Good practices
The New Frontier of Sustainable Tourism in Tuscany
Tuscany has long been a global tourism icon, known for its Renaissance art, rolling hills, and vibrant culture. Yet, it has also faced overtourism in spots like Florence and Pisa. In response, Toscana Promozione is leading “a new frontier of...
The UN Sustainable Development Agenda 2030
In September 2015, all United Nations Member States adopted the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, a universal commitment to end poverty, protect the environment, and promote prosperity for everyone. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and...
Promoting Green Tourism in Slovenia: A National Blueprint
Slovenia has emerged as a global leader in sustainable tourism through its pioneering Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism, launched in 2012 under the national brand Slovenia Green. This certification programme unites destinations, accommodations, attractions, restaurants, agencies, parks, and beaches in...
Sustainable Tourism Destinations Management
Effective management of sustainable tourism destinations requires shifting from short-term economic gain to long-term environmental protection, community well-being, and cultural preservation. A Shift Toward Long-Term Sustainability Historically, the focus was largely on maximizing tourist numbers and economic benefits - often...
TOURISME Project: A Review on Sustainable Tourism
The TOURISME project aims to enhance sustainability practices among tourism SMEs through knowledge sharing, cooperation, and stakeholder involvement. Deliverable 2.1, published in August 2021, offers a comprehensive literature review of the field, analyzing both academic and grey literature since 2010. Scope...
GSTC Criteria: Setting Global Standards for Sustainable Tourism
The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), founded in 2010 by UN agencies, WWF, UNEP, and others, leads the way in establishing global standards for sustainable travel and tourism. These standards—called the GSTC Criteria—define the minimum expectations for environmental, social, cultural,...
Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Bulgaria
On 2 April 2024, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Environment and Water (MoEW) and Ministry of Tourism, alongside leaders from the Bulgarian Tourist Chamber, BlueLink Information Network, the Association of Parks in Bulgaria, Bulgarian Association for Alternative Tourism, and other key stakeholders,...
Gran Canaria – A Sustainable Biosphere Destination
In January 2024, the island of Gran Canaria officially received the prestigious Biosphere Destination certification - recognizing its commitment to sustainable tourism and its alignment with the UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. It ranks among the top 15 European destinations...
Boutiquehotel Stadthalle: Pioneering the SDGs in Vienna’s Heart
Located in Vienna’s 15th district, Boutiquehotel Stadthalle has earned global recognition for its sustainability revolution. It became the world’s first city hotel with a zero-energy balance, generating as much energy as it uses, while fully aligning with the United Nations’...
Justgood Tourism: Sustainable Destination Management in Italy
Justgood Tourism, founded in 2020 and based in Padova, Italy, is a multidisciplinary consultancy specializing in transforming tourist destinations, DMOs (Destination Management Organizations), and public bodies into proactive agents of sustainable tourism. Their mission is clear: shift the focus from...