{"id":7873,"date":"2026-09-19T20:13:55","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T20:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodplace.si\/?page_id=7873"},"modified":"2026-09-25T12:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T12:44:16","slug":"sustainability-programmes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.goodplace.si\/en\/sustainability-programmes\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability programmes"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” content_placement=”top” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”8549″ css=”.vc_custom_1788339603345{padding-top: 260px !important;padding-bottom: 260px !important;}” el_class=”fpheronew”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1513003956648{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1513004658055{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”6\/12″ css=”.vc_custom_1513008591637{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Sustainability programmes are the only way forward.” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:28px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeIn”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” parallax=”content-moving” css=”.vc_custom_1513700438128{padding-top: 100px !important;padding-bottom: 100px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-12″][vc_custom_heading text=”Development of regional, national and transnational sustainability programmes for better tourism.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%23484848″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1755609370676{padding-right: 100px !important;}”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-6″][vc_custom_heading text=”We are the authors of the Green Scheme of Slovenian Tourism, a national program for the development of sustainable tourism in destinations and businesses. The programme is operated in collaboration with the Slovenian Tourist Board. As their accredited partner, we continuously enhance the Green Scheme through evaluations, workshops, and sustainability coordinator training.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left|color:%239c9c9c|line_height:2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ offset=”vc_col-lg-4 vc_col-md-6″][vc_custom_heading text=”With extensive experience, we specialise in developing sustainable tourism programs at regional, national, and transnational levels. We are eager to share Slovenia’s success story with other destinations, tailoring our approach to their unique characteristics and needs. Our goal is to guide destination managers in effectively implementing globally recognised tourism standards and certification schemes in the framework of their unique, tailor-made Sustainability Programme.” font_container=”tag:h6|font_size:14px|text_align:left|color:%239c9c9c|line_height:2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1634674320089{background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1634671631519{padding-top: 80px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″ offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1522316169853{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Support through different stages of development.” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%23f00572″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1634671482814{padding-right: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_toggle title=”Step 1: Tailored approach” style=”simple” size=”sm” open=”true” css_animation=”fadeIn” custom_font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1755610470154{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Drawing from our experience, we’ll collaborate with you to outline clear steps to establish a robust tourism sustainability program for the destinations and businesses in your region.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Step 2: Continuous support & capacity building” style=”simple” size=”sm” css_animation=”fadeIn” custom_font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1755610484789{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]We’ll provide continuous support throughout the implementation process, offering workshops for both managers and program participants to enhance their knowledge and skills.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Step 3: Good product development” style=”simple” size=”sm” css_animation=”fadeIn” custom_font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1755610497409{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]In pursuit of tangible outcomes, we’ll design sustainable tourism products based on the green achievements of participating destinations and businesses.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1788773747099{padding-top: 0px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1774875433531{padding-top: 275px !important;padding-bottom: 200px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.goodplace.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Jan-Klavora-ITB-Berlin25-scaled.jpg?id=9256) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1511789291663{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”100px” el_class=”mobilepictall”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1634674320089{background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1755610929214{padding-top: 275px !important;padding-bottom: 200px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.goodplace.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/jana-apih-keynote-speaker.jpg?id=8553) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column_inner css=”.vc_custom_1511789291663{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”100px” el_class=”mobilepictall”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1788773789230{padding-top: 0px !important;}” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12″][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1634671631519{padding-top: 80px !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″ offset=”vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1522316169853{padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Motivation our way \u2013 the good way” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%23f00572″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1755610817029{padding-right: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”][vc_toggle title=”Study tours” style=”simple” size=”sm” open=”true” css_animation=”fadeIn” custom_font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1755610843642{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]Let us show you the best examples of sustainable practices from certified destinations and businesses on an organised and professionally supported study tour around Slovenia.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Keynote speakers and moderators” style=”simple” size=”sm” css_animation=”fadeIn” custom_font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1769434333895{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]As keynote or motivational speakers and moderators at your event, we\u2019ll inspire your audience and make sustainability super exciting, practical, impactful, and genuinely beneficial for everyone.<\/span>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”International cooperation” style=”simple” size=”sm” css_animation=”fadeIn” custom_font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ custom_google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” use_custom_heading=”true” css=”.vc_custom_1755861494529{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”]As a trusted partner in international development programs, we bring a wealth of expertise in sustainability to collaborations with global donors in developing regions and European-funded projects. <\/span>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/6″ offset=”vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1788773851594{border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-color: #e5e7f2 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}” el_class=”mobilereverse”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1511454108554{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”120″][vc_custom_heading text=”Estonian Tourist Board is extremely thankful to GoodPlace for sharing their expertise and good practice with the development of sustainable tourism in Slovenia. Your team was such an asset for us, and we really enjoyed working with you.” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:1.6″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1755699759649{padding-right: 60px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”(Imbi Lepik-Martinson, Estonian Tourist Board)” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:center|color:%239c9c9c|line_height:2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1755699770931{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1515572210124{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”160″][vc_custom_heading text=”Testimonials from our clients” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:right|color:%23f00572″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”slideInRight” css=”.vc_custom_1789989053260{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 320px !important;}” el_class=”mptop”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1634674481854{margin-bottom: 120px !important;border-bottom-width: px !important;border-bottom-color: #e5e7f2 !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1511454108554{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”160″][vc_custom_heading text=”We are happy to work with partners from all around the world” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%23484848″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css_animation=”fadeInLeft” css=”.vc_custom_1634674560001{padding-right: 240px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1515572210124{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”120″][vc_custom_heading text=”The study tour was expertly guided by a representative from Good Place. Our collaboration with GoodPlace was exceptionally successful, and we highly recommend them for organising study tours to experience the best of sustainable Slovenia.” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23000000|line_height:1.6″ google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1755699859454{padding-right: 60px !important;padding-left: 60px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”(Hanna Muoniovaara, Manager Supplier Partnerships, Visit Finland)” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:center|color:%239c9c9c|line_height:2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1755699884670{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1634673059696{padding-top: 230px !important;padding-bottom: 130px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/www.goodplace.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Slovenia-green_ciril_jazbec.jpg?id=7901) !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1513003956648{padding-top: 0px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5\/12″ css=”.vc_custom_1515605719516{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”Get to know our flagship project – Slovenia Green” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:28|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1634672627211{padding-right: 100px !important;}”][vc_custom_heading text=”We have been running this internationally rewarded and recognised programme for sustainable tourism development in partnership with the Slovenian Tourist Board since 2015.” font_container=”tag:p|font_size:14px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:2″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_empty_space height=”20px”]See more<\/span><\/span><\/a>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/12″][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1516118904697{padding-right: 0px !important;}”]

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ETC Handbook: Sustainable Tourism Implementation<\/h4>\r\n

On behalf of the European Travel Commission, we developed a comprehensive handbook to support national sustainable tourism approaches.<\/p>

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Sustainable Programme of Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/h4>\r\n

We developed a sustainability certification model for Bosnia and Herzegovina through collaboration with key ministries and with the support of the German GIZ.<\/p>

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Estonia Green Destination Programme<\/h4>\r\n

In collaboration with Green Destinations, we assisted the Estonian Tourism Board in the development of their national sustainability programme.<\/p>

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