15:40 – 17:10 CEST. Bella looks “Towards More Regenerative Destinations: The Role of the GDS-Index and the Food Dimension” (in Spanish).
The GDS-Index is a tool used to assess and rank the performance of tourism destinations in relation to their sustainability and commitment to responsible development. This index provides tourism destinations with a framework to identify areas for improvement and enhance their efforts in creating a more sustainable and responsible environment. Among other aspects, the GDS-Index evaluates whether restaurants in the destinations are certified in terms of sustainable food. During the presentation, we will explain how, through this evaluation, the GDS-Index encourages destinations to adopt policies that promote healthy, sustainable, and accessible food for tourists, contributing to a gastronomic experience that respects both the environment and local communities.
