GD Newsletter – July 2025

Aug 1, 2025

We are pleased to invite you to the flagship Green Destinations Global Conference 2025, to be held in Montpellier, France. Set in the culturally rich Occitanie Region, this event promises an unforgettable experience for all those passionate about responsible and regenerative tourism. We would like to thank Comité Régional du Tourisme et des Loisirs d’OccitanieMontpellier Méditerranée Métropole and Open Tourisme Lab for their continued support and active role in shaping this event towards success.

The conference program is now available! It features an exciting blend of panel discussions, hands-on sessions, and networking moments designed to inspire and empower the global sustainable tourism community. A major highlight this year is the inaugural Good Travel Alliance Summit 2025, where leading voices will gather for the first time to explore transformative Good Travel Experiences and tools that shape responsible tourism. 

Don’t miss the GD Dinner and Awards Ceremony on 29 September, a flagship celebration honouring sustainability efforts of destinations. To round off your experience, choose from a variety of pre- and post-conference field trips to discover sustainable innovations in and around Montpellier.

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