Good practices

Small and medium-sized tourism enterprises (SMEs) play a pivotal role in driving sustainable tourism, yet they often face resource and knowledge constraints. Effective support systems and guidelines can help these businesses deliver meaningful environmental and community impact. Two key sources...

Effective management of sustainable tourism destinations requires shifting from short-term economic gain to long-term environmental protection, community well-being, and cultural preservation. A Shift Toward Long-Term Sustainability Historically, the focus was largely on maximizing tourist numbers and economic benefits - often...

The TOURISME project aims to enhance sustainability practices among tourism SMEs through knowledge sharing, cooperation, and stakeholder involvement. Deliverable 2.1, published in August 2021, offers a comprehensive literature review of the field, analyzing both academic and grey literature since 2010. Scope...

On 2 April 2024, Bulgaria’s Ministry of Environment and Water (MoEW) and Ministry of Tourism, alongside leaders from the Bulgarian Tourist Chamber, BlueLink Information Network, the Association of Parks in Bulgaria, Bulgarian Association for Alternative Tourism, and other key stakeholders,...

The North Downs Way National Trail is a 246 km route following a medieval pilgrim path from Canterbury to Winchester (later extended to Dover). Officially recognised as a National Trail in 1978, it traces ancient pilgrim routes to Canterbury Cathedral and...

Alpine Pearls is a transnational network of Alpine destinations across Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and Italy, formed in 2006 to promote sustainable, car-free tourism. Since 2022, this cooperation operates as a European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) to deepen eco-travel solutions....

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 ....

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...

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...