Why attend

The flagship event of Green Tourism

Hosted by Slovenia and Ljubljana, European Green Capital 2016, Global Green Destinations Day will convene and inspire sustainability leaders from many destinations and the industry.

5 reasons why attend


Enjoy beautiful Ljubljana and learn how it became one of the most sustainable destinations in the world


Meet and get inspired by many other destination leaders from all over the world who are making progress in sustainability, and learn about State-of-the Art "green solutions"


Learn how to better present your destination to consumers, and how to put yourself on the Green Travel Map


Be part of the largest green destinations community in the world


Celebrate World Tourism Day in one of the greenest countries of the world.

Meet Experts & Influencers Face to Face

Global, multidisciplinary, and covering all sectors and topics about green and responsible tourism, Global Green Destinations Day offers the latest information about the most innovative green solutions adopted by destinations and the tourism sector to become more environmentally friendly. The event also presents a unique opportunity for networking, exchanging contacts and make potential partnerships.

Supported by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Global Green Destinations Day features a 2-day international conference and offers a great lineup of activities, including:


Panel discussions and workshops by with the industry’s most respected experts


Presentations of best practices of green tourism


The awarding ceremony for tourist destinations for QualityCoast, QualityDestination, Slovenia Green certifications


TOP 100 Sustainable tourism destinations and TOP 10 solutions for sustainable development


Study tours around - one of the 5 greenest countries in the world

27th–28th September 2016 / Ljubljana, Slovenia
European Green Capital 2016