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21 August 2024
Environmental impact of the tourism ecosystem in EU destinations
Data
21 August 2024
Adventure tourism
Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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According to statistics, the average greenhouse gas emissions from the tourism ecosystem in EU countries increased from 48 to 64 tonnes CO2-eq/million EUR between 2019 and 2021, with Estonia, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, and the Netherlands contributing the most.
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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
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
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Education tourism
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Festival tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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MICE tourism
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Mountain tourism
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Religious tourism
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Rural tourism
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Sports tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Wellness tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Coordinated information on travelling
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Improving statistics and indicators
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Innovative tourism services
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Events catering and other food services
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Mobile beverage services
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Mobile food services
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Museums
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Operation of historical sites
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Other accommodation
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other food and beverage services
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Other holiday reservation services
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Recreational and sport activities
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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Tour operator activities
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Travel agency activities
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According to the EU Tourism Dashboard, the average greenhouse gas emissions produced by the tourism ecosystem among EU countries increased from 48 tonnes CO2-eq/million EUR in 2019 to 64 tonnes CO2-eq/million EUR in 2021. Notably, in 2021, the largest contributions to GHG emissions and air pollution came from Estonia, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, and the Netherlands, with values ranging from 110 to 174 tonnes CO2-eq/million EUR. Conversely, Belgium, Greece, and Sweden had the smallest impact, contributing between 0 and 19 tonnes CO2-eq/million EUR. While GHG emissions produced by the tourism industry in these countries remained relatively unchanged compared to 2019, countries with the highest contributions saw an increase, highlighting the importance of sharing best practices across nations to address this increase.
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