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Revolutionizing European Travel: Experts Unpack the Future of Smarter Borders

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28 January 2026

Revolutionizing European Travel: Experts Unpack the Future of Smarter Borders

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European travel is on the brink of transformation as experts explore cutting-edge innovations for smoother border crossings. A recent webinar shed light on initiatives to enhance freedom of movement across the continent.

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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

Other

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

International Organisations

Local Authorities

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 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

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Cross-border travelling

    • Multimodal travelling

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Tools for data on tourism

    • Tourism strategies

  • 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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In a dynamic and insightful webinar organized by the "Together for EU Tourism" group, experts from road, rail, and aviation sectors came together to discuss the future of borderless travel in Europe. With contributions from leading organizations like IRU, CER aisbl, and A4E, the discussion focused on digital advancements such as streamlined Schengen visa processes and smart travel documents. Representatives from the European Commission provided updates on vital systems like the Entry/Exit System (EES) and ETIAS, while UNTourism emphasized the critical role of travel facilitation. For those eager to delve deeper, the full webinar recording and access to expert presentations are available here, offering valuable resources for a seamless travel future.

#Sustainable Tourism #Smart Tourism #Mobility #Climate-Friendly Tourism Practices #Seamless Journeys

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