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02 September 2024
Tourism’s Role in Urban Well-Being
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02 September 2024
Urban/city tourism
Best practices, peer learning and networking
Changes in tourism demand and opportunities
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The OECD highlights how tourism can enhance urban well-being by boosting local economies, infrastructure, cultural heritage, and community engagement, while aligning with urban sustainability goals.
OECD
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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
Academic / Research and VET Institutions
Company with 250 or more employees
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
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
Trade Unions
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Specific types of tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Best practices, peer learning and networking
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Changes in tourism demand and opportunities
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Sustainable mobility
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Tourism strategies
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Well-being of residents
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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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The OECD provides a comprehensive resource which discusses the reciprocal relationship between tourism and urban development. It emphasizes how tourism can contribute to the well-being of cities by enhancing local economies, improving infrastructure, promoting cultural heritage, and fostering community engagement. This resource advocates for a balanced approach where tourism development aligns with the broader goals of urban sustainability and community well-being.
#Sustainable tourism #Community engagement #Economic diversification #Cultural preservation
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