This collection of best practices has been derived from the applications that destinations submitted to the inaugural European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competition. The report showcases the selection of best practices in sustainable tourism and solely presents and relies on the data that the cities submitted in their applications.
NATURE PRESERVATION
- 3.1.1 Island of Lokrum; Dubrovnik (Croatia)
- 3.1.2 The Regional Park of Maremma; Grosseto (Italy)
- 3.1.3 Raising awareness of the importance of nature conservation; Geopark Karawanken (Austria / Slovenia)
- 3.1.4 Viana do Castelo Geopark; Viana do Castelo (Portugal)
- 3.1.5 River rehabilitation; Valongo (Portugal)
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM MANAGEMENT
- 3.2.1 Tourism Seasonality mitigation; Trebinje (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- 3.2.2 Viana do Castelo Geopark; Viana do Castelo (Portugal)
- 3.2.3. Sustainable Destination Project; Mantua (Italy)
- 3.2.4. Sustainable events; Mantua (Italy)
- 3.2.5. Guided tours; Grosseto (Italy)
ENGAGING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY
- 3.3.1. Herzeg House; Trebinje (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- 3.3.2. Community activities; Valongo (Portugal)
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER MUNICIPALITIES
URBAN DEVELOPMENT/ACCESSIBILITY
- 3.5.1. Walking trails; Valongo (Portugal)
- 3.5.2. SMART Bus Stops; Grevena (Greece)
- 3.5.4. Mare per tutti; Grosseto (Italy)
- 3.5.5. Seatracs; Katerini (Greece)
- 3.5.6. Geo-hiking; Geopark Karawanken (Austria / Slovenia)
SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- 3.6.1. SEADRION; Dubrovnik (Croatia)
- 3.6.2. Renewable energy; Dubrovnik (Croatia)
- 3.6.3. Waste Water Treatment Plant; Peja (Kosovo)
DIGITALISATION
- 3.7.1. IT Culture Project; Grevena (Greece)
- 3.7.2. Geopark Guide app; Geopark Karawanken (Austria / Slovenia)
COMBATING AND ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE
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European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism
Leading examples of sustainable tourism practices in Europe from the 2024 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competition.