June 03, 2017 12:30
By The Nation
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The list of top global destinations for “organic food”, combined with a mix of environmentally friendly accommodations, emerged.
This has been designated the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development by the United Nations, and travel website Booking.com has just issued its annual Sustainable Travel Report.
Among the findings, 30 per cent of global travellers said one of their chief motives for choosing eco-friendly accommodations was their use of locally produced and organic food.
With that in mind, Booking.com turned to its internal data to see which destinations, and which accommodations in those destinations, stand out when it comes to organic food.
A survey was conducted in February and March of 11,069 people in 11 travel markets, all at least 18 years old and who had travelled at least once in 2016 and were planning at least one trip for 2017.
Once the highest-rated destinations were found, the highest-rated accommodations on Booking.com in those destinations were compiled. The final accommodation choice for each destination was picked from these compilations based on its environmentally friendly credentials.
The following list of top global destinations for “organic food”, combined with a mix of environmentally friendly accommodations, emerged.
STOCKHOLM
As well as being the world’s design powerhouse, Stockholm is a contender for Scandinavia’s friendliest citizens. You’ll be welcomed with open arms in the Swedish capital, where medieval alleys, majestic parks and an awe-inspiring Royal Palace will leave you eager to explore.
Where to stay: Hotel Skeppsholmen
Just a three-minute walk from the beach, this eco-friendly hotel is set in a charming 1960s building on a peaceful island, with rooms featuring traditional wooden shutters on the windows. The restaurant serves classic Swedish dishes on a terrace that provides great waterfront views.
