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Germany’s updated National Tourism Strategy for sustainability and resilience

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17 October 2024

Germany’s updated National Tourism Strategy for sustainability and resilience

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The document outlines a strategic framework for updating Germany’s National Tourism Strategy to enhance sustainability, resilience, and competitiveness, addressing key challenges and promoting collaboration and innovation.

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National Platform for the Future of Tourism

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Germany

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

    • Equal and fair tourism jobs

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Innovative tourism services

    • Sustainable mobility

    • 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 document from the National Platform for the Future of Tourism, published on October 9, 2023, outlines a strategic framework for updating Germany’s National Tourism Strategy to make the sector more sustainable, resilient, and competitive. It highlights tourism’s significant economic and social contributions, especially in rural areas, and its interconnections with other industries like transportation and culture. The Strategy addresses challenges such as labor shortages, price increases, and climate change, aiming for climate neutrality by 2045 and promoting resource conservation and fair working conditions The document highlights the importance of a comprehensive strategy that utilizes collaboration and innovation to reach long-term objectives, with a roadmap of specific milestones and continuous monitoring to adapt to evolving challenges.

For an in-depth analysis and further insights, please visit the linked source on the left-hand side of the platform (The original piece available only in German).

#Sustainable tourism #Resilience planning #Climate action #Innovation in tourism

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Strategy paper of the steering committee for the continuation of the National Tourism Strategy via the National Platform Future of Tourism
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