Good practices

The Toolkit for Tourism Destination Management, developed by Etifor (a University of Padova spin-off), adapts the European Tourism Indicator System (ETIS) to offer a practical, stakeholder-driven guide for sustainable destination management. It equips local leaders with hands-on tools to monitor,...

The ECOTOURS initiative—officially titled Empowering local communities turning them into laboratories for co-development of circular and sustainable tourism ecosystems—is an innovative EU project funded by EISMEA SMP-COSME-2021-TOURSME. The project began on January 1, 2023, and ran through June 30, 2025....

From April 2021 to March 2022, Eurac Research’s Center for Advanced Studies led the LTEK 2030+ project—short for Landestourismusentwicklungskonzept 2030+. The initiative aims to shape a new, sustainable tourism culture in the South Tyrol region of Northern Italy., Project Goals and...

The European Capital of Smart Tourism initiative, run by the European Commission, showcases outstanding innovation in European tourism. Each year, cities compete and share their most successful practices across four key categories: Accessibility, Sustainability, Digitalisation, and Cultural Heritage & Creativity....

In February 2023, the EU’s Blue Economy Observatory published a comprehensive guide titled Good practices for sustainable cruise tourism, offering actionable insights for cruise operators, destinations, and stakeholders. This publication evaluates proven, innovative strategies that help the cruise sector reduce...

Palma Nana is a pioneering social cooperative dedicated to environmental education and responsible tourism, founded in 1983 in Sicily. Its mission is to help people—especially children and youth—connect with nature, learn ecological values, and foster sustainable behaviors through immersive experiences....

The UNESCO Sustainable Tourism Toolkit is a step-by-step guide for managing sustainable tourism at World Heritage Sites. Designed for site managers, tourism professionals, and local authorities, it offers practical tools to balance tourism development with heritage conservation. The toolkit focuses...

The Solar Cities project, funded by the European Climate Initiative (EUKI), helps Sofia and Burgas tap into their rooftop solar potential. Its mission is to drive cleaner, greener energy while supporting Bulgaria's national climate goals. That's how it creates the...

SPARK Bulgaria is the first fully electric car–sharing service in the country. Born out of Ride Share Bulgaria EAD and launched in 2017, SPARK now operates in Sofia and Plovdiv, offering a sustainable, flexible alternative to private vehicle ownership ....

The Green Corridors project is a cross-border initiative funded by the Bulgaria–Turkey IPA CBC Programme (2007–2013). Managed by the Municipality of Burgas and Kırklareli municipality, it aims to promote natural, cultural, and historical heritage through sustainable tourism and green transport...