Reykjanes honored with the Earth Awards
Reykjanes was nominated as one of the most sustainable destinations in the world. The region landed third place in the Earth Awards at the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show ITB Berlin.
The World’s Best Sustainable Destinations was unveiled in the Awards Hall of ITB Berlin, on March 7. Reykjanes peninsula was among the finalists that have been selected by a Jury representing 12 international organisations, from a total of 100 top-sustainable destinations. The Jury announced the Best of Cities, Communities & Culture, the Best of Nature, the Best of Seaside, the Earth Award (for environment & climate), and also the best of each part of the world, e.g. Best of Europe. Reykjanes peninsula was granted third place in the Earth Award section.
Fruitful work in Reykjanes
In recent years substantial work has been put into policy making and building infrastructures within the area. This has been a collaborative effort by the locals, the municipalities, companies in Reykjanes and other supportive organizations. All projects organized by the municipalities, the regional marketing office Visit Reykjanes and the Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark are based on the foundation and vision of sustainable development in the area. The Earth Awards granted to Reykjanes by Green Destinations shows the importance of cooperation and how instrumental it is that tourism goals are developed and reached in harmony with society.
Place and Time
Palais am Funkturm, ITB Berlin, 7 March 2018, 16:00-17:30h.
For the Finalists see: http://greendestinations.org/best-of-top100-awards/.
The Awards event is organized by ITB Berlin, Green Destinations, TravelMole’s Vision on Sustainable Tourism, with the support of BookDifferent.com, and all other Top 100 Organising partners.
Travel Mole Press Contact
Valere Tjolle, TravelMole Vision on Sustainable Tourism
T.: +44-7710173005
E.: valeretjolle@gmail.com
Visit Reykjans and Reykjanes UNESCO Global Geopark Contact
Þuríður Halldóra Aradóttir Braun
T.: 354-420 3288
Top 100 Green Destinations Team
E: events@greendestinations.org