.0″ background_color=”#05313f” background_image=”https://www.greendestinations.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Estonia-GD2023-Photo.jpg” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”47%” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”0%” background_vertical_offset=”100%” z_index=”50″ min_height_tablet=”” min_height_phone=”591.2px” min_height_last_edited=”on|phone” height=”446px” height_tablet=”” height_phone=”” height_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”-123px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”-143px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”-141px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||0px|||” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px|||” custom_padding_phone=”100px||0px||false|false” top_divider_color=”#022D20″ top_divider_height=”24px” bottom_divider_style=”curve” bottom_divider_color=”#052937″ bottom_divider_height=”25px” bottom_divider_flip=”horizontal” bottom_divider_arrangement=”above_content” bottom_divider_height_tablet=”39px” bottom_divider_height_phone=”25px” bottom_divider_height_last_edited=”on|phone” animation_direction=”bottom” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_image_tablet=”https://www.greendestinations.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Waves-1.png” background_image_phone=”https://www.greendestinations.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Waves-1.png” background_enable_image_tablet=”on” background_enable_image_phone=”on” background_size_tablet=”custom” background_image_width_tablet=”72%” background_position_tablet=”top_right” background_position_phone=”top_right” background_horizontal_offset_tablet=”-100%” background_vertical_offset_tablet=”21%” background_vertical_offset_phone=”12%” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row - 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