Green Destinations Story Awards

ITB Berlin, 7 March 2023

The Green Destinations Story Awards showcase and celebrate the most inspirational initiatives for sustainable tourism development from stories submitted to the annual Green Destinations Top 100 Stories competition.

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About the Event

The 2023 Green Destinations Story Awards showcase the most inspirational initiatives for sustainable tourism development in 6 categories from submissions to the 2022 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories competition.

The Green Destinations Story Awards ceremony took place at ITB Berlin 2023 on Tuesday, 7 March, at the “Green Stage” (Hall 3.1) from 16:35h to 17:30h CET.

Special Awards

Special Award

The ITB Earth Award

This award recognises global leadership in the fight against climate change and environmental degradation amongst a collection of smart projects for more sustainable tourism.

This story is elected by Rika Jean-François, Commissioner ITB Corporate Social Responsibility.

WINNER

Inverness Loch Ness - Scotland

A view from Nessie: Inverness Loch Ness’ Climate Action Plan

Special Award

The People’s Choice Award

This year again, Green Destinations opened a 6th category of awards: the People’s Choice Award – to allow YOU to support your favourite story.

The destination that received the most votes was awarded the People’s Choice Award.

WINNER

Sagay City - The Philippines

Mangrove Forest Protection through Community-based Eco Tourism Project

Winning Stories

Category: Governance, Reset & Recovery

1st place

Normandie - France

To work together on a CSR approach with the Tourist Offices of Normandy.

2nd place

Koh Mak - Thailand

The Journey to become the first low carbon destination in Thailand

3rd place

Oguni Town - Japan

Crowd Control at Nabegataki Park

Category: Nature & Scenery

1st place

Azraq Wetland Reserve - Jordan

Azraq Oasis Restoration and Socioeconomic Development

2nd place

Sagay City - The Philippines

Mangrove Forest Protection through Community-based Eco Tourism Project

3rd place

Arouca - Portugal

UNESCO Global Geopark – From 0 to 516 – The “Bridge” for Sustainability

Category: Environment & Climate

1st place

Barbados

The Path to Becoming the First Carbon-Neutral Small Island

2nd place

Cascais - Portugal

AdaptCascais Fund

3rd place

Bago City - The Philippines

Reviving the majestic diversity of Bago Watershed

Category: Culture & Tradition

1st place

Ozu - Japan

Preservation and revitalization of patrimony in a Japanese castle town

1st place

Bombinhas - Brazil

Net at sea, a tradition on the beach: mullet fishing as an identify of Bombinhas

3rd place

Coffs Coast - Australia

Two Path Strong – strong in culture and strong in education

Category: Thriving Communities

1st place

Huay Pu Keng – Thailand

Discovering the first and only Karenni village in Thailand that made the transition towards community-based tourism

2nd place

Parque Nacional Tingo Maria – Peru

Tingo María National Park, conserving its biodiversity and ecosystem services for the benefit of the population

3rd place

Eggental – Italy

Together we stand for regional cycles – Tasting is believing

Category: Business & Marketing

1st place

Royal Djurgården – Sweden

Connecting Swedish cultural heritage with modern sustainable thinking.

2nd place

Alberta SouthWest Crown of the Continent – Canada

Dark Skies … Bright Future!

3rd place

Region of Istria – Croatia

Eco Domus – eco-friendly accommodation

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Meet the Jury

 

Rika Jean Francois

Rika Jean Francois

ITB Berlin

Mafalda Borea

Mafalda Borea

Sustainable First

Jonathan Tourtellot

Jonathan Tourtellot

Destination Stewardship Center

Elissa Keenan

Elissa Keenan

Ecotourism Australia

Glenn Jampol

Glenn Jampol

Global Ecotourism Network (GEN)

Masaru Takayama

Masaru Takayama

Asian Ecotourism Network (AEN)

Bernard Metzger

Bernard Metzger

TravelIndex

Florian Kaefer

Florian Kaefer

Sustainability Leaders United

Jamie Sweeting

Jamie Sweeting

Planeterra

Greg Takehara

Greg Takehara

Tourism Cares

Katie James

Katie James

Travel Foundation

Paloma Zapata

Paloma Zapata

Sustainable Travel International

Wes Espinosa

Wes Espinosa

CREST

Andreas Dohle

Andreas Dohle

DEL Turismo

Hugo de Jong

Hugo de Jong

Green Destinations

Valentina Riatti

Valentina Riatti

Green Destinations

Anula Galewska

Anula Galewska

Travindy

Hartmut Wimmer

Hartmut Wimmer

Outdooractive

Holger Sigmund

Holger Sigmund

Compass

Green Destinations Story Awards

thanks our Sponsors and Partners

This ceremony of awards is only possible thanks to the generosity and implication of key partners.

Green Destinations is proud to collaborate with industry leaders to support destinations to share their excellent initiatives, and inspire the global tourism industry towards more sustainable development.

ITB Berlin
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Travindy
The Blue Yonder