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Residents' survey on tourism in Flemish art cities

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12 August 2024

Residents' survey on tourism in Flemish art cities

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A survey by Toerisme Vlaanderen reveals tourism indicators which found that while many residents support tourism for its benefits, some also experience nuisances and believe it affects their quality of life.

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Toerisme Vlaanderen

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Belgium

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

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Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

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SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

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  • 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 associations and other organisations supporting tourism

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A survey conducted by Toerisme Vlaanderen in 2023, which included 7,175 respondents from art cities in Flanders (Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent, Leuven and Mechelen), revealed that 69.0% of residents support tourism, 64.0% believe it enhances the city’s vibrancy, and 62.0% think it strengthens the economy. However, 36.0% of respondents reported experiencing nuisances due to tourism, and 42.0% felt that tourism reduces their quality of life. Toerisme Vlaanderen offers a free, automatically updated statistical dashboard that provides further insights into the attitudes of residents in Flemish art cities towards tourism. (The original piece available only in Dutch)

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