WHO ARE WE?
Together we make places better and more sustainable.
WHY JOIN US?
DESTINATIONS
- We offer an affordable and easy-to-use GSTC-accredited Certification program.
- More than any other certifier, we offer destination recognition and visibility in the market through our Awards program and our responsible travel promotion program.
- We have experience with destinations all sizes, including country-wide approaches.
TOURISM PROFESSIONALS / ORGANISATIONS
- Join our large network of tourism professionals, organisations and academic institutions in more than 30 countries.
- Share knowledge and experiences with colleagues from around the world.
- Open call for destination managers and tourism professionals that want to promote our program.
OUR PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Certification Program
Do you need to assess sustainability performance in your destination? We offer a complete, affordable and easy-to-use Assessment, Awards & Certification program that meets the needs of both small and large destinations.
Top 100 Competition
This yearly competition highlights good practice stories in destination management of local and regional destinations, as inspiring examples to other destinations, tour operators and travelers. Open to destinations worldwide.
Events
We host various sustainability-related events throughout the year, including the Top 100 Competition Awards at the ITB Berlin, and the Global Green Destinations Days, the leading event in sustainable tourism for business and destination leaders.
Good Travel Guide
Become part of the Good Travel Guide, our new sustainable travel platform that promotes destinations and businesses to responsible travellers looking for a green holiday.
OUR REPRESENTATIVES
At Green Destinations we offer a decentralized approach to our programs through a large network of partners and representatives: professionals ranging from independent consultants to NGOs, national tourism boards and government agencies.
Find out here where is your nearest partner and/or how to become one.
OUR COMMUNITY
Over the years, more than 200 destinations have joined our program, gathering a large sustainable destinations community. By joining our programs, your destination will become part of this network, share knowledge and experiences with colleagues from around the world.
GET IN TOUCH!
Any questions about how to join our programs? Our team will be happy to assist you.