Green Destinations is a Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) a body that certifies destinations accredited by. The Future of Tourism coalition one of the founders, which was joined by Innotime Hungary as the first company from Hungary. Our companyAs the Hungarian representative of Green Destionations Hungarian representation - sustainable tourism experts andpractices globally member of a cohesive international community.
Who is it for?
– For settlements and cities with county rights, where a sustainable approach is important
– For those counties where a tourism brand that can be clearly defined by the county border can be developed
– For national parks
– For Geoparks
– For nature parks
– For tourist areas covering several settlements with a single offering/brand
– TDM for organizations
Why Green Destinations?
The Green Destinations certification helps a destination assess its compliance with the highest social and environmental standards available in the tourism market and develop a roadmap to become a certified sustainable tourism destination.
A Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) The Green Destinations Standard, accredited by the European Commission, consists of sustainability management guidelines covering six main topics:
- Destination management
- Nature and Scenery
- Environment and Climate
- Culture and traditions
- Social wellbeeing
- Business and hospitality
What does Green Destinations offer?
- Certification program for global recognition of the destination's sustainability efforts, for global recognition of the destination's sustainability efforts.
- TOP 100 sustainable destinations competition, through which not only the sustainability of the destination can be assessed, but also the good practices of sustainable tourism can be presented on a global level., through which not only the sustainability of the destination can be assessed, but also good practices of sustainable tourism can be presented on a global level
- Trainings - capacity development within the destination, so that as many tourism providers and attractions as possible support the work for sustainability. capacity development within the destination, so that as many tourism providers and attractions as possible support the work for sustainability.
What does Innotime offer?
As the representative of Green Destinations in Hungary, Romania and Slovakia, we are present in the country we offer tailored programs to make destinations better and more sustainable:
1. Sustainability level assessment
We will help you assess the current status of your destination against the standard. The destination will see how well it meets the standard, what its strengths and weaknesses are, and what short- and long-term development opportunities are.
2. Defining the sustainability goals of the destination
Based on the results, we provide guidance and help create a future-proof, sustainable destination through creative shared thinking.
3. Sustainability Action Plan
We support the destination with advice and recommendations of internationally applied best practices at every step.
4. Online and on-site workshops
In the form of half-day, full-day and multi-day events on topics such as "Fundamentals of Sustainability" or "Implementing Sustainability in Our Own Settlement and Beyond"„
5. Development and introduction of networked pilot projects based on a sustainability approach
Taking into account the objectives of the sustainability strategy, focusing on the individual values of the given destination
6. Sustainable tourism training and exchange programs
For everyone involved in the destination.
More information
Green Destination Standards (in English)
Do you have any questions? Would you like to request a quote?
Our managing director, Nagy Júlia, will try to answer all your questions!
Phone: + 36 70 635 25 84
Email: julia.nagy@innotime-hungary.com
