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The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation to gather stakeholder input for the development of its upcoming EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy, scheduled for release in early 2026. This effort builds upon the 2022 Transition Pathway for Tourism and the EU Agenda for Tourism 2030.
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Germany
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Iceland
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Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Türkiye
Ukraine
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
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Notified Bodies
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
Social Economy Entity
Trade Unions
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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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Accessible tourism services
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Best practices, peer learning and networking
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Changes in tourism demand and opportunities
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Circularity of tourism services
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Coordinated information on travelling
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Cross-border travelling
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Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations
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Equal and fair tourism jobs
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Funding and support measures
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Governance of tourism destinations
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Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs
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Improving formal education
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Improving statistics and indicators
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Innovative tourism services
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Multimodal travelling
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Online visibility of tourism offer
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Pact for skills
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Promoting PEF/OEF methods for tourism
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R&I on climate-friendly tourism
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R&I on digital tools for tourism
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Short-term rentals
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Skills needs for twin transition
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Sustainable mobility
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Tools for data on tourism
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Tourism strategies
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Training opportunities
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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 consultation, available through an EU Survey, will remain open for 12 weeks until 15 August 2025, inviting feedback from national authorities, businesses, civil society, and tourism professionals across the EU. A broader public consultation is expected to follow soon after.
The forthcoming Strategy aims to shape a competitive, sustainable, and inclusive tourism model that aligns with Europe’s environmental goals, supports local communities, and strengthens the sector's resilience to crises. Key focus areas include:
Tackling overcrowding in tourist hotspots
Enhancing digital and green skills
Promoting sustainable practices
Improving cross-border mobility and connectivity
Strengthening the sector’s global competitiveness
Respondents are encouraged to focus on areas of their expertise and are not required to complete the full questionnaire. The Commission emphasized that this is a key moment to surface emerging priorities and address gaps not fully captured in earlier tourism initiatives.
Stakeholders are also urged to share the survey widely within their networks to maximize input and diversity of perspectives.
For assistance or further inquiries, the European Commission invites stakeholders to contact: MOVE-TOURISM@ec.europa.eu.
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