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Council conclusions on the European Agenda for Tourism 2030, embracing sustainability and digitalization

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08 August 2024

Council conclusions on the European Agenda for Tourism 2030, embracing sustainability and digitalization

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The Council’s conclusions on the “European Agenda for Tourism 2030” aim to promote sustainable, innovative, and resilient tourism across Europe by aligning with the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and addressing economic, environmental, cultural, and social sustainability challenges.

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Council of the European Union

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Geographical descriptors

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

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/Travel Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • 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

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Improving formal education

    • Online visibility of tourism offer

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

    • Tourism strategies

  • 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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The Council of the European Union’s conclusions on the “European Agenda for Tourism 2030” (ST 15441 2022 INIT) emphasize promoting sustainable, innovative, and resilient tourism across Europe. The agenda aims to address economic, environmental, cultural, and social sustainability by aligning with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Key focuses include fostering collaboration among stakeholders, enhancing digitalization, and supporting the tourism sector’s recovery and growth post-pandemic. The document also highlights the importance of sustainable tourism practices, the need for investment in green and digital transitions, and the role of tourism in regional development and social inclusion.

The conclusions underscore the EU’s commitment to a holistic and forward-looking approach to tourism, ensuring it contributes positively to Europe’s economy, environment, and society.

For an in-depth analysis and further insights, please visit the linked source on the left-hand side of the platform.

#EU Tourism Strategy #Resilience planning #Circular tourism economy #Sustainable tourism planning

 

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