1. Germany: The country has established a Green Tourism Association to promote environmentally friendly hotels and tourism. The association offers certification for sustainable and energy-efficient hotels and advises tourism businesses on reducing their carbon footprint.
2. Costa Rica: The country has implemented a sustainable development strategy which encourages eco-tourism. They are known for their sustainable practices in rainforest conservation and the use of renewable energy.
3. France: The country has implemented several initiatives to promote energy-efficient tourism like creating a special Green Key certification for hotels that follow sustainable practices, such as reducing energy consumption, increasing waste recycling rates, and reducing water usage.
4. Norway: Sustainable tourism is a priority in Norway and the country has implemented initiatives to reduce energy consumption, water usage and waste management practices in their tourism industry. Their eco-tourism practices have been recognized worldwide.
5. Australia: The country has several eco-tourism lodges that are designed using sustainable materials and practices such as solar energy, water recycling, and reduced energy usage.
6. Canada: The country has introduced several sustainable tourism initiatives, including the creation of the Green Key program, which recognizes hotels, motels, and other tourism businesses that follow sustainable practices.
7. Denmark: The country has implemented a Green Key certification programme for over 600 tourism businesses, including hotels, youth hostels, and campsites, to promote sustainable tourism.
8. Switzerland: The country has several initiatives to promote sustainable tourism. They have developed a certification program for hotels, which requires them to operate in an environmentally-friendly way by reducing energy consumption and promoting eco-friendly practices.
9. Bhutan: The country has a ‘high-value, low-impact’ tourism policy, which aims to ensure that tourism benefits its people, culture, and environment. This has led to eco-friendly tourism practices such as low-impact trekking, wildlife conservation and encouraging cultural preservation.
10. Sweden: The country has implemented sustainable tourism practices, which includes a focus on sustainable accommodation options such as eco-lodges and camping. They also have a green certification program for hotels and restaurants that focuses on energy-saving measures, waste reduction and sustainable food practices.
