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10/28/25, 8:45 AM Expo City Dubai earns highest level of sustainable tourism certification ahead of inaugural Sustainable Destinations Forum - Biz T…
Expo City Dubai earns highest level of
sustainable tourism certification ahead of
inaugural Sustainable Destinations
Forum
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By Rafiq Vayani
DUBAI: Expo City Dubai boasts the highest level of sustainable tourism certification available
globally having become a Certified Sustainable Destination under the Global Sustainable
Tourism Council (GSTC), leading the way in the UAE’s commitment to putting the planet at the
heart of tourism.
Illustrating the city’s commitment to embedding sustainability into every aspect of its evolution
and operations and strengthening its offering as a tourist destination in the UAE, Expo City is
the first city in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region to receive the full GSTC-level
certification, in compliance with the Green Destinations Standard. The criteria span tourism
destination management, nature and scenery, environment and climate, culture and tradition,
social wellbeing and sustainable governance.
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