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Transforming Tourism: A Green Path Forward

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02 December 2025

Transforming Tourism: A Green Path Forward

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Explore our new December monthly article on how Europe’s tourism industry is revolutionizing its approach to sustainability, tackling climate goals, and boosting global competitiveness. Discover strategic initiatives that are steering the sector towards a greener future.

Authors

Editorial team

Topics
Geographical descriptors

EU-27

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

    • Changes in tourism demand and opportunities

    • Circularity of tourism services

    • Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Multimodal travelling

    • Sustainable mobility

  • 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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Europe's tourism sector, a cornerstone of its economy, is addressing climate challenges with innovative strategies aimed at reducing carbon emissions. This fresh monthly article spotlight focuses on the harmonious blend of sustainable practices and cutting-edge technologies that promise a resilient future for travel. With over €1.8 trillion in economic contributions, the article highlights essential investments in green mobility, energy, and policy measures that are vital for sustaining Europe's tourism industry and enhancing its global influence.

Access the full article via the link attached on the left-hand side of the platform and stay informed about the transformative journey towards sustainable tourism.

#Sustainable tourism #Green transition #Climate-friendly tourism practices #Circular tourism economy #Sustainable destinations #Carbon footprint reduction

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