The “Sustainable EU tourism – shaping the tourism of tomorrow” project provides support to EU tourism destinations as they navigate towards greater sustainability and resilience, in line with the transition pathway for tourism.
Valongo, Portugal, has positioned itself as a nature-based tourism destination by integrating conservation, education, and community involvement. Through EU-funded projects and local initiatives, the city...
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Cultural tourismEcotourismEducation tourism+6 more
Valencia, Spain, has emerged as a frontrunner in climate-conscious tourism, integrating carbon footprint measurement, renewable energy, and sustainable mobility into its strategy. Guided by the...
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourismCultural tourismGastronomy tourism+7 more
Carbonia, Italy, has redefined its identity by transforming from a former mining town into a cultural tourism destination. Through the regeneration of industrial and archaeological...
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Cultural tourismGastronomy tourismRural tourism+8 more
Brussels, Belgium, has positioned itself as a pioneer in sustainable and smart mobility for tourism, thanks to its comprehensive “Good Move” mobility plan and multi-stakeholder...
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Cultural tourismMICE tourismUrban/city tourism+10 more
Bruges, Belgium, has implemented a comprehensive and long-term strategy to manage tourism sustainably, addressing challenges such as overtourism, commercial gentrification, and the marginalisation of residents...
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Cultural tourismGastronomy tourismMICE tourism+13 more
Tallinn, Estonia, mitigated tourism seasonality by strategically leveraging the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) sector alongside a diverse programme of cultural events to attract...
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Cultural tourismGastronomy tourismMICE tourism+8 more
Saalfelden-Leogang, Austria, has gradually transformed from a traditional winter resort into a year-round tourism destination over the past two decades. Guided by a clear strategic...
Malta has transitioned from a growth-driven tourism model to one focused on sustainable management and controlled visitor attraction, in response to mounting overtourism pressures and...
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourismCultural tourismGastronomy tourism+8 more
Lyon, France, is addressing tourism’s negative effects - such as poor visitor behaviour, unsustainable consumption, and the displacement of local shops - by promoting sustainable...
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Cultural tourismGastronomy tourismUrban/city tourism+9 more
The Burren and Cliffs of Moher UNESCO Geopark in County Clare, Ireland, successfully reshaped peak visitor patterns through smart visitor flow management, digital booking systems...
