Green Destinations – Good Travel Community – May 2026

May 28, 2026

🇸🇮 Green Destinations Global Conference 2026 Heads to Kranj, Slovenia

Call for speakers still open!

Registration is now open

The  Green Destinations 2026 Global Conferencewill take place from 27–29 October in Kranj, Slovenia. This year’s programme will bring together destination leaders, tourism professionals, policymakers, and innovators from around the world to explore the future of responsible tourism through inspiring keynote sessions, practical case studies, networking opportunities, and collaborative discussions.

Call for Speakers

We invite sustainable tourism professionals and practitioners to present their initiatives and best practices at GD2026. Through this event, we aim to foster collective, holistic, and sustainable growth within the tourism sector. We seek to explore key challenges, exchange solutions, and promote learning and capacity development among participants. Those interested in presenting are encouraged to complete the application form below.  Selected speakers will be invited to join panel discussions as part of the GD2026 Conference Programme.

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