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Sixteen Cities, Two Titles at Stake: Europe Unveils Its Tourism Capitals ShortlistFor the first time, two previously separate European tourism initiatives — the European Capital of Smart Tourism and the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism — have been brought together under a single European Capitals of Tourism title.

Sixteen Cities, Two Titles at Stake: Europe Unveils Its Tourism Capitals Shortlist

Published September 16, 2026 by Staff Writer

From Aalborg to Zadar, a record 83 applicants have been narrowed to 16 shortlisted cities as the European Commission launches a new chapter in its tourism competition — combining its…

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Europe’s Best-Kept Tourism Secret Is 27,000 Sites Wide: How Natura 2000 Could Become the World’s Most Powerful Sustainable Tourism NetworkTourism already contributes 7.1 per cent of the European Union's gross value added — approximately €807 billion in 2024 — and supports more than 20 million jobs across the bloc.

Europe’s Best-Kept Tourism Secret Is 27,000 Sites Wide: How Natura 2000 Could Become the World’s Most Powerful Sustainable Tourism Network

Published July 15, 2026 by Staff Writer

The European Commission has published landmark guidelines to unlock the tourism potential of the world’s largest coordinated network of protected areas—creating a major opportunity for destinations, investors, and governments. Europe…

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