Good practices

In September 2021, the European Travel Commission (ETC) released the Handbook on Encouraging Sustainable Tourism Practices, a practical guide designed to help National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) promote sustainable tourism across Europe. This handbook aims to...

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) released the updated Destination Criteria v2.0 on December 6, 2019. Designed as a global baseline standard, this revision includes performance indicators and aligns each criterion with relevant UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It helps...

“The Next Hit: Smart Destinations” offers a practical and inspiring framework for tourism destinations—especially smaller cities and rural areas—to transform through smart, sustainable innovations. Released in late 2018, this guide illustrates how carefully applied ICT and data-driven strategies can enhance...

Published in May 2022, the Circular Economy: Leading Circularity in Travel and Tourism report—conducted by Harvard School of Public Health for the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) - offers a forward-thinking roadmap for implementing circular economy principles across the...

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...

As the hospitality industry grapples with the impacts of climate change and increasing environmental expectations, initiatives like Hotels4Climate are leading the way toward a more sustainable future. This forward-thinking project focused on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the hotel...

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...