Good practices

The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) promotes responsible, sustainable and universally accessible tourism that supports the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Tourism plays a key role in tackling global challenges—from climate change to poverty reduction. Through...

ADVANCE CIRCULAR is an impactful transnational project (2023–2025) co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, focused on developing circular economy skills. Led by Romania’s National Institute for Research and Development in Tourism (INCDT), it unites organizations across four...

Green Ideas for Tourism in Europe, hosted on greentourism.eu, offers a powerful educational hub aimed at bridging tourism and the green economy. The platform equips tourism stakeholders—from students and business owners to destination managers—with best practices, tools, and case studies...

Tourism is at a pivotal turning point. As global challenges like climate change, overtourism, and economic inequality increasingly impact travel and destinations, the need for a new approach is urgent. In response, the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on...

In 2015, world leaders from all corners of the globe united behind a transformative vision for the future: a world where prosperity is shared, the planet is protected, and all people live with dignity and opportunity. This vision was formalized...

In an age where tourism often prioritizes speed and convenience, Cammini d’Italia invites travelers to slow down and rediscover Italy at a human pace. This innovative digital platform is dedicated to promoting slow and sustainable tourism through the country’s rich...

The European Tourism Indicator System (ETIS) is a practical tool created by the European Commission to support sustainable tourism development across Europe. Since its launch in 2013, ETIS has helped tourism destinations manage, measure, and monitor their sustainability efforts more...

This report aims to provide practical, structured inspiration to destinations as they think about resilience and sustainability. As destinations grapple with stresses and shocks, ranging from pandemics to electricity or water shortages to extreme weather events, it is critical to implement...

The TOURiSME project, co-funded by the EU’s COSME program, compiled a comprehensive “Compendium of Best Practices” (Deliverable D2.3) to help small and medium-sized tourism businesses adopt sustainable strategies. The initiative, running from September 2020 for 30 months, brought together partners...