Arcachon, Innovative and Sustainable Destination

It thus creates a dynamic of actions so that environmental, economic and social sustainability is present throughout the tourism value chain.

A committed Congress Center

To obtain this label, the Palais des Congrès must first obtain IS0 20121 certification, which aims to minimize the environmental impact of events while highlighting the region's unique heritage and cultural offerings. How ?

• by guaranteeing a global approach to sustainable tourism practices,
• by paying attention to the impacts and legacy left by the events hosted,
• by sending the markets a promise of a resilient destination.

Collaborating for a sustainable future

Obtaining the Innovative and Sustainable Destination label requires a very broad commitment from the various stakeholders (local businesses, institutions, accommodation providers, etc.). The Palais des Congrès, as a catalyst for the project, plays a crucial role in the animation, dynamism and expansion of this collaborative network. Engaging in this approach has numerous benefits for the region and its stakeholders.

What benefits for the territory?

• Strengthen its visibility and recognition of the destination,
• Adapt more easily to new expectations,
• Trigger innovation dynamics,
• Develop collaboration between destination stakeholders for a qualified visitor journey,
• Create a resilient space to support the evolution of operators in the environmental transition.

What are the benefits for the actors?

• Consolidate an innovative, resilient and competent ecosystem of service providers to meet the different needs of organizers,
• Facilitate the readability of the destination and its offers thanks to a known national reference, alongside committed French cities.

Together, let’s commit to sustainable tourism for a better future!