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28 January 2025

Inclusive tourism strategies for protected areas - EUROPARC 2025 report

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The EUROPARC Federation report outlines strategies to create inclusive, accessible, and sustainable tourism in protected areas, emphasizing socio-economic and environmental benefits.

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Emmanuelle Déon

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Alfred Toepfer Stiftung F.V.S.

EUROPARC Federation

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Geographical descriptors

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

Organisation Type

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Local Authorities

National authorities

Regional Authorities

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Rural tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Accessible tourism services

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

  • 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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This report, published by EUROPARC Federation in January, 2025, focuses on creating inclusive tourism in protected areas. It outlines strategies to enhance accessibility for disadvantaged groups and promote sustainable tourism practices. The report highlights the importance of socio-economic benefits and environmental awareness. This comprehensive guide aims to make protected areas more welcoming and accessible to all visitors.

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How can nature areas and destination management organizations take action for a more inclusive tourism towards disadvantaged groups?
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