Sustainable Destinations Forum 2025

The Sustainable Destinations Forum 2025, organized by Green Destinations, takes place October 28–29 at Expo City Dubai, alongside the Asia-Pacific Cities Summit and Mayors’ Forum. Confirmed as a high-level forum, it convenes city leaders, tourism experts, NGOs, and innovators to collaboratively advance action‑oriented sustainable tourism strategies.

Key Highlights

• Global platform: Join high-level panels and keynotes featuring representatives from UAE, Türkiye, Sri Lanka, Australia, Spain, Morocco, India, and more.

• Four thematic tracks: Sustainable Pathways, Business Practices, Data & KPIs, and Beneficial Travel Experiences.

• Cultural dinner & field trip: Includes local Emirati cuisine experience and a post-event field visit on October 30.

• Invitation-only partner sessions: Day two sessions reserved for Green Destinations’ strategic partners.

Who Should Attend?

• City and destination planners/leaders

• Tourism and hospitality sector professionals

• Sustainability and ESG officers

• NGOs and community-led tourism practitioners

• Academics and consultants focused on sustainable development

• Travel and tech innovators integrating green practices

Main Features

• Keynote & Panel Discussions: Explore best practices in destination sustainability, leadership, and data-driven impact—agenda can be found on the official event page.

• Interactive Workshops: Engage hands‑on with real-world case studies and sustainability metrics.

• Cultural dinner & field trip: Dive into local UAE heritage, cuisine, and sustainable tourism development