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Transition Tourism Pathway: The European Commission's Vision for 2030

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16 August 2024

Transition Tourism Pathway: The European Commission's Vision for 2030

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The European Commission's staff working document of 2021, "Scenarios towards co-creation of transition pathway for tourism for a more resilient, innovative and sustainable ecosystem," addresses the profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism sector and outlines a strategic vision for its recovery and transformation by 2030. The pandemic led to a 70% drop in revenues and jeopardized up to 11 million jobs, necessitating a transition pathway that emphasizes resilience, sustainability, and digitalization.

 

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European Commission

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Geographical descriptors

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Ireland

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Organisation Type

Academic/Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer / tourist organisation

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/Travel Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

Trade Unions

  • 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

    • Accessible tourism services

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Changes in tourism demand and opportunities

    • Circularity of tourism services

    • Coordinated information on travelling

    • Cross-border travelling

    • Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations

    • Equal and fair tourism jobs

    • Funding and support measures

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Improving formal education

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Innovative tourism services

    • Multimodal travelling

    • Online visibility of tourism offer

    • Pact for skills

    • Promoting PEF/OEF methods for tourism

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

    • R&I on digital tools for tourism

    • Short-term rentals

    • Skills needs for twin transition

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Tools for data on tourism

    • Tourism strategies

    • Training opportunities

    • Well-being of residents

  • 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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Tourism, a significant contributor to the EU's GDP and employment, involves a diverse range of stakeholders, from small local businesses to large multinational corporations. The document underscores the importance of coordinated efforts among these stakeholders to rebuild the tourism ecosystem, aligning with the EU Green Deal and Digital Decade.

The vision for 2030 calls for a collaborative approach to create a resilient, sustainable, and digital tourism ecosystem. It proposes scenarios for achieving this vision and invites stakeholders to contribute ideas, commitments, and actions. Key focus areas include strategic and regulatory frameworks, financing, best practices, guidance and training, tourism statistics, taxation initiatives, and awareness-raising.

The document highlights the need for targeted support measures, enabling policies, financial support, and capacity-building efforts to ensure the tourism sector can adapt and thrive post-pandemic. The ultimate goal is to create a more resilient, innovative, and sustainable tourism ecosystem that aligns with the EU's broader economic and environmental objectives.

#Sustainable tourism #Green transition #Stakeholder engagement #Resilience planning

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Scenarios towards co-creation of transition pathway for tourism
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