Sixth Sustainable Tourism Forum to Take Place in Lazise, Italy, in September 2026
The sixth edition of the Sustainable Tourism Forum will be held on September 25, 2026, at Dogana Veneta in Lazise, Italy, just ahead of World Tourism Day (Sept 27).
Theme & Focus
- “From Sustainability to Regenerative Tourism”
- Moves beyond minimizing impact to actively restoring and enriching destinations.
- Anchored in the GSTC Standards, which set the global baseline for sustainability in travel and tourism.
Organizers
- Comune di Lazise
- Destination Verona Garda
- GSTC Italy Working Group (network of Italian organizations promoting GSTC standards).
Objectives
- Unite tourism stakeholders across Italy to share knowledge and collaborate.
- Explore how regenerative practices can reshape tourism for long-term resilience.
- Encourage adoption of GSTC Standards, adaptable to local cultures, environments, and laws.
Key Voices
- Stefano Ravelli, Chair of GSTC Italy Working Group:
> “Innovating sustainability through regenerative practices requires collaboration, shared knowledge, and robust frameworks like the GSTC Standards.”
Why It Matters
- Italy’s tourism sector is at a crossroads: balancing growth with sustainability.
- Regenerative tourism emphasizes giving back more than we take — restoring ecosystems, empowering communities, and enriching cultural heritage.
- The Forum provides a platform for policy-shaping discussions and practical pathways for destinations and businesses.
👉 Registration is open via www.stf26.eventbrite.com.
This event is a perfect lead-in to World Tourism Day, making it not just a conference but a call to action for Italy’s tourism future.
