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Mastercard Pledges Innovation for a Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Future

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21 November 2025

Mastercard Pledges Innovation for a Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Future

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Discover Mastercard's commitment to revolutionizing the tourism industry through its innovative pledge, fostering sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity globally. Learn how technology and partnerships are key to building a thriving future for all stakeholders.

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EU-27

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Company with 250 or more employees

  • 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

    • Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations

  • Business activities

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

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Follow the attached link to explore Mastercard’s pledge to transform the tourism sector worldwide, fostering environmental sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity. At the heart of this initiative is the Tourism Innovation Hub, launched in 2022, which brings together cutting-edge technologies, strategic partnerships, and comprehensive data to support stakeholders including governments, small businesses, local communities, and travelers.

Mastercard is dedicated to empowering small and medium enterprises globally through digital tools, financial resources, and networking opportunities, ensuring their active participation in the growing tourism economy.

Stay informed about Mastercard’s strategies, planned investments, and progress, and learn how you can play a role in advancing the goals of this innovative pledge by following the link provided here.

#Sustainable tourism #Community-based tourism #Climate-friendly tourism practices #Stakeholder engagement #Travel technology #Smart tourism

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