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18 July 2025
Local leaders call for EU strategy to tackle tourism imbalance
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In a debate on 2 July, local and regional authorities urged the European Commission to strengthen their role in managing tourism challenges and called for the swift launch of an EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism by spring 2026.
European Committee of the Regions
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Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
EU-27
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
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Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
EU Institutions
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
Local Authorities
National authorities
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Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Cultural tourism
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Education tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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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 accommodation
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other tourism transportation activities
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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On 2 July, during a plenary debate with Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas, regional and local authorities urged the European Commission to involve them more closely in shaping sustainable tourism policies. They emphasised the urgency of addressing the growing imbalance across tourist destinations and called for access to funding and data to support evidence-based decision-making.
With a public consultation currently underway, regions and cities expressed anticipation for the forthcoming EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism, expected in spring 2026. The debate highlighted the need for inclusive, place-based approaches that balance economic growth with environmental sustainability and community well-being.
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#Sustainable tourism #Responsible travel #Community engagement #Destination management #Stakeholder engagement #Adaptation strategies
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