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Energy efficiency in EU tourism destinations

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21 August 2024

Energy efficiency in EU tourism destinations

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According to statistics, the average energy consumption in tourism-related economic activities per Million Euro of GVA increased from 1.7 to 2.5 TJ/Million EUR among EU destinations in 2020 compared to 2019.

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Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local authorities

Media/Travel Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

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In 2020, compared to 2019, the average energy consumption in tourism-related economic activities per Million Euro of GVA increased from 1.7 to 2.5 TJ/Million EUR among EU destinations. This rise indicates a decrease in energy efficiency within the tourism sector. Notably, Bulgaria, Portugal, and Iceland contributed significantly to this increase, with values of 8.9, 7.6, and 5.3 TJ/Million EUR, respectively. Overall, all EU countries experienced higher energy usage in the tourism sector in 2020 compared to 2019, highlighting the need to explore more sustainable energy sources to mitigate environmental impact.

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