Join us at ITB Berlin 2026!
For the 12th consecutive year, we are delighted to celebrate the most inspiring initiatives in sustainable tourism development from the 2025 Top 100 Stories Competition at the Green Destinations Story Awards, taking place at ITB Berlin 2026, the world’s largest tourism trade fair. The event will take place on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, at 18:00 CET at the Blue Stage (Hall 7.1), followed by GD Networking Drinks.
The nominated stories are grouped into six categories, alongside two special awards: the ITB Earth Award and the People’s Choice Award. For full details on the nominees, special awards, jury members, and sponsors, please visit this page.
The event will also feature the announcement of newly awarded and certified destinations at the Green Destinations Awards and Certification Ceremony. Additionally, we’ll reveal the host destination for the GD2026 Global Conference, along with other exciting updates!
Our heartfelt thanks go to ITB Berlin for their ongoing inspiration, trust, and unwavering support in advancing sustainable tourism.
Want to attend the ceremony live at ITB Berlin 2026? Get your tickets today and join us for this incredible celebration!
