“With aspirations of being fossil-independent by 2030, the green shoots of sustainability are already starting to show in Gothenburg,” says Lonely Planet. Other reasons behind Lonely Planet’s pick include Gothenburg being the first city in the world to issue Green Bonds to accelerate investments in climate-oriented solutions, 97% of the city’s public transport running on renewable energy, 95% of its hotels being eco-certified, a low-emission zone in the city center, and an airport that is certified to the highest level of the Airport Carbon Accreditation scheme.
This year, the Best in Travel list has been refocused to showcase transformative travel, which encourages travelers to find authentic and mindful moments during their journeys. In 2021, Lonely Planet is looking at the important changes taking place globally, from sustainability to diversity, and shining a light on the destinations and individuals shaping the future of travel.“Once again, Gothenburg has demonstrated that we are a world-leading destination in terms of sustainability,” says Peter Grönberg, CEO of Göteborg & Co, the city’s destination marketing organization. “We – the city and its tourism industry – have worked long and hard to focus on sustainability issues,” explains Katarina Torstensson, Sustainability Officer at Göteborg & Co. “Our ambition has been to create a fantastic city to live in, featuring a broad offering, and taking both the environment and people into consideration. Many bold, determined, innovative people and organizations contribute towards – and share – our vision for sustainable development."
> Find out more about sustainable Gothenburg: goteborg.com/en/sustainability
> For more information on the Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2021 list: lonelyplanet.com/best-in-travel
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