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27 April 2026

Middelburg's Environmental Conference: A Spotlight on Sustainable Tourism

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14/10/2026

Dive into the intersection of sustainable tourism and environmental innovation at the DeTOCS Final Conference in Middelburg, Netherlands.

14/10/2026 - 15/10/2026

Middelburg, Netherlands

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Interreg Europe

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Interreg Europe

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Bulgaria

Finland

Greece

Hungary

Italy

Malta

Netherlands

Slovenia

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Business Support Organisation

Company with 250 or more employees

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Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

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Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

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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
- Best practices, peer learning and networking
- Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs
- R&I on climate-friendly tourism
- 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

On October 14-15, Middelburg welcomes environmental experts and tourism professionals from across Europe for the transformative DeTOCS Final Conference, hosted by the Interreg Europe program. The picturesque city sets the stage for discussions that blend sustainable tourism practices with strategies to reduce environmental toxins.

Attendees will explore the vital role tourism plays in promoting a cleaner, greener environment, learning about innovative initiatives that preserve natural and cultural heritage while attracting eco-conscious travelers. This conference underscores the importance of harmonizing tourism and sustainability, providing key insights into fostering a vibrant, toxin-free future for destinations throughout Europe.

Discover more about the event and its impact on sustainable tourism by visiting the official conference page.

#Sustainable destinations #Eco-friendly accommodations #Low-impact tourism #Circular tourism economy #Community engagement