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Call for Nominations 2017 Sustainable Destinations Top 100
For the third year, the Sustainable Destinations Top 100 competition has been organised by 20 international sustainable tourism organizations.
The aim of the competition is to highlight success stories in destination management, and to exchange good practices between destinations. Selection involves formal nomination by destination ambassadors and evaluation by a panel of 100 international experts.
The new Top 100 will be unveiled at Global Green Destinations Day, 28 September 2017, at the Greenfest Cascais, Portugal.
The 2017 Sustainable Destinations Top 100 will build upon the results of the 2016 Top 100 competition "Destinations of Future Generations", a follow-up to the 2014 Top 100 and National Geographic Traveler’s Destination Stewardship surveys.
Top 100 candidates are destinations that are dedicated to the following GREEN values:
• Genuine and authentic: supporting the celebration of local culture and tradition;
• Responsible: defending people against exploitation and human rights violation, and enhancing accessibility for people with disabilities;
• Economically sustainable: involving the local business community and enhancing local community employment during and beyond the holiday season;
• Environmentally sustainable: ensuring public health, safety and sound environmental management;
• Nature & scenery: protecting scenic views, habitats and wildlife, and respecting animals that are used in tourism.
Destinations dedicated to these green values are encouraged to register for the top 100 before 1 July details HERE
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