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What is NECSTouR?

NECSTouR is the Network of European Regions for Sustainable and Competitive Tourism. Based in Brussels, it develops Interregional Projects to improve Tourism Governance in Europe.

Since 2007 it has undertaken a unique journey, representing today more than 70 organisations around Europe and connecting Regional Tourism Governance with European levels of government, EU financial instruments, Academic Organisations (Universities and Research Institutes) and Private Sector (Representatives of Tourism Enterprises, Associations, and Networks).

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Fri, 06/12/2024 - 12:00

We are looking for a new Project Manager!

Are you passionate about European projects and committed to advancing sustainability in Europe’s regions? Would you like to work for a leading European association specialised in supporting European destinations in their transition to a more sustainable tourism model through EU-funded initiatives?

NECSTouR - the Network of European Regions for Sustainable and Competitive Tourism - is looking for a motivated and dynamic Project Manager to join our team in Brussels and lead the implementation of EU-funded projects.

Mon, 14/10/2024 - 12:00

the Catalan Commitment for Responsible Tourism at the Tourism Stakeholder Event in Brussels

On 14th October, NECSTouR Vice-President Patrick Torrent, representing the Catalan Tourist Board, proudly participated in the Tourism Stakeholder Event in Brussels to present Catalonia's pledge under the Transition Pathway for Tourism. The event brought together key stakeholders to share the latest policy developments in the European tourism sector alongside inspiring examples and updates from the European Commission.

Thu, 10/10/2024 - 12:00

The Swedish Lapland participates at the European Week of Regions and Cities

During the European Week of Regions and Cities, the European Commission hosted the workshop "Tourism regions addressing climate change risks", in which experts and representatives from various European regions showcased their innovative strategies and practical actions being taken to mitigate climate-related risks and strengthen resilience in tourism.

Wed, 21/05/2025 - 08:00 - Thu, 22/05/2025 - 18:00

NECSTouR Annual General Meeting 2025

This year's NECSTouR Annual General Meeting will be in Milan, Italy!

Tue, 21/05/2024 - 08:30 - Thu, 23/05/2024 - 15:00

Annual General Meeting 2024

NECSTouR General Assembly Meeting 2024 (AGM) will take place on 21-23 May 2024 in Luleå, in the Swedish Lapland.

The event will be hosted and co-organised by the Swedish Lapland Visitors Board.

Website of the event

Wed, 22/11/2023 - 09:00 - Thu, 23/11/2023 - 18:00

BTO 2023

BTO, Be Travel Onlife is the leading innovation tourism fair in Italy on Digital Tourism and Innovation.
The 2023 edition will be organised by our Vice-Presidency, the Tuscany Region in Florence on 22-23 November.

Tue, 21/11/2023 - 14:00 - Wed, 22/11/2023 - 16:30

Connecting the Dots - The path to a smarter and greener Mediterranean

'Connecting the Dots - The path to a smarter and greener Mediterranean" will occur in Ljubljana (Slovenia). Two days of productive collaboration and networking where Mediterranean stakeholders will have the chance to discuss and shape together the future of governance in the region.

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