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Sustainable tourism in Europe: Pathways and policies for 2030

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19 September 2024

Sustainable tourism in Europe: Pathways and policies for 2030

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The 2023 conference in Rome outlined Europe's strategy for sustainable tourism, emphasizing the EU's commitment to overcoming post-COVID challenges and advancing towards a greener future. The Transition Pathway for Tourism and European Tourism Agenda 2030 focus on collaborative action and policy improvements, showcasing successful green mobility initiatives from across the continent.

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European Commission

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Geographical descriptors

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

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Tourism strategies

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • 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

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

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

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The International Conference on Greenways and Sustainable Tourism, held on November 20, 2023, in Rome, presented the European Commission's strategic framework for advancing sustainable tourism. Key speaker Ramune Genzbigelyte-Venturi outlined the impact of COVID-19 on the tourism sector, with significant losses and job risks. The EU tourism ecosystem, representing 4.5% of gross value added and supporting 19 million jobs, is navigating through a complex landscape of micro and SME enterprises. The EU’s Transition Pathway for Tourism and the European Tourism Agenda 2030 focus on enhancing sustainability through collective action, co-creation, and policy advancements. The report highlights successful initiatives, such as Luxembourg's free public transport, Austria's eco-labeling, and Ireland's sustainable mobility policies, aiming to foster green mobility and resilient tourism practices across Europe.

#Sustainable tourism #Green transition #Tourism indicators

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