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13 January 2026

Unlocking Europe's Tourism Potential Through Strategic Branding

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The European Commission is hosting a pivotal workshop to advance the collective branding of European tourism, aiming to bolster its identity and competitive edge globally.

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    • 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

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    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

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    • Governance of tourism destinations

  • 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

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    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

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    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

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    • 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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On 27th January, the European Commission will host a workshop dedicated to the strategic promotion of "Destination Europe," bringing together key tourism stakeholders. Facilitated by experts from the European Travel Commission, this event will focus on sustainable tourism practices and cross-regional cooperation.

The workshop supports the EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy by aligning efforts to enhance Europe's global visibility, while preserving national and regional identities. Through collaborative discussions and interactive sessions, participants will help shape a cohesive framework for Europe's tourism appeal and sustainable development. Registration remains open until 17th January.

For more details and registration follow the link on the left-hand side of the platform.

#Sustainable tourism #EU Tourism Strategy #Cross-regional cooperation #Destination management #Stakeholder engagement

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