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.
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.
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.
Sagay City - The Philippines
Mangrove Forest Protection through Community-based Eco Tourism Project
Winning Stories
Category: Governance, Reset & Recovery
Normandie - France
To work together on a CSR approach with the Tourist Offices of Normandy.
Koh Mak - Thailand
The Journey to become the first low carbon destination in Thailand
Category: Nature & Scenery
Azraq Wetland Reserve - Jordan
Azraq Oasis Restoration and Socioeconomic Development
Sagay City - The Philippines
Mangrove Forest Protection through Community-based Eco Tourism Project
Arouca - Portugal
UNESCO Global Geopark – From 0 to 516 – The “Bridge” for Sustainability
Category: Environment & Climate
Bago City - The Philippines
Reviving the majestic diversity of Bago Watershed
Category: Culture & Tradition
Ozu - Japan
Preservation and revitalization of patrimony in a Japanese castle town
Bombinhas - Brazil
Net at sea, a tradition on the beach: mullet fishing as an identify of Bombinhas
Coffs Coast - Australia
Two Path Strong – strong in culture and strong in education
Category: Thriving Communities
Huay Pu Keng – Thailand
Discovering the first and only Karenni village in Thailand that made the transition towards community-based tourism
Parque Nacional Tingo Maria – Peru
Tingo María National Park, conserving its biodiversity and ecosystem services for the benefit of the population
Eggental – Italy
Together we stand for regional cycles – Tasting is believing
Category: Business & Marketing
Royal Djurgården – Sweden
Connecting Swedish cultural heritage with modern sustainable thinking.
Alberta SouthWest Crown of the Continent – Canada
Dark Skies … Bright Future!
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Meet the Jury
Rika Jean Francois
ITB Berlin
Mafalda Borea
Sustainable First
Jonathan Tourtellot
Destination Stewardship Center
Elissa Keenan
Ecotourism Australia
Glenn Jampol
Global Ecotourism Network (GEN)
Masaru Takayama
Asian Ecotourism Network (AEN)
Bernard Metzger
TravelIndex
Florian Kaefer
Sustainability Leaders United
Jamie Sweeting
Planeterra
Greg Takehara
Tourism Cares
Katie James
Travel Foundation
Paloma Zapata
Sustainable Travel International
Wes Espinosa
CREST
Andreas Dohle
DEL Turismo
Hugo de Jong
Green Destinations
Valentina Riatti
Green Destinations
Anula Galewska
Travindy
Hartmut Wimmer
Outdooractive
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.