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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

Seriphos Island travel guide

The Greek island of Seriphos began to attract active travelers quite recently. It doesn’t differ with well-developed tourist infrastructure, but at the same time there are both comfortable hotels to stay and lots of interesting places to walk. There are several attractive beaches featuring pristine natural beauty on the island. The capital of Seriphos and the location of the most important attractions of the island is the town of the same name. The old castle on a hill surrounded by lots of … Read further

Cuisine of Hong Kong City

In Hong Kong you will find the largest choice of culinary establishments, but, without a doubt, the restaurants devoted to the national cuisine occupy the leading position. The local cuisine is characterized by unique and sometimes even unexpected combination of ingredients. This fact makes it very attractive in the eyes of gourmets. Such ingredients as soybeans and rice are widely used in local cuisine. Vegetables and seafood also occupy an honorable position in the diet of local residents. … Read further

Traditions and festivals in Agios Nikolaos

The local people are distinguished by hot-tempered and rather sentimental character that unusually contrasts with tolerance and humility. Punctuality has never been a strong point of the indigenous people. They can be late even for an important business meeting. While communicating with the locals, tourists often incorrectly interpret the meaning of some words. Thus, the word "avrio" can be translated as "tomorrow", but in reality it means a refusal. The time from 14 to 18 is considered a … Read further

Mayrhofen cultural sights

Beautiful Mayrhofen is not deprived of some historical charm. Despite the size, there are many landmarks and symbolic places in this town. Some places are truly unique and it’s not possible to see something similar in any other place in the world. The White Lounge complex is one of such places. This landmark looks like a small village with houses made of snow. White Lounge is an unusual hotel complex, so it’s possible to stay in any of these houses. It’s important to mention that this … Read further

Toulouse attractions and entertainment

Toulouse is the perfect place for an active and exciting holiday. The choice of entertainment options for guests of the city is just unlimited. The Cite de l'Espace is an amazing place for the whole family. It is something between the Science Museum and interactive entertainment center. Every day this Space Town hosts various events associated with outer space; entertainment programs for children are also carried there. In Toulouse you can find lots of beautiful parks and gardens suitable for … Read further

Antigua Island for families and kids

If you decided to go to Antigua with your children, you should definitely visit Stingray City. Hardly anywhere else in the world will you have a chance to communicate so closely with those amazing creatures. The dive into the unknown world of stingrays starts from the base. Experienced instructors will tell you and your child how to behave near these sea animals and how to feed them. The kids can first practice those skills right there on a toy. You can rent here a boat and a snorkel with a … Read further

Shopping in Amersfoort

Miniature Amersfoort can boast of more than a decent choice of places for shopping. The main part of popular shops is concentrated around St. George's Square. You can find popular clothing and lovely souvenir shops there. Numerous handicraft shops operate in the city, as it was many years ago. They sell exclusive crafts and handmade household decorations. A large commercial district has been formed around the square over time. You won't be successful in getting around all the shops for the whole … Read further

Extreme and fun in Almeria

Alpinism. If you cannot imagine your life without conquering mountain peaks, then you can try alpinism in the picturesque Sierra Cabrera Mountains during your vacation in Almeria that is famous for its beautiful beaches. The season starts in May and lasts till September. Don’t forget that in order to enjoy such an extreme entertainment, you need to have experience and corresponding skills because you will walk tenths of kilometers in an unpopulated region with stones, fast rivers, and … Read further