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Helsinki Extends Its Sustainable Tourism Lead with Third Consecutive GDS Index Win

As many as 98% of Helsinki hotels with more than 50 rooms hold environmental certification, compared with a European average of just 10%, according to the GDS Index results.

Helsinki Extends Its Sustainable Tourism Lead with Third Consecutive GDS Index Win

Published September 24, 2026 by Staff Writer

The Finnish capital scores 92.94% in the 2026 Global Destination Sustainability Index, as 98% of its larger hotels hold environmental certification — but the more revealing story lies in the…

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Helsinki: A Model for Sustainable Urban Tourism

Published October 20, 2025 by Staff Writer

Helsinki, Finland, has emerged as a global leader in sustainable tourism, earning the top spot in the 2025 Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index for its innovative, transparent, and community-driven approach.…

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