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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Latest Updates
European Tourism Data Space High-Level Event | We need to train the decision makers so they can properly interpret data results and take decisions accordingly
Brussels, 25-26 September 2023.
European Tourism Data Space High-Level Event organised by the two European Tourism Data Space projects – DATES and DSFT, coordinated by AnySolution and Modul University Vienna took place this week in Brussels. It addressed key actors in the tourism sector and data experts.
Read MoreEuropean Tourism Data Space High Level Event
Brussels, 25 September 2023. Technical workshop on the European Data Space for Tourism in collaboration with the Tourism of Tomorrow Lab Partners.
12h30-17h30, hosted by our member Galicia Region at Fundación Galicia-Europa premises, Rue de la Loi, 38-2º.
Read MoreTerms of Reference for the Selection of an Expert To Develop a Blueprint for Tourism Regional Climate Action Plans in the Med Area
In the framework of the Euro-MED Community4Tourism Project, NECSTouR and the CPMR are looking for specialised consultant who will be responsible for drawing up a “Blueprint for Regional Climate Action Plans” for all the destinations and Tourism organisations from the (both shores of the) Mediterreanean that are signatories to, or interested in signing the Read More
European Week of Regions and Cities 2023
Brussels, 9-12 October 2023. This edition will focus on retaining talent for regional growth, promoting social innovation and much more.
Read MoreTIS - Tourism Innovation Summit 2023
Seville, Spain, 18-20 October 2023. Thanks to our partnership with TIS, the global summit of innovation and technology for the travel and tourism industry, we are delighted to share your FREE GOLD PASS using your free code! Join us in embracing a smarter, more digital and sustainable future for tourism! Find the Read More
European Tourism Forum 2023
Palma de Mallorca, Spain, 29-30 October 2023. An exchange of experiences and mutual learning about the priorities related to EU Tourism.
Read MoreEuropean Tourism Data Space High-Level Event
Brussels, 25 September 2023. Technical workshop on the European Data Space for Tourism in collaboration with the Tourism of Tomorrow Lab Partners.
12h30-17h30, hosted by our member Galicia Region at Fundación Galicia-Europa premises, Rue de la Loi, 38-2º.
Read MoreINFO SESSION | NECSTouR's Sustainability Task Force: Towards a Climate Hub & Sustainable Events guidelines
As a response to the Glasgow Declaration, NECSTouR published its Climate Action Plan in 2022 to support and accelerate climate action in European regional destinations. This year, NECSTouR is actively implementing the plan while recognizing the importance of including the regions' voices by involving them in developing and implementing the key actions.
Read MoreSHORT-TERM RENTALS: THE MISSING PUZZLE PIECE FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
24th May 2023 - 16:00 - 17:30 CET.
Public online webinar: youtubelive.totlab.eu or linkedinlive.totlab.eu
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