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Spain’s path to sustainable tourism by 2030

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29 October 2024

Spain’s path to sustainable tourism by 2030

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SEGITTUR’s 2021 guidelines outline a comprehensive plan to make Spain’s tourism sector sustainable by 2030, focusing on environmental, socioeconomic, and cultural sustainability.

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Spain

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

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Financial Institutions and Investors

Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce

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SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

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  • 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

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Innovative tourism services

    • 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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The “General Guidelines for Spain’s Sustainable Tourism Strategy 2030”, published by SEGITTUR in 2021, present a detailed plan to shift Spain’s tourism sector towards sustainability. The strategy emphasizes environmental sustainability by protecting natural resources and promoting eco-friendly practices, while also focusing on socioeconomic sustainability through quality employment and support for local communities. It aims to preserve Spain’s cultural heritage, integrate it into tourism, and encourage innovation and digitalization to boost the sector’s competitiveness. 

Additionally, the strategy highlights the importance of governance and collaboration between public and private sectors, engaging local communities in decision-making. The document sets ambitious goals to be achieved by 2030, positioning Spain as a global leader in sustainable tourism.

For an in-depth analysis and further insights, please visit the linked source on the left-hand side of the platform (The original piece available only in Spanish).

#Sustainable tourism #Ecotourism #Cultural preservation #Innovation in tourism

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