Niseko High School's efforts have been internationally recognized as an outstanding example of sustainable tourism!
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Niseko Town Selected as One of the "Green Destinations Top 100 Stories"!
Niseko Town has been selected as one of the "Green Destinations Top 100 Stories," an international competition that recognizes outstanding sustainable tourism initiatives. This marks the town's third time receiving the award, following its wins in 2020 and 2021.
We are pleased to report that Niseko Town 's efforts have been recognized worldwide as one of the destinations with particularly exemplary initiatives among tourist destinations around the world.
Details of the winning story
2020 Niseko Rules
Climate change initiatives at ski resorts in 2021
2025: Sustainable human resources produced through tourism education
This year's winning story is about Niseko High School's collaboration with the local community and its education centered on sustainable tourism. Niseko High School was recognized for fostering a love for its hometown and a desire to contribute to the community by having students take the initiative to learn about the area's attractions and plan and commercialize sightseeing tours, thereby nurturing the next generation of leaders.
We are pleased to report that Niseko Town 's efforts have been recognized worldwide as one of the destinations with particularly exemplary initiatives among tourist destinations around the world.
Details of the winning story
2020 Niseko Rules
Climate change initiatives at ski resorts in 2021
2025: Sustainable human resources produced through tourism education
This year's winning story is about Niseko High School's collaboration with the local community and its education centered on sustainable tourism. Niseko High School was recognized for fostering a love for its hometown and a desire to contribute to the community by having students take the initiative to learn about the area's attractions and plan and commercialize sightseeing tours, thereby nurturing the next generation of leaders.
What are the "Green Destinations Top 100 Stories"?
The Green Destinations Top 100 Stories is a contest organized by Green Destinations, an international organization that certifies sustainable tourism. Every year, it solicits good practice stories about environmental protection and community contributions from tourist destinations around the world, and recognizes initiatives that can serve as models for other regions.
This selection, along with the Green Destinations Silver Award it received in 2023, is proof that Niseko Town is implementing world-class initiatives as a sustainable tourism destination.
This selection, along with the Green Destinations Silver Award it received in 2023, is proof that Niseko Town is implementing world-class initiatives as a sustainable tourism destination.
For more information on Niseko Town 's sustainable tourism initiatives, including the TOP 100 stories, please see the following page.
Inquiries regarding information on this page
- Commerce and Tourism Division Commerce, Industry and Tourism Section
- TEL:0136-56-8843
- FAX:0136-44-3500