Good practices
A Sustainable Future for Trentino Tourism
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...
Sustainable Destination Management Benefits
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...
Climate-sensitive Tourism in Italian and European Destinations
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...
Cyprus’ Fifth Plastic Free Beach
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...
TUI Field to Fork Cyprus: Regenerative Tourism
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...
Handbook of Good Practices in Tourism in Bulgaria
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...
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...
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,...
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...