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Overview of European Commission's Strategy on coastal and maritime tourism

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11 October 2024

Overview of European Commission's Strategy on coastal and maritime tourism

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

Cross-border travelling

Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations

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The European Commission’s strategy on maritime and coastal tourism aims to boost sustainable growth, innovation, and competitiveness, significantly contributing to the EU economy.

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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

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

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Cross-border travelling

    • Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations

    • Equal and fair tourism jobs

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Innovative tourism services

    • 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 article provides an overview European Commission's strategy on maritime and coastal tourism, highlighting the sector’s significant contribution to the EU economy by employing over 3.2 million people and generating EUR 183 billion in gross value added. The strategy focuses on sustainable growth, innovation, and competitiveness, with key actions including improving tourism data, fostering cooperation among stakeholders, promoting ecotourism, and maximizing access to EU funding. The Commission facilitates this process through structured dialogues and conferences, aiming to enhance the sector’s resilience and sustainability. 

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