Only two French cities are included in the Top 10 for sustainable tourism

Which destinations in the world are most committed to sustainable tourism?

To answer this, the Global Destination Sustainability Index, a global benchmark ranking for sustainable tourism launched in 2016 by the International Association of Congresses and Conventions (ICCA), distinguishes the destinations that are most involved in promoting responsible tourism practices. , both socially and environmentally.

Göteborg

climbs to first position in the 2021 ranking. Sweden's second city is ahead of

(2nd) and

, Denmark (3rd). Two French cities are among the top 10 in the ranking:

(7th) and

(9th). The Lyon metropolis increased its score by 34 points compared to the 2020 ranking, which earned it the trophy for the best progression in the ranking in 2021.

To establish this ranking which brings together 73 global destinations this year, four major areas grouping 71 criteria were assessed: environmental performance (air and water quality, carbon emissions, public transport, etc.), social management (safety, accessibility, etc.), the commitment of suppliers (hotels, restaurants, etc.) and the implementation of a sustainable strategy for tourism and events at the destination (communication, certifications, etc.) .

And in this game, Paris does not enter the Top 20 ...

The Top 10 of the Global Destination Sustainability Index 2021