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22 September 2025
EU Expert Group Advocates for Unified Green Practices in Tourism
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The T4T Expert Group has introduced vital recommendations to harmonize the assessment and reduction of tourism's environmental impact across Europe. These guidelines aim to revolutionize data gathering and promote sustainable practices within the tourism sector.
T4T Expert Group
European Commission
Topics
Albania
Armenia
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
EU-27
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Montenegro
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Türkiye
Ukraine
Other
Company with 250 or more employees
Cluster Organisations
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
EU Institutions
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
Local Authorities
National authorities
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Education tourism
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Festival tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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MICE tourism
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Mountain tourism
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Religious tourism
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Rural tourism
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Sports tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Wellness tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Governance of tourism destinations
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Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs
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Improving statistics and indicators
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Promoting PEF/OEF methods for tourism
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Tools for data on tourism
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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 Together for EU Tourism (T4T) Expert Group, under its Green Transition subgroup, has unveiled a series of strategic recommendations to standardize the measurement of tourism's ecological footprint. These proposals are directed at the European Commission, Member States, Regions, and the tourism industry itself. By advocating for unified methodologies, the group seeks to improve policy direction and data analysis related to tourism's environmental aspects.
This initiative also emphasizes support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in the sector, encouraging them to adopt and promote sustainable practices. Released within the comprehensive document, these recommendations highlight the importance of collaboration among stakeholders to drive a sustainable shift in tourism practices.
For an in-depth understanding of the strategies and implications, readers are encouraged to examine the full document attached.
#Sustainable tourism #Green transition #Climate-friendly tourism practices #Carbon footprint reduction #Destination management #Tourism sustainability indicators
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