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Promoting sustainable tourism in Bordeaux: Eco-friendly practices and local initiatives

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30 August 2024

Promoting sustainable tourism in Bordeaux: Eco-friendly practices and local initiatives

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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

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An illustrative photo of a Bordeaux sunset with a colorful sky.

Bordeaux Tourisme & Congrès advocates for eco-friendly tourism by promoting sustainable travel options and local green practices as part of its "slow tourism" initiative.

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Bordeaux Métropole Tourist Office

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Geographical descriptors

France

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Media / Journalist Organisations

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Short-term rentals

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Well-being of residents

  • 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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Bordeaux Tourisme & Congrès provides few-steps guide to eco-friendly tourism in Bordeaux, emphasizing sustainable practices and responsible travel choices. They advocate for offsetting carbon footprints through tree planting and donations to environmental associations like Geres and Reforest'action. The organization encourages visitors to explore Bordeaux using eco-friendly transportation options such as bicycles, scooters, and electric buses, contributing to the city's "slow tourism" initiative. By promoting local eco-responsible accommodations and restaurants, Bordeaux Tourisme & Congrès supports a sustainable tourism model that reduces environmental impact and enhances visitor experiences with local culture and cuisine.

#Eco-friendly accommodations #Slow travel #Zero-waste initiatives #Sustainable tourism #Low-emission vehicles

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