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Overview of regional approaches in the EU

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23 August 2024

Overview of regional approaches in the EU

Adventure tourism

Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

Cultural tourism

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Macro-Regional Strategies are EU frameworks that enhance cross-border cooperation to address shared challenges and promote cohesion in specific geographic areas.

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Geographical descriptors

Austria

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Denmark

Finland

Germany

Hungary

Montenegro

Serbia

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

    • Cross-border travelling

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Sustainable mobility

  • 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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A Macro-Regional Strategy is a comprehensive framework approved by the European Council to tackle shared challenges and opportunities in specific geographic areas within the EU. Implemented through coordinated actions by EU member states, regional authorities, and various stakeholders, these strategies were first introduced in 2009 with the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region. They leverage existing EU funds and resources to boost economic, social, and territorial cohesion. These strategies are vital for promoting cross-border cooperation, advancing regional development, and supporting the EU's overall sustainable growth.

#EU Tourism Strategy #Sustainable tourism #Stakeholder engagement #Cross-regional cooperation

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