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27 March 2026
EU Kickstarts Technical Dialogues to Transform Urban Sustainable Tourism
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27 March 2026
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The European Commission is forging a new path in sustainable city tourism by initiating technical dialogues with urban stakeholders to streamline governance and improve policy coherence at local levels. The first session is set to take place in Copenhagen, paving the way for collaborative solutions.
Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy
Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy
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On April 22, 2026, the European Commission will host the inaugural technical dialogue in Copenhagen, marking a significant step towards transforming urban tourism across Europe. This dialog—part of the EU Agenda for Cities—will bring together city representatives and Commission services to identify best practices and reduce administrative hurdles in sustainable tourism.
Designed to enhance multi-level governance and foster more impactful EU policies at the local level, this pilot aims to address key policy questions integral to the forthcoming EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and the Urban Agenda's Partnership on Sustainable Tourism launched in 2023. This initiative emphasizes cities as pivotal partners, not merely beneficiaries, highlighting their role in executing shared European priorities.
For more detailed information on this event, follow this link.
#Sustainable tourism #Community-based tourism #Climate-friendly tourism practices #Circular tourism economy #EU Tourism Strategy #Destination management
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