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27 May 2025
Guide to EU sustainability rules for tourism destinations
Knowledge documents
27 May 2025
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The European Travel Commission’s guide helps tourism destinations prepare for new EU sustainability regulations by aligning practices with stricter transparency and accountability standards.
European Travel Commission
Global Destination Sustainability Movement
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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
Company with 250 or more employees
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
Local Authorities
National authorities
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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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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Governance of tourism destinations
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Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Air passenger transport
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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
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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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Other tourism transportation activities
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Rail Passenger transport
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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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Road passenger transport
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Tour operator activities
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Travel agency activities
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Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport
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A Destination’s Guide to the New EU Sustainability Regulations, published in May 2025 by the European Travel Commission (ETC), in collaboration with the Global Destination Sustainability Movement, helps tourism destinations understand and prepare for key EU directives — CSRD, ECGTD, and GCD — which demand greater transparency and accountability in sustainability practices. It outlines how Destination Management Organisations and tourism stakeholders can align with these regulations to reduce environmental impact, avoid legal risks, and unlock new opportunities. The document also highlights the importance of early compliance in building trust, securing funding, and enhancing destination reputation.
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