TOURISM

Conferences and other Events on Tourism

The Commission holds a number of conferences and other events for tourism stakeholders related to key issues facing the tourism industry
Upcoming events
Go to: See the list of upcoming events.

Annual events
  • European Tourism DayThe European Tourism Day is an annual event where stakeholders can discuss specific themes. The themes are selected on the basis of current policy priorities.
Go to: European Tourism Day
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  • European Tourism Forum​The European Tourism Forum is an annual event, co-organised with the country that holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union during the second half of the calendar year. The Forum’s objectives are political and they are often linked to an informal meeting of Ministers responsible for Tourism from EU countries.
Go to: The European Tourism Forum

Past events
  • High-Level Conference: 'Attracting investment in tourism' - 5 April 2016This conference covered the topics of financing, upgrading skills and improving business environment to strengthen the competitiveness of the EU tourism industry. Read more.
  • Crossroads of EuropeCrossroads of Europe was a series of annual events to promote European cultural routes and raise awareness about their potential for tourism among stakeholders, businesses, destination managers, national and local authorities.
          . Crossroads of Europe 2014 took place in Ferrol, Spain
          . Crossroads of Europe 2013 took place in Toulouse, France
          . Crossroads of Europe 2012 took place in Pavia, Italy
  • Live events on digital tourismThe live events were a series of webinars designed to provide guidance on digital issues to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism industry. Led by industry experts, the webinars examined recent trends in tourists' use of technology to discover, plan and share their travel experiences.
Go to: Live events on digital tourism

Other past events