Slovenia is becoming known in the international tourism community as a beautiful little country which is taking big steps in sustainable tourism. After the country’s capital Ljubljana has won the European Green Capital Award for 2016, Slovenia has earned another prestigious award in the field of sustainable tourism. This time, Slovenia became the first country on the planet to be designated as a Green Destination. This important recognition came from the Netherlands-based organisation Green Destinations, which provides support and encouragement for more sustainable tourism. The title was presented at a ceremony at Ljubljana Castle as part of the two-day Global Green Destinations Day conference.

Slovenia’s capital Ljubljana. (photo: Domen Dolenc)