Good practices

Sustainable tourism plays a pivotal role in achieving the UN’s 2030 Agenda. The UN’s SDG platform highlights its significance by linking tourism to economic growth (SDG 8), responsible consumption (SDG 12), and conservation of oceans (SDG 14). What Is Sustainable Tourism? The UN...

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...

“Keep Our Sand and Sea Plastic Free” is a tourism sustainability campaign in Cyprus which aims to reduce plastic pollution on beaches and in the sea. The project focuses on eliminating single-use plastics in popular coastal areas like Ayia Napa,...

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...