Destinations

Destination Marketing Organizations and state tourism offices are helping travelers find sustainable options and working to ensure visitors can enjoy natural attractions for generations to come. Some DMOs now offer eco-certification programs for tourism businesses, allowing visitors to curate sustainable itineraries. New and existing programs help reduce waste, lower energy use, protect water quality and conserve water. DMOs are also addressing tourism’s impact on natural spaces. DMO-led awareness campaigns inform travelers on how to responsibly and sustainably enjoy their visits.

Experience Kissimmee

Partners with Trees4Travel to plant one tree per actualized room night booked through the DMO meeting incentive.

The trees will help with the creation of future forests, restoring eco-systems, biodiversity and supporting local communities, plus an investment is made into a United Nations renewable energy carbon credit which will help to compensate for a portion of the meeting organizations’ carbon emissions.

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CONSERVE

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New Orleans & Co.

Partnered with LifeCity and local business leaders to reduce waste, including through promoting recycling, waste diversion, locally sourced goods, energy conservation and more.

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REDUCE

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CONSERVE

Visit Dallas

Dallas is making significant strides in promoting sustainable travel through various initiatives. The city encourages local businesses and hotels to adhere to their green business certification. Public transportation, including buses and light rail, is actively promoted to reduce carbon emissions and ease traffic congestion. Dallas’s The Loop is also enhancing its bike-friendly infrastructure with expanded bike lanes and a plan to connects 39 miles of existing trails with 11 miles of newly developed trails to create a circuit trail. Additionally, sustainable practices focus on waste reduction and energy efficiency and the city’s investment in maintaining and expanding green spaces further underscores its commitment to environmental sustainability, providing both recreational areas and a healthier urban environment. Visit Dallas has developed a microsite covering these and more sustainable news, itinerary ideas, and additional tools to help visitors plan a more sustainable visit to the city!

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Visit Lauderdale

Promotes sustainable tourism by offering visitors and groups with a variety of ways to volunteer while visiting Greater Fort Lauderdale.

Protects marine life through its sea turtle conservation program.

Partners with the Florida Green Lodging Program to conserve and protect Florida’s natural resources.

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REDUCE

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CONSERVE

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PROTECT

Travel Michigan

Supports Michigan Cares For Tourism, an all-volunteer group which helps restore Michigan’s historic, cultural and natural attractions.

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PROTECT

Destination DC

Published a D.C. sustainability guide with user-friendly directory to easily find sustainable dining and meetings and convention suppliers.

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