The European Tourism Days are an opportunity for stakeholders to discuss specific themes.
The European Tourism Day is an annual event. The themes are selected on the basis of current policy priorities.
European Tourism Day 2023
After five years, European Tourism Day returns in 2023 to discuss the twin transition, resilience of the ecosystem, upskilling and much more.
European Tourism Day 2020
The 2020 conference was set to focus on tourism and the EU climate and sustainable development goals. However, the event has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
European Tourism Day 2018
European Tourism Day takes place on 7 November. The theme will be 'The renewed EU industrial policy strategy: making EU tourism stronger in a new industrial era'.
European Tourism Day 2017
In 2017, European Tourism Day was organised on 28 November. The theme was 'the future of tourism'.
European Tourism Day 2016
In 2016 European Tourism Day returned to Brussels on 29 November. The theme was “Enhancing synergies between tourism and cultural and creative industries. Innovative solutions as the driver for jobs and growth”.
European Tourism Day 2015
European Tourism Day 2015 took place on 16 December in Brussels. Topics for discussion included digitalisation, interconnectivity, sustainability and responsibility, accessibility, and governance.
European Tourism Day 2014: Key Challenges for the Future of European Tourism
European Tourism Day 2014 looked towards the future of tourism in Europe. Open discussions focused on the future competitiveness and sustainable growth of European tourism.
European Tourism Day 2013: Accessible Tourism in Europe
The ‘European Day of Persons with Disabilities’ and ‘European Tourism Day’ 2013 were celebrated with the Joint Conference, ‘Accessible Tourism in Europe’ on 3-4 December. The aim of the event was to raise awareness on the right of everybody to equal access to tourism services and destinations and to present some success stories and best practices in the field.
European Tourism Day 2012: Seasonality – Maritime and Coastal Tourism
European Tourism Day, 27 September 2012, discussed the growth and sustainability of the tourism industry. The conference addressed ‘Seasonality’ and ‘Maritime and Coastal Tourism’.