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19 September 2024

European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN)

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The European Cultural Tourism Network is a continent-wide organization committed to advancing sustainable cultural tourism by encouraging the sharing of best practices and driving innovation among destinations, authorities, NGOs, and research institutions.

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European Cultural Tourism Network

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European Federation of Associations of Industrial and Technical Heritage

European Heritage Alliance 3.3

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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

Networks and Federations / Confederations

  • 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

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Cross-border travelling

    • Innovative tourism services

    • Online visibility of tourism offer

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Training opportunities

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

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The European Cultural Tourism Network (ECTN) is the only pan-European network dedicated to the development and promotion of cultural tourism. Established in 2009, ECTN brings together destinations, authorities, NGOs, and research institutes to exchange best practices and foster innovation in cultural tourism. The network advocates for sustainable tourism that integrates cultural heritage management with tourism activities, benefiting local communities socially, environmentally, and economically. ECTN’s initiatives include organizing annual conferences, award contests, and collaborative projects that align with European Union cultural and tourism policies.ECTN also provides a platform for networking and collaboration among cultural tourism stakeholders.

#Stakeholder engagement #Cultural preservation #Innovation in tourism #Sustainable tourism

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