Tourism2030 - European Stakeholders

Baltic Sea Tourism Forum

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

the Baltic Sea Tourism Forum has become the communication and exchange platform for transnational initiatives in the Baltic Sea region. It aims to promote dialogue, consensus building and a shared vision on the key challenges of tourism development around the Baltic Sea. Since 2012, the annual forum has been closely linked to the implementation process of Policy Area Tourism in the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region. It contributes strongly to the aims of the macro regional strategy, the revised action plan and defined actions adopted by the European Commission in 2015. The Baltic Sea Tourism Forum attracts key tourism stakeholders from around the Baltic Sea and contributes significantly to transnational exchange and cooperation in the region.

Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions_ CPRM

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

Representing about 200 million people, the CPMR campaigns  in favour of a more balanced development of the European  territory. It operates both as a think tank and as a lobby for Regions. It focuses mainly on social, economic and territorial  cohesion, maritime policies and blue growth, and  accessibility. European governance, energy and climate change, neighbourhood and development also represent important areas of activity for the association.

Cruise Lines International associations- CLIA

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

The world's largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise community. On behalf of its members, affiliates, and partners, the organization supports policies and practices that foster a secure, healthy, and sustainable cruise ship environment, promoting positive travel experiences for the more than 30 million passengers who have cruised annually. The CLIA community includes the world's most prestigious ocean, river, and specialty cruise lines; a highly trained and certified travel agent community; and widespread industry stakeholders, including ports & destinations, ship development, suppliers, and business services

EUROCHAMBRES

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

European association which act as the eyes, ears and voice of the Chambers and business community.EUROCHAMBRES represents over 20 million businesses in Europe through 45 members (43 national associations of chambers of commerce and industry and two transnational chamber organisations) and a European network of 1700 regional and local chambers. More than 93% of these businesses are small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). Chambers’ member businesses employ over 120 million.

EUROCITIES

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

Eurocities is the network of more than 200 cities in 38 countries, representing 130 million people. Eurocities is the leading network of major European cities, working together to ensure a good quality of life for all.

EUROGITES

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

European Federation of Rural Tourism, offers you the unique opportunity for an authentic rural holiday experience. 28 professional organisations from 24 countries give you the choice between more than 100.000 establishments.

EUROPA NOSTRA

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EUROPARC FEDERATION

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

EUROPARC seeks to build a strong, united voice for Europe’s natural heritage, that will be the voice for all nature and landscape Protected Areas. Sustainable nature, valued by people.

European Alliance for Responsible Tourism and Hospitality - EARTH

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

European Alliance of Responsible Tourism and Hospitality : it is the first European partnership network aimed at the development of sustainable tourism. Many different organisations in Austria, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy and Spain have already joined. The members of EARTH are industry experts in the field of responsible tourism : among them there are Tour Operators, National Networks, Independent Consultants, Associations and NGOs. Learn more about the members of EARTH

European Cultural Tourism Network- ECTN

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

ECTN is an international association registered under Belgian Law, member of European Heritage Alliance coordinated by Europa Nostra and Signatory of the European Tourism Manifesto for Growth and Jobs, coordinated by the European Travel Commission. ECTN aims to achieve a high level of collaboration between Members in the field of Cultural Tourism and to establish a close cooperation with the institutions of the European Union and other international organizations, networks and public institutions worldwide.

European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations -FEG

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

FEG was founded in 1986 in Paris to represent the profession at European level, to publicise and improve the quality of service offered to all visitors to Europe and to bring together and strengthen professional tourist guiding links across Europe. FEG is the voice of professional tourist guides in the Europe and is recognised as an advocate of high standards and quality in tourism. It is an active member of several European organisations and groups and a participant or observer in key European forums.

European Network for accessible tourism- ENAT

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

Non-profit association for organisations that aim to be 'frontrunners' in the study, promotion and practice of accessible tourism. By leveraging the knowledge and experience of the network, ENAT members are improving the accessibility of tourist information, transport, infrastructure, design and service for visitors with all kinds of access needs, providing models of excellence in accessible tourism for the whole of the tourism industry.

European Network for rural development- ENRD

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

The European Network for Rural Development (ENRD) serves as a hub for exchange of information on how Rural Development policy, programmes, projects and other initiatives are working in practice and how they can be improved to achieve more. The ENRD is not a membership organisation. Its work aims to engage and reach anyone with an interest in and commitment to rural development in Europe.

European SPA association- ESPA

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

Is the umbrella organisation of 20 European spa associations headquartered in Brussels. Main task of ESPA is the representation of the interests of the national associations and their members at European level. It is the only umbrella association in this area that is recognized by the EU institutions. The goal is to promote health resorts and balneology in Europe and to make sure that the natural remedies are available to as many people as possible.

European Tourism Manifesto

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

All players of the European tourism sector come together as ONE VOICE – the European Tourism Manifesto. It represents the travel and tourism sector towards the policy makers at EU level, aimint at: –providing ETC expertise to help the EU institutions formulate adequate legislation - acting as a think-and-do tank, exchanging ideas, discussing opportunities and acting on common issue

European Travel Agents’ and Tour Operators’ Associations - ECTAA

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

Umbrella organisation of travel agents and tour operators across Europe.ECTAA’s mission is to drive growth and competitiveness in the European travel industry by working with members, to inform and shape the debate in the European institutions and industry bodies.Trade association, member–driven community of over 1,100 organisations, from global brands to independent small businesses, DMOs, industry partners and technical specialists. Supported by our supplier members and partners, we work on behalf of tour operators, wholesalers, destination management companies and agents to enable a sustainable business environment in which European tourism can thrive and grow.

European Travel Commission - ETC

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

Non-profit organisation, established since 1948, representing the National Tourism organisations of the countries in Europe. It is responsible for the promotion of Europe as a tourist destination in third markets.The main objectives of the European Travel Commission are to: (1) Promote Europe as an attractive tourist destination (2) Assist member NTOs to exchange knowledge and work collaboratively. (3)Provide industry partner and other interested parties with easy access to material & statitistics, regarding inbound tourism to Europe

European tourism association - ETOA

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

The Trade association is a member–driven community of over 1,100 organisations, from global brands to independent small businesses, DMOs, industry partners and technical specialists. Supported by our supplier members and partners, we work on behalf of tour operators, wholesalers, destination management companies and agents to enable a sustainable business environment in which European tourism can thrive and grow.

FARNET

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

FARNET is the network of people implementing Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) under the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF). Through FARNET, Fisheries Local Action Groups (FLAGs), managing authorities, citizens and experts from across the EU can work together on the sustainable development of fisheries and coastal areas.Fisheries areas across the EU are facing significant challenges. The continuous decline in income and employment in the fishing sector has underlined the need for innovative responses that are both sustainable and inclusive. CLLD is a tool that enables local fisheries communities to address these challenges by proposing and testing new solutions. FARNET is there to help them make it happen.

GREEN DESTINATIONS

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

The Green Destinations and Good Travel Guide's Ambassadors Program aims to promote sustainable destinations and Good Practice Stories through avid travellers and compelling storytellers who are passionate about sustainable tourism.

Greening the islands

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

Innovative organization that has created an ever-expanding network of public and private entities, committed to reach the self-sufficiency, sustainability, resilience and a better life for the inhabitants of islands and remote locations.Since time, Greening the Islands has been promoted the cooperation between local and regional governments, institutions, leading companies in the innovation sector, investors, industrial associations and media, through national and international conferences.Greening the Islands is engaged in the dissemination of best innovative and sustainable solutions for islands, involving local communities and creating value.

Hotels, Restaurants & Cafés in Europe - HOTREC

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

Umbrella association representing the hotel, restaurant and café industry at European level. The sector counts in total around 2 million businesses, being 99,5% small and medium sized enterprises (90% are micro enterprises) people).These businesses make up some 60% of value added. HOTREC brings together 45 national associations representing the interest of this industry in 33 different European countries. The industry provides almost 12,5 million jobs in the EU alone (2017). Together with the other tourism industries, the sector is the 3rd largest industry in Europe.

IRU

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

IRU is the world road transport organisation. We represent the entire industry – bus, coach, truck and taxi, and drive the sustainable mobility of people and goods across the planet.

Insular European network of chambers of commerce- INSULEUR

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

Insular business associations and representatives of organisations dealing with insular development presented their positions regarding new trends in the tourism sector (low-cost carriers, sharing economy Airbnb, overtourism etc. and stressed that the European Institutions should help to support islands through different European Policies – transport, energy, tourism, and environment, circular economy – to preserve the sustainability of their tourism product.

International Institute of Gastronomy, Culture, Arts and Tourism - IGCAT

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

A non-profit institute established in 2012, working with regional stakeholder consortiums in the fields of gastronomy, culture, arts and tourism. It counts on the expertise of a worldwide network of experts and works in partnership with specialised intergovernmental organisations.IGCAT aims to empower local communities by raising awareness of the importance to protect and promote distinct regional food, culture, arts and natural assets as part of sustainable and balanced tourism and development strategies

Network association (European Destinations of Excellence -EDEN

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

Network of destinations of excellence in sustainable tourism which promotes a new way to travel in Europe, drawing the value and the diversity of emerging European tourist destinations. Visitors will experience the real country and culture as it is lived every day, not cultural shows and tourism experiences that have been specifically developed for visitors.

NB CLOSED 12/2022

Network of european Regions for a Sustainable and Competitive Tourism- NECSTOUR

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

A not-for-profit association. As the network for 34 European regional tourism authorities and 30 associated members (universities, research institutes, representatives of tourism enterprises and sustainable tourism associations), NECSTouR proactively, and in partnership, works to address challenges by identifying, capturing and sharing best practice solutions with our members and our key partners and alliances across Europe. In this way we help destinations achieve a smarter, more sustainable approach to tourism development.

OITS

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

Observatory on tourism for islands economy- OTIE

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

The aim of the Observatory on Tourism for Islands Economy (OTIE) is to draw up statistical surveys and to produce research documents on tourism in islands. The activities of the Observatory are focused on updating the Databank on Insular Tourism, creating a Documentation Centre on the islands, conducting studies and research work, organizing forums and seminars and participating in European projects on cooperation and social development. OTIE offers its support in devising strategies and marketing plans on tourism, based on insular realities.

Professional Association of experienced Tour Managers - IATM

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

The professional Association of experienced Tour Managers (Active Members), founded over forty years ago and having members all over the world.IATM represents the views of Tour Managers at national, European Union and international levels and is lobbying for full professional recognition.

The European Cycle route network- EUROVELO

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

EuroVelo is a network of 17 long distance cycle routes connecting and uniting the whole European continent. The routes can be used by cycle tourists as well as by local people making daily journeys. EuroVelo currently comprises of 17 routes totaling over 90,000km of cycling itineraries, aiming at ensuring the implementation of very high quality European-grade cycle routes in all countries of Europe, carrying the best European practice across borders and harmonising standards.

The European Technology and Travel Services Association - ETTSA

2023-06-11T13:50:04Z

Was launched in 2009 to represent and promote the interests of global distribution systems (GDSs) and travel distributors towards all relevant European stakeholders from industry to policymakers. Technology is changing travel.