Copenhagen’s new “CopenPay” program rewards tourists for climate-friendly actions

Copenhagen’s new “CopenPay” program rewards tourists for climate-friendly actions

This summer, Europe’s most popular hotspots are fighting back against mass tourism.  Whether in Barcelona, where protestors are spraying water at visitors, or in Athens, where overtourism has come to a head, European cities are rethinking how they operate an economically important industry that has resulted in fraught ties with locals.  Copenhagen has an answer…

Copenhagen rewards climate-friendly tourists with pastries and perks

The Danish capital Copenhagen has announced rewards for visitors who get involved in environmentally friendly activities during their trip. Turning sustainability into currency, the city’s tourist board is set to launch a trial scheme offering tourists freebies at 24 participating businesses in return for their green efforts. Pastries, museum entries and kayaks From 15 July,…

Copenhagen Offers Rewards to Summer Visitors Who Act Responsibly

A new fee for Venice day trippers. A looming ban on vacation rentals in Barcelona. Restrictions on the sale of alcohol in Majorca. At a time when overwhelmed European destinations are slapping tourists with restrictions and fees, Copenhagen is trying a different approach: rewarding visitors who act responsibly. Beginning July 15, tourists who demonstrate climate-friendly…