What is NECSTouR?
NECSTouR is the voice of European regions committed to economic, social and environmental sustainability through tourism – an increasingly important driver of destination competitiveness.
To help members deliver the tourism of tomorrow, NECSTouR provides an interregional cooperation strategy focused on the five key strategic approaches, known as the “Five S of sustainable tourism of Tomorrow”: Smart destinations, Sociocultural balance, Skills and talent, Safety and resilience, Statistics and measurability. These are complement two cross-cutting initiatives: The Barcelona Declaration “Better Places to Live, Better Places to Visit” and the Smart Specialisation Platform "Digitalisation and Safety for Tourism".
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Latest Updates
NECSTouR Call for Tenders: MED Sustainable Tourism Handbook on EU Recovery Plans & ERDF Regional Funds
NECSTouR, on behalf of the INTERREG MED Sustainable Tourism Community, is looking for specialised consultants with whom to subcontract the mission of elaborating a “HANDBOOK ON HOW TO USE EU RECOVERY PLANS & ERDF REGIONAL FUNDS FOR THE SUSTAINABILITY OF TOURISM IN THE MEDITERRANEAN”. Read More
Call for Tenders for DestiMED PLUS Project
The Interreg MED DestiMED PLUS Project is looking for technical assistance in setting up the Mediterranean Ecotourism Consortium and a Mediterranean Ecotourism Policy Roadmap. Read More
NECSTouR Declares the Climate Emergency
On July 14, NECSTouR joined the Tourism Declares community by recognising the urgent need to address climate change as we are to ensure the long-term survival of our industry and the many benefits it brings for businesses, visitors and communities. Read More
UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism in Bruges
Under the theme ‘Gastronomy Tourism: Promoting Rural Tourism and Regional Development’, the Forum will focus on the contribution of gastronomy tourism to social and economic integration, job creation and regional cohesion. This Forum will bring together Ministers of Tourism, representatives from National and Local Tourism Administrations, chefs, entrepreneurs, academia and related stakeholders from tourism and gastronomy.
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NECSTouR AGM 2021
The Tirol Tourist Board and the NECSTouR Executive Committee are pleased to invite the NECSTouR members to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2021.
Under the theme "Building a Better Recovery Towards the Tourism of Tomorrow", our AGM will be hosted by Tirol from 21 to 24 September 2021 in Alpbach - but, considering the current uncertain healthy situation, fully virtual participation will be also possible.
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EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference Barcelona 2021
From 5th to 10th October, the bicycle will take centre stage in Barcelona. For the first time, the same city will simultaneously host three conferences about cycling: the EuroVelo & Cycling Tourism Conference, the XVIII Iberian Congress Bicycle and the City and the 7th International Bicycle Conference. All three will include exhibition spaces, meetings between professionals, technical visits and a wide range of activities.
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SMART DESTINATION - Partnership for recovery”
In tracing the "Vision 2030" for the relaunch of the tourism sector, Europe launches the digital challenge and identifies a key role for destinations.
Destinations, through their platforms, tell each other, share and make accessible qualified data and information, promoting the offer of their territory.
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A World For Travel - Évora Forum 2021
A World For Travel - Évora Forum 2021 wants to create the first tourism forum that puts tourists and residents in the heart of tourism transformation.
It will create a model and a method and promote best practices and innovation.
NECSTouR is partner of the event, with the participation of President Torrent as speaker.
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Smart Specialisation for Blue Economy Workshop
In the light of the Commission’s adoption of the Sustainable Blue Economy Strategy as an essential tool to achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal whilst ensuring a green recovery from the pandemic, a joint DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (DG MARE) and The Joint Research Centre workshop, in cooperation with DG Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO), is being organised to supp Read More
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