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11 October 2024
European Commission’s communication on the European Strategy for more Growth and Jobs in Coastal and Maritime Tourism
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11 October 2024
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The European Commission’s communication discusses the need to boost economic growth and job creation in coastal and maritime tourism through innovation, sustainability, and digitalization.
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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
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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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations
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Equal and fair tourism jobs
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Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs
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Innovative tourism services
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Sustainable mobility
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Tourism strategies
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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 European Commission’s communication on the European Strategy for more Growth and Jobs in Coastal and Maritime Tourism (COM/2014/086 final) outlines a comprehensive plan to boost the economic potential of coastal and maritime tourism in the EU. It highlights the importance of this sector, which includes activities like beach tourism, nautical sports, and cruise tourism, and its significant contribution to economic growth and job creation. The strategy addresses challenges such as seasonality, environmental impacts, and global competition, while also identifying opportunities for growth through innovation, sustainable practices, and digital technologies.
Key objectives include boosting competitiveness, promoting sustainability, and encouraging innovation and digitalization. The plan involves leveraging EU funds for tourism projects, improving workforce skills, enhancing marketing efforts, and supporting research to understand market trends. The expected outcomes are increased economic growth, sustainable development, and enhanced competitiveness, making coastal and maritime tourism a driver of sustainable economic growth and job creation in the EU.
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