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Top Destinations for Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable tourism has been a hot trend in recent years. More and more travelers want to not only explore new places and get in touch with local communities but also to have a positive impact on the environment of the places that they visit. As of 2021, 66.4% of global consumers think that staying environment-friendly while traveling is important. During the ITB Berlin NOW show, Euromonitor International (a global research company) presented its rank of the world’s sustainable destinations.

The winners are not surprising. It is not hard to find a sustainable hotel in Stockholm or Helsinki, and there is a reason for that. Sweden ranked as the most sustainable destination in the world, followed by Finland, Austria, Estonia, and Norway. Not only these countries strive to decrease the negative impact of tourism on the environment but also offer many interesting opportunities for guests.

The new Sustainable Travel Index, which is the result of Euromonitor’s research, takes into consideration several important factors besides the ecology. They analyzed not only environmental but also economic and social sustainability, country risk, and availability of sustainable transport and lodging. The company included 99 countries in its rank.

Euromonitor used a total of 57 data indicators to make the list. These indicators have both direct and indirect relevance. Sweden topped the list because it is a pioneer in many spheres and especially in lifecycle assessment research. This approach is vital in building behavior and consumption patterns. Moreover, the country has the Sustainable Development Goals plan that includes actions to preserve permafrost and the Arctic ice as a measure to battle climate change. Sweden is also aiming to become a net-zero emissions country by 2045. Other countries at the top also show progress in becoming more sustainable. An interesting fact – all the top 20 countries on the list are located in Europe. Bolivia, New Zealand, and Canada (ranks 22 to 25) are the highest-ranked non-European countries on the list.

The Top 20 Sustainable Travel Index countries are the following: Sweden, Finland, Austria, Estonia, Norway, Slovakia, Iceland, Latvia, France, Slovenia, Switzerland, Lithuania, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ireland, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, and Portugal.

Individual City Guides

Jurmala travel guide

Jurmala is the largest and the most popular resort in Latvia. Ideal infrastructure and rich cultural life are among the advantages of this city. However, beaches of fantastic beauty with crisp white quartz sand remain the main attraction point for numerous tourists. Every year, tenths of thousands of travelers arrive in Jurmala to relax and have fun. Currently, the city is separated into 16 districts. Each of them has its own beaches with different peculiarities and advantages. Various events, … Read further

Cuisine of Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills has a wide range of dining venues that can easily fit any taste. The city is home to numerous prestigious restaurants that offer exclusive signature dishes and delicacies to its guests. Mastro's Steakhouse is a must-visit destination for tourists interested in the national cuisine. The design of this restaurant is reminiscent of a colorful bar. Mastro's Steakhouse accepts guests till late at night and has an interesting entertainment program almost every day. This restaurant is a … Read further

Traditions and festivals in Bucharest

Participating in national celebrations is the best way to get acquainted with national traditions and customs of Bucharest. Because of a wide choice of interesting celebrations Bucharest is often called the city of festivals. Explaining such a wide number of commemorative dates is quite simple - the city is home to several ethnic groups who have certainly influenced on the culture of the city. Ethnic holidays remain one of the clearest manifestations of national diversity of the city. The … Read further

Zurich cultural sights

Zurich has the right to be considered the most beautiful city in the country. It’s really hard to find such wide choice of attractions present in the territory of any other city. Bahnhofstrasse district is the place where tourists can widest choice of entertainment venues, restaurants, and shops. In addition to retail stores selling clothing and souvenirs you can buy most original things here, and even antiques. Niederdorf is considered a historic district of the city. In the daytime … Read further

Massachusetts attractions and entertainment

Massachusetts appeals to both fans of active rest and those who prefer to spend time away from civilization in a calm and cozy ambience. There is an incredibly beautiful nature appealing to fans of countryside and lively towns for tourists who can't imagine a rest without the typical urban entertainment. A wide range of leisure options is offered by Boston. There is a great aquarium, New England, which will be interesting to the whole family, and Franklin Park Zoo with large-scale aviary and … Read further

Ilha do Faial for families and kids

Ilha do Faial is one of the islands of the Azores Archipelago. You should come here with a family. The climate is quite comfortable on the island. There is no intense heat here. Therefore, you do not have to worry about the fact that the child will overheat or get sunburn. There are interesting activities for family members of any age on Ilha do Faial. There are beaches here. You can sunbathe or enjoy water sports on them. Nature is beautiful here. You can walk all day. There are many … Read further

Shopping in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Popular resort invites you to visit about 450 shops. It will definitely not be a boring time. Everyone who loves bright sporty clothes, will like Iguana store. Here, you can choose many bright and stylish things that will please with their quality and a reasonable price. They offer a huge choice of T-shirts at a price of 10 to 15 euros, sweatpants at around 20 euros, and for 15 euros you'll get a new stylish backpack. The shop is located near the railway station. Racelite store is focused on … Read further

Extreme and fun in Guatemala City

Visit the Lake Atitlan . If you drive 145 kilometers West of Guatemala City, you will come to Lake Atitlan. It has a volcanic origin and a shape resembling the crater of a volcano. Its area is more than 100 square kilometers, and the depth is 350 meters. You will admire the beauty of the reservoir. It looks especially impressive in the evening hours. Lights are lit in 12 villages located on its banks at this time. You can see the inhabitants of these settlements during the day. They wear … Read further