Knowledge documents
27 May 2025
Navigating EU sustainability regulations: A guide for tourism destinations
Knowledge documents
27 May 2025
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The white paper by the ETC and GDS-Movement offers practical guidance to help tourism destinations align with new EU sustainability directives, enhancing transparency, mitigating risks, and improving competitiveness through early compliance.
European Travel Commission
Global Destination Sustainability Movement
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In May 2025, the European Travel Commission (ETC) and the Global Destination Sustainability Movement (GDS-Movement) published a white paper titled “A Destination’s Guide to the New EU Sustainability Regulations.” This guide is designed to support tourism destinations in understanding and preparing for key EU directives — the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGTD), and the Green Claims Directive (GCD) — which require greater transparency and accountability in sustainability practices.
The white paper offers practical guidance for Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) and tourism stakeholders on aligning with these directives to minimise environmental impact, mitigate legal risks, and seize emerging opportunities. It also emphasises the strategic value of early compliance in fostering trust, attracting investment, and strengthening a destination’s reputation.
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