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01 May 2025
Sustainable tourism in action: Explore URBACT's good practice
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01 May 2025
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Explore Baião's journey to becoming a certified Sustainable Tourist Destination, highlighted by the revalidation of its EarthCheck certification in 2023, showcasing its commitment to eco-friendly tourism practices.
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Discover how Baião, a city in northern Portugal, became the first Portuguese municipality to achieve EarthCheck certification as a Sustainable Tourist Destination in 2021. Baião's 'Silver' certification was revalidated through an EarthCheck audit in 2023. This milestone was reached by implementing sustainable tourism solutions, showcasing the city's dedication to developing high-quality, responsible tourism.
Follow the attached link to read our latest post on the solutions implemented by this tourism destination, highlighted as good practice by URBACT.
#Destination management #Sustainable tourism #Responsible travel #Tourism development #Community engagement
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