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Explore Our August Article on Valencia's Smart and Sustainable Tourism Revolution!

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05 August 2025

Explore Our August Article on Valencia's Smart and Sustainable Tourism Revolution!

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This month's featured article takes you on an enthralling journey through Valencia, the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2024. Venture into the heart of Valencia’s innovative and locally-focused approach, where cutting-edge technology and sustainability go hand-in-hand to enrich both visitor experiences and residents' quality of life.

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Editorial team

Topics
Geographical descriptors

Spain

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Business Support Organisation

Company with 250 or more employees

Cluster Organisations

Consumer Organisations

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 / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Notified Bodies

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Social Economy Entity

Trade Unions

Other

  • 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

    • Accessible tourism services

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Changes in tourism demand and opportunities

    • Circularity of tourism services

    • Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations

    • Innovative tourism services

    • Tourism strategies

    • Well-being of residents

  • 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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Discover how the city adeptly handles the influx of tourists through strategic frameworks that prioritize green mobility and data-driven management. From regulating cruise tourism to decentralizing visitor flows, Valencia sets a new standard in maintaining urban balance while captivating millions of tourists.

Engage with the inspiring narrative of how the city uses community feedback to guide tourism development, and learn about the ranging initiatives, including eco-friendly transport options, circular economy practices, and lesser-known cultural gems. Join us as we explore how Valencia’s pioneering methods not only preserve its cultural heritage but also serve as an indispensable blueprint for sustainable growth across EU cities. 

Access the full article via the link attached on the left-hand side of the platform and dive into this comprehensive read to uncover the forward-thinking strategies behind Valencia’s roaring success in transforming tourism into an ally for long-term social, environmental, and economic stability.


#Smart Tourism #Sustainable Tourism #Green Mobility #Community Engagement

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