The Altruistic Traveller
  • Home
  • Destinations
    • Africa
    • Cambodia
    • Colombia
    • Europe
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Laos
    • Malaysia
    • Maldives
    • Myanmar
    • Mexico
    • Nepal
    • Philippines
    • Thailand
    • Vietnam
  • Travel Resources
    • What is Responsible Tourism?
    • How to be a Sustainable Traveller
    • What is Community-based Tourism
    • Responsible Volunteering
    • The Rise of Impact Travel
    • Ethical Animal Encounters
    • The Importance of Fair Trade
    • Responsible Travel Websites
    • Sustainable Tourism Organisations & Experiences
    • Sustainable Tourism Podcasts
    • Travel Insurance (that covers COVID-19)
  • About
    • Bianca’s Story
    • The Altruistic Traveller Story
    • Personal Stories
    • Podcast Interviews
  • Media
    • Featured In
    • Work with me
  • Contribute
    • List a Sustainable Tourism Organisation or Experience
  • Contact Me

The Altruistic Traveller

Banner
  • Home
  • Destinations
    • Africa
    • Cambodia
    • Colombia
    • Europe
    • India
    • Indonesia
    • Laos
    • Malaysia
    • Maldives
    • Myanmar
    • Mexico
    • Nepal
    • Philippines
    • Thailand
    • Vietnam
  • Travel Resources
    • What is Responsible Tourism?
    • How to be a Sustainable Traveller
    • What is Community-based Tourism
    • Responsible Volunteering
    • The Rise of Impact Travel
    • Ethical Animal Encounters
    • The Importance of Fair Trade
    • Responsible Travel Websites
    • Sustainable Tourism Organisations & Experiences
    • Sustainable Tourism Podcasts
    • Travel Insurance (that covers COVID-19)
  • About
    • Bianca’s Story
    • The Altruistic Traveller Story
    • Personal Stories
    • Podcast Interviews
  • Media
    • Featured In
    • Work with me
  • Contribute
    • List a Sustainable Tourism Organisation or Experience
  • Contact Me
Podcast InterviewsResponsible Tourism

Recognising & Awarding The World’s Sustainable Destinations

by Bianca Caruana December 11, 2021December 11, 2021
written by Bianca Caruana December 11, 2021December 11, 2021
awarding-sustainable-destinations

In a recent podcast episode, I interviewed Green Destinations Top 100 Partnership Program Coordinator, Louise de Hemmer, on the topic of recognising and awarding the world’s sustainable destinations. 

The Green Destinations Foundation is a non-profit organisation focused on sustainable destination development and recognition. Founded in 2014, they are one of three sustainable tourism certification bodies accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) with an aim to support global destinations through their journey towards sustainability.

The top 100 competition was created to give destinations a higher level of exposure and recognition for their good practices in the areas of social and environmental impact. 

In the interview, Louise speaks with me about the destination certification process and the Top 100 submissions process, and shares some of the award-winning destinations recognised for their efforts. The awards cover a range of categories including localising the destination supply chain, decarbonising the destination supply chain, environment and culture, nature and ecotourism, and more.

Participants are invited to apply to the competition and are required to self-report on core sustainability criteria of the Green Destinations Standard. Criteria include but are not limited to responding to tourism impacts on nature, solid waste reduction, reducing transport emissions and energy consumption, tangible cultural heritage and community involvement in planning.

Once deemed eligible for an award, participants are asked to submit a Good Practice Story to be used for promotion. The below video highlights some of the incredible stories of the 2021 Green Destinations Top 100.

According to Louise, “Green Destinations challenges destinations willing to progress towards a sustainable tourism practice, encouraging them to share their innovative and effective good practice stories, serving as a role model and inspiration for other destinations, tour operators and travellers.”

Listen to the full interview below. 

Are you an organisation interested in signing up for the Top 100 Stories Competition for 2022? Find out more on this link. 

0 comment
FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinRedditStumbleuponEmail
previous post
The Safaris in the Maasai Mara Powered By Solar Energy
next post
Why and How I Invested in Universal Basic Income (UBI)

You may also like

Vaccine Equity and the Ethics of Travel in...

June 11, 2021

The Latest Meditation Travel Trend on the Scene...

August 16, 2017

What are you really bargaining for? The harsh...

May 23, 2017

A Street Photography Journal in Siem Reap Cambodia

September 19, 2017

The Why and How of Altruistic Travel –...

February 9, 2017

The one in the homestay on Koh Yao...

February 13, 2016

Why You Should Question The Act Of Giving...

December 10, 2018

Tara Rafting in the Balkans – A Stunning...

August 2, 2017

An Ethical Guide to Travel in Battambang

January 14, 2016

The one with the Homestay Experience in Manikhel...

April 23, 2019

About Bianca

About Bianca

The Altruistic Traveller

I am an Australian-Maltese blogger & podcast host specialising in stories that ignite thoughts surrounding compassion, ethics and sustainability. Through my work, I aim to promote ethical values and offer this platform as a space to share stories that shape our future for the better.

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Linkedin Spotify

Newsletter Sign-up

Sign up for the latest news & content from The Altruistic Traveller [no spam ever ;)]

Please wait...

Thank you. You're beautiful.

Listen to The Altruistic Traveller Podcast

2022 Award Winner

The Altruistic Traveller has been included by Twinkl as one of their picks for Top Sustainability Blogs 2022.

House Sit & Travel The World

trusted-housesitters

Save $$$ on your currency conversion while you travel

Transfer-wise

Offset Your Travel with Offsetra

Offset Your Travel with Offsetra

Get Travel Insurance

incurance-that-covers-covid-19

Learn a language online with Live Lingua

Get green hosting for your website

Browse Sustainable Accommodation options

social-bnb

JOIN THE IMPACT TRAVEL ALLIANCE MEDIA NETWORK

Are you a content creator specialising in sustainable travel? Join the ITA media network.

Donate a meal to someone in need

sharethemeal web graphic_0

Book Travel with Kiwi


Learn how to become location independent

Use code thealtruistictraveller10 for 10% off courses

NomadsSkillshare

Dine with Locals on EatWith

eat-with-coupon-7B728BBE

Find Ethical Food Venues Nearest to you with Fair Food Forager

fair-food-forager

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube
  • Email
  • Soundcloud
  • Spotify
  • RSS

@2022 - The Altruistic Traveller. Developed by Cybernite Technologies and sustainably hosted by Green Geeks.
The Altruistic Traveller uses affiliate links. If you make a purchase using a link, I may receive a commission. Such revenue helps keep this website running, and allows me to keep the content free for readers like you.
This website uses cookies. To learn more or opt-out please visit my Privacy Policy.


Back To Top