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Sliven: A finalist in the 2025 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competition

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31 October 2024

Sliven: A finalist in the 2025 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competition

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Sliven, Bulgaria, is recognised in the EU’s European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competition for its sustainable tourism efforts and innovative environmental strategies.

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Directorate-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs

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Bulgaria

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Changes in tourism demand and opportunities

    • Governance of tourism destinations

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism is an EU competition organised by the European Commission to recognise and reward smaller European destinations that have successfully promoted sustainable tourism through green transition initiatives. Sliven, Bulgaria, is one of the seven destinations recognised for the 2025 competition. Known for its rich cultural heritage, natural parks, and mineral springs, Sliven has undertaken various measures to enhance environmental sustainability. These include improving green spaces, promoting eco-friendly transportation, and supporting local biodiversity. Additionally, Sliven integrates its industrial heritage into its sustainable tourism strategy. Click the link to discover all the achievements that led to Sliven being chosen as a finalist in the competition.

#Destination management #Sustainable tourism #Green transition #Smart destinations #Cultural preservation

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