In the Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDSI), the world's leading tourism destination sustainability index, published last month, Tallinn moved up 11 places to 52nd.
In autumn 2022, a support measure for conference tourism was created to attract more conference tourists to Tallinn. The maximum amount of support is planned to be up to €30 000 per conference. Tallinn will start supporting international conferences in the city next year. The first call for applications has already been launched and is open until 25 January.
On Tuesday, 11 April, the MELT Innovation Forum will take place at Tallinn Creative Hub. In its eighth year, the top annual event for business development brings together like-minded people to share ideas of the future and spot opportunities for innovation.
At the annual MELT Innovation Forum at the Creative Hub, 30 inspiring speakers will perform and around 30 innovative products and services will be on display in the exhibition area. Some 300 participants are expected to contribute their ideas and find new ways of working together.
Next week, the youth programme Gutsy Go, which aims to increase youths’ sense of community, will be organised in the Kesklinn district in cooperation with Jakob Westholm Gymnasium and the Freedom School for Ukrainian war refugees.
The Tallinn City Government has passed a decision to begin drafting a development document focused on the city's nightlife titled "24-Hour Tallinn 2035."
Tallinn has been recognized as the world’s top city for delivering digital public services in the UN's 2024 E-Government Survey, sharing the top spot with Madrid. Estonia also remains a global leader in e-services.
On October 2, during the Tallinn Entrepreneurship Awards gala held at the Seaplane Harbour Museum, this year's best development project, collaboration project, bright starter, tourism achievement, job creator, future solution, and circular economy promoter were announced. Awards were also given for the best applied research projects.
The City of Tallinn, in collaboration with researchers from Tallinn University, is set to develop a scientific methodology for managing smart device usage in schools. The initiative’s primary aim is to decrease students' screen time both in class and during free time to enhance mental and physical well-being, improve academic performance, and foster social skills.
On October 16, the Lilleküla Circular Economy Center (located at Mustjõe 40) was officially opened, marking the first of its kind in both Tallinn and Estonia. The center offers residents the opportunity to sort their waste and repair items.