2022 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories
The Top 100 Good Practice Stories list is unveiled annually at the Green Destination flagship conference in Autumn since 2020, resulting in an inspiring collection of stories and case studies for sustainable destination development. Read all of this year’s stories below.
Americas
Vail, Colorado
Mobility Solutions in Mountain Communities
Durango, Colorado
How We Connect with Locals in Durango
Breckenridge, Colorado
B Like Breckenridge – Embrace the Spirit
Aspen, Colorado
How To: Aspen, a commitment to sustain the natural beauty that sustains us.
Santuario Histórico Bosque de Pómac
The recovery of the Pómac Forest, a new opportunity for life
Reserva Nacional Tambopata
Tambopata for all, nature returns to Sandoval Lake.
Reserva Nacional Pacaya Samiria
Pacaya Samiria National Reserve, conserving the lungs of the world
Reserva Nacional de Paracas
Resilience, a new opportunity for tourism in Paracas
Parque Nacional Tingo Maria
Tingo María National Park, conserving its biodiversity and ecosystem services for the benefit of the population
Parque Nacional del Manu
Manu National Park, a tourism opportunity for the Matsiguenka people
Parque Nacional Bahuaja Sonene
Bahuaja Sonene and Kotsimba, the road to understanding for the conservation of headwater watersheds
Colca and Valle de los Volcanes
Sibayo, Runi Llajta – The Stone Village.
Playa del Carmen
Amando Playa del Carmen.
Bacalar
Amando Bacalar, Loving Bacalar.
Iwokrama International Centre
Protection of the Natural and Scenic Views of the Iwokrama Forest through Conservation and Rigorous Monitoring Plan and Activities
Villa Cerro Castillo
Alliances for sustainable tourism: the case of Villa Cerro
Comuna de Camarones
Camarones: A story of recovery of community heritage in northern Chile.
Thompson Okanagan
Thompson Okanagan Wineries Leading the Way
Tibau/RN
Social and Environmental Actions in Tibau/RN ‘s Schools
Tibau do Sul
Primar Organic Aquaculture Farm – Producing, Preserving and Researching
Pedro Gomes
Change 1 habit
Orleans
Museu Ao Ar Livre Princesa Isabel – Orleans SC
Itá
Casas de Memória Camarolli e Alberton
Epitaciolândia
Seringal Nova Esperança, area of relevant ecological interest
Diamantina
Recreating Carnival in Diamantina – Going from mass tourism to prioritizing family tourists and valuing the local community and culture.
Corguinho
Zigurats: A sustainable city model and resilient to climate change through traditional and modern architecture, urbanism and technology knowledge.
Capitólio
A New looking for Cachoeira da Capivara
Bombinhas
Net at sea, a tradition on the beach: mullet fishing as an identify of Bombinhas
Rurrenabaque – Madidi Pampas
Rhukanrhuka: in search of the preservation of the habitat of the Lucachi monkey
Alberta SouthWest Crown of the Continent
Dark Skies … Bright Future!
Alto Mayo & Tarapoto
Agreements of Life: Our commitment to the forest.
Barbados
The Path to Becoming the First Carbon-Neutral Small Island
Africa
Livingstone
Forest Of Faces – Tree sculptures celebrating traditional Zambian culture
Dahar Destination
How the regional Destination Management Organisation joins forces with the local community to improve sustainability and environmental performance of the tourism in the Destination Dahar
Got Ramogi Forest heritage site
Siaya – ‘The cradle of Luo dispersion’
Asia & Oceania
Sapphaya
Sapphaya community-based tourism: From an abandoned old town to a green market
Koh Mak
Koh Mak, The Journey to become the first low carbon destination in Thailand
Huay Pu Keng
Discovering the first and only Karenni village in Thailand that made the transition towards community-based tourism
North East and Yilan Coast NSA
The Capacity Management Conducted to Guishan Island.
Sun Moon Lake NSA
Say goodbye to single-use plastics
Southwest Coast NSA
Coexisting with Nature in Haomeili: Taking Sustainable Action – Beach Nourishment and Ecological Restoration
Sentosa Island
Sustainable Sentosa Framework to Achieve Goals of Carbon Neutrality by 2030 and Being a Globally Recognised Sustainable Tourism Destination
Sagay City
Mangrove Forest Protection through Community-based Eco Tourism Project
Club Paradise Palawan
Planting the seeds of change – uplifting the local communities one project at a time
Bago City
Reviving the majestic diversity of Bago Watershed.
Azraq Wetland Reserve
Azraq Oasis Restoration and Socioeconomic Development
Shodoshima Town
Regional development based on locally grown olives
Ozu
Preservation and revitalization of patrimony in a Japanese castle town
Oguni Town
Crowd Control at Nabegataki Park
Nasushiobara City
Toward the Promotion of Sustainable Tourism –Enactment of the Kinomata Park Ordinance
Minamichita Town
Stories of what happened on our beaches after the litter was reduced
Kamaishi
Revival of Tourist Boats Through the Use of Fishing Boats
Higashimatsushima City
Trail of Opportunity: Maximizing Natural Resources for Sustainable Tourism Initiatives in Higashimatsushima
Hakone Town
Empowering Guides and Community for Sustainable Tourism Development and Growth
Gero-spa Town
Challenges to Sustainable Regional Development through “E-DMO”
Aso city
Sustainable Conservation and Utilization of the more than a thousand years old Grasslands to Conserve the Aso Landscape and improve tourism
Kappad Beach
Reinventing Kappad as an eco-friendly and self-sustainable beach destination
Srirangam
Towards a visitor friendly and sustainable pilgrim and cultural destination complex: The story of the World’s largest functioning temple
Central Coast
People Power: How ECO Destinations may save our souls
Alay
Reducing poverty and empowering communities through tourism and handicrafts
Coffs Coast
Two Path Strong – strong in culture and strong in education
Europe
Bitez
Bodrum Municipality – Smart waste collection and monitoring city cleaning management system.
Royal Djurgården
Royal Djurgården – connecting Swedish cultural heritage with modern sustainable thinking.
Destination Åsnen
E-biking for better life, experiences and businesses
Torroella de Montrgrí-L’Estartit
The Natural Park at school. Approaching the Natural Park to children and the entire educational community.
Terres de l’Ebre
The Val de Zafán Green Way
Baiona
Ethological safari of the horse “Garrano”
Vipava
Sharing our winemaking heritage through a sustainable tourist experience.
Rogla-Pohorje
The ŽIČE charterhouse has woken up from a century-old dream.
Rogaška Slatina
Park & Ride overhead walkway “Sun” which shone in Rogaska Slatina.
Miren Kras
“Krasna Kuhnja” (Exquisite Cuisine) – a mirror of the development of sustainable gastronomy”
Maribor
Becoming the World’s Oldest Vine.
Ljubljana
Digitalization of Jože Plečnik’s cultural heritage
Jeruzalem
Campers welcome in destination Jeruzalem Slovenia.
Nitra
Let ́s inspire together!
Inverness Loch Ness
A view from Nessie: Inverness Loch Ness’ Climate Action Plan
Sintra Municipality
MAR – Sintra Museum of Water and Waste
Oeste Portugal
Creation of forest fire fighters teams to control fires and preserve the sustainability of areas in the West Region of Portugal
Cascais
AdaptCascais Fund
Azores Archipelago
Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture
Arouca
UNESCO Global Geopark – From 0 to 516 – The “Bridge” for Sustainability
Municipality of Vevcani
Vevcani Green
Schouwen-Duiveland
Together for a new standard in biodiverse Green Beaches
Nijmegen
A Green City Island in Nijmegen
Goeree-Overflakkee
Together for a new standard in biodiverse Green Beaches
Berg en Dal
Explore and Enjoy Local Food by Bike!
Gozo
From Waste to a Wonderful Space: The Rehabilitation of the Qortin Landfill
Eggental
Together we stand for regional cycles – Tasting is believing
Castelvetro di Modena
Time to ReWined: an innovative eco-museum concept brings an ancient castle back to life to revive local culture, traditions, and products
Heraklion
Improving traffic issues in Heraklion by developing 3 free circular bus lines, one of them electric
Athens
Reshaping a traditional Athenian Neighborhood for citizens and visitors: boosting Social Entrepreneurs and Circular Values at the Kypseli Agora
Normandie
To work together on a CSR approach with the Tourist Offices of Normandy.
Tartu
Guidelines for organizing environmentally friendly events
Saaremaa Island
What a fishy story
Järvamaa
Through the flowers to the heart of the community and becoming a popular tourist attraction
Hiiumaa Island
Carbon neutral and local – new opportunities in tourism and public transport in Estonian green island Hiiumaa
Pafos Region
Off the bitten path
Region of Istria
Eco Domus – eco-friendly accommodation
Mali Lošinj
Via Apsyrtides – Transversal hiking trail connecting two island towns – Creas and mali Losinj
City of Trebinje
Nature Park “Orjen” – a protected area in the service of improving the tourist offer and sustainable development
Alto Minho
Journey through time: 10 municipalities, one community, a tourist product
Águeda
Pateira de Fermentelos – The Enchanted Lagoon