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Hybrid event “Unbalanced Rollercoaster: EU Tourism for a Smoother Ride”

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06 May 2025

Hybrid event “Unbalanced Rollercoaster: EU Tourism for a Smoother Ride”

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Get ready for an insightful workshop tackling the present challenges and innovative solutions for unbalanced tourism in the EU. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to gain first hand insights from destinations that are successfully addressing unbalanced tourism and driving positive change in the tourism sector.

Registration is now open to secure your spot! 

* Please note that in-person registration is now closed. However, you are welcome to register for online participation.

Hybrid event | Brussels, Belgium and Online
Authors

TTP team

Topics
Geographical descriptors

Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Business Support Organisation

Company with 250 or more employees

Cluster Organisations

Consumer Organisations

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 / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Notified Bodies

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Social Economy Entity

Trade Unions

Other

  • 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

    • Accessible tourism services

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Changes in tourism demand and opportunities

    • Circularity of tourism services

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Cross-border travelling

    • Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations

    • Equal and fair tourism jobs

    • Funding and support measures

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Improving formal education

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

    • Multimodal travelling

    • Online visibility of tourism offer

    • Pact for skills

    • Promoting PEF/OEF methods for tourism

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

    • R&I on digital tools for tourism

    • Short-term rentals

    • Skills needs for twin transition

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Tools for data on tourism

    • Tourism strategies

    • Training opportunities

    • Well-being of residents

  • 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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This exciting hybrid event will tackle the urgent challenges and innovative solutions for unbalanced tourism in the European Union. By bringing together a diverse group of experts from various European destinations, the event seeks to foster a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted issues surrounding unbalanced tourism and to share valuable insights and experiences.

The event will delve into the concepts of unbalanced tourism, exploring the environmental, cultural, and economic impacts, as well as the role of social media and influencers, and the critical role of destination management in mitigating these effects.

When?

Tuesday 27 May 2025, 14:30 - 17:30 (CEST)

Where?

Breydel Auditorium

Avenue d'Auderghem 45, 1040 Brussels, Belgium

Livestream

Starts on Tuesday 27 May 2025, 14:20 (CEST)

Languages

English

Stay tuned for more information!

Why Join?

  • Learn about successful strategies, through case studies from both urban and non-urban areas, providing practical examples and actionable solutions.
  • Gain valuable insights and recommendations from leading professionals in the field and benefit from their knowledge and experience 

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Final Agenda
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