Good practices

Trentino Marketing’s 2024 strategic framework outlines a new tourism model: balanced, green, and resilient. This vision prioritizes integrated environmental stewardship, community engagement, and climate responsiveness as central to the region’s identity. Strategic Priorities & Climate Response Trentino aims to build...

Small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in driving sustainable tourism, yet they often face resource and knowledge constraints. Effective support systems and guidelines can help these businesses deliver meaningful environmental and community impact. Two key sources...

The European Commission’s “European Capital of Smart Tourism” initiative, launched in 2018, selects cities based on innovative and inclusive tourism practices. The Compendium of Best Practices is drawn from applications submitted by cities during the 2019 and 2020 competitions, collating...

Effective destination management benefits communities with meaningful visitor experiences. According to ICF, a more holistic, long-term strategy enables both groups to thrive together. What Is Sustainable Destination Management? ICF defines it as a strategic and integrated approach to managing all...

In early 2024, ENIT presented a landmark climate‑sensitive tourism study at BIT Milan, developed by Fondazione Santagata SGA in collaboration with Studio Giaccardi & Associati. This data‑driven research introduces the concept of "Climate‑Sensitive Tourism" and benchmarks how European and Italian...

Adopted by EarthCheck in June 2023, a Destination Management Plan (DMP) - also known as a Tourism Action Plan or Stewardship Plan, provides the essential strategic foundation for sustainable tourism destinations. What Is a Destination Management Plan? A DMP is...

Launched officially on 16 September 2023, Armonia Beach in Agios Tychonas (Limassol) became the fifth Plastic Free Beach in Cyprus as part of the "Keep Our Sand and Sea Plastic Free" initiative run by the TUI Care Foundation and the...

The TUI Field to Fork Cyprus project (August 2024–July 2026), led by the Cyprus Environment Foundation with partners KES College, Christos Stelios Ioannou Foundation (CSIF), Tourythm, Valerga, and funded by TUI Care Foundation, responds to Cyprus’s urgent need to shift toward regenerative...

Bulgaria’s tourism industry is steadily shifting toward sustainable models that benefit local communities. A key resource for this evolution is the Handbook of Good Practices in the Tourism Sector, which outlines alternative tourism methods—such as creative, community-based, and circular tourism—to...

IULM University in Milan offers a prestigious Master’s in Hospitality and Tourism Management (dual degree), featuring a dedicated specialization in Sustainable Destination Management & Communication. This rigorous program equips students with essential theoretical models, managerial tools, and communication strategies to...