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🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 🎉We are thrilled to announce that the first issue of #NEWSTouR is officially out now! 💻 Dive into NECSTouR’s latest updates and insights and discover the inspiring initiatives led by our members. 📩 Don’t miss out—read it here: https://bit.ly/4eObHmJ 

 Join us for the EURO-EMOTUR Final Conference on December 4th – the culmination of a transformative project shaping the future of tourism! The registration form is now open, and spaces are limited. This is your chance to connect with key industry leaders and immerse yourself in discussions on emotional and sustainable tourism experiences. 📅 Date: December 4th 📍 Location: Insular Tourism Center, Gran Canaria Registration is open now! https://lnkd.in/dfvgfPU3 We will also be streaming the event, and you can watch it here: https://lnkd.in/dSYQZdQj

🔝 Today, in parallel with the Sun&Blue Congress in Almería, we proudly hosted the 2nd Joint Annual Forum of the Interreg Euro-MED Programme Sustainable Tourism Mission. This year’s theme, "Climate Adaptation in Tourism: Building Capacity and Policy Integration," brought together experts, stakeholders, and regional leaders to tackle the pressing challenges of climate change in tourism.    NECSTouR, in collaboration with the #Community4Tourism project partners, organized an engaging capacity-building workshop led by The Travel Foundation. Participants explored how to put climate action planning into practice, focusing on Almería as a case study. Through interactive group discussions, they:  ✅ Identified and prioritized actions to decarbonize the tourism sector.  ✅ Addressed specific challenges related to shifting weather patterns.  ✅ Mapped key stakeholders and pinpointed potential barriers to implementation.    In addition, #NECSTouRClimateTaskForce's Chair and Sustainable Manager at Toerisme Vlaanderen - VISITFLANDERS, Marjan Nauwelaert, joined a dynamic policy debate exploring:  ✅ The varied impacts of #ClimateChange on different destinations.  ✅ Priority actions required to build #resilience and adapt.  ✅ The crucial role of collaborative initiatives in driving interregional alignment.    Marjan Nauwelaert emphasized the importance of collective action, saying:  🗣️ "Climate action calls for unity—we are all allies in this mission and must collaborate by sharing solutions and resources. As Chair and a proud member of NECSTouR's Climate Task Force, I’ve had the privilege to witness the incredible efforts of other regions and learn directly from their experiences. This exchange of knowledge has been instrumental in shaping and advancing our climate initiatives at Toerisme Vlaanderen - VISITFLANDERS."    💪 The Forum exemplifies how #Collaboration, #CapacityBuilding, and #PolicyIntegration can drive meaningful climate action in tourism. Together, NECSTouR and the Interreg Euro-MED Programme Sustainable Tourism Mission partners are working toward a more resilient and sustainable tourism future.    🎉 Thank you to all the participants and partners for making this event a success. Let's continue working together to build a brighter future for tourism!

We proudly celebrate the inclusion of “Climate Action in Tourism” in the UN #COP29 Action Agenda, as we believe it is a historic step toward aligning tourism with global climate goals. As Europe’s leading #SustainableTourism network, we’re committed to  ✅ Measuring tourism sustainability through our #TourismofTomorrowLab  ✅ Driving collaboration and sharing #BestPractices across regions  ✅ Contributing to global efforts to accelerate #ClimateAction in #tourism #Tourism must be a force for good in tackling the climate crisis, and we will continue to work, innovate and collaborate to achieve this goal. 👇 Read more below! Peter De Wilde

💻 Yesterday, NECSTouR hosted the impactful webinar "A guide on Tourism Climate Action Plans" on the "Blueprint for Tourism Climate Action Plans," published within the Thematic Community Project of the Interreg Euro-MED Programme Sustainable Tourism Mission. The webinar was led by Marjan Nauwelaert, NECSTouR's Climate Task Force Chair, with the aim of supporting members in seamlessly integrating #ClimateAction into their #TourismStrategies. 💪 The session began with Elisa van den Heuvel, from Breda University of Applied Sciences, who provided an in-depth walkthrough of the Blueprint, empowering participants to maximize its potential in their planning. She discussed the importance of tools for monitoring emissions, establishing baselines, and prioritising actions to make the process more tangible and measurable. 🔝 Mariona Salvatella, from the Agència Catalana de Turisme / Catalan Tourist Board and Vice-Chair of NECSTouR’s Climate Task Force, enriched the discussion by sharing Catalonia’s journey in crafting its #ClimateActionPlan. She detailed the stakeholders involved, the iterative process, and the annual review mechanisms that keep the plan aligned with evolving climate priorities. 🤝 The webinar fostered an interactive exchange on participants’ motivations for developing #ClimateActionPlans, the challenges they face, and strategies to overcome them, in addition to practical insights into using the Blueprint as a step-by-step guide and understanding the urgency of climate action in tourism. This collaborative environment encouraged knowledge-sharing across regions and different stages of climate planning. 🌍 A special thanks to our speakers and attendees for their invaluable contributions to this initiative and to NECSTouR’s Climate Hub, which continues to be a vital platform for advancing sustainable tourism. Together, we will continue to build a tourism sector that prioritizes the planet’s future. 

𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐐&𝐀 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐌𝐎𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 📅 When? November 15 🔎 Where? Via zoom: https://lnkd.in/d5PVd-Nn 🕛Time: 12:00 to 13:00 CET 👉 Don’t miss the chance to lead your destination to success with free, innovative solutions and expert guidance 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dEEgscKk #competencecentre #datahubs #datasharing Dolores Ordoñez AnySolution Tayrne Alexandra Butler Olga Veiga Rosa Pozas Juan Ortells Jose Luis Cordoba Daniel Iglesias Gonsálvez Vesna Kobal Tourism 4.0 Arctur Katarina Ceglar Urska Starc Peceny Jedrt Mikelj Dirk Schmücker Ulf Sonntag European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Lucia Masarova Igor Kalinic Misa Labarile, PhD Paola Cianfriglia Tatiana Semenova Mia Lammens Bart Neuts NECSTouR Turismo Andaluz Toerisme Vlaanderen - VISITFLANDERS Institute for Tourism Research in Northern Europe Ministero del Turismo Ana Moniche Bermejo Daniel Caro Cristina Nuñez Ricardo Aguado Vincent Nijs

Join Our Exclusive Q&A Webinar! 🌟 📅 Date: 15 November 🕛 Time: 12:00 - 13:00 (CET) Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about the DMOs Call in the D3HUB Project. Our live Q&A session will cover everything you need to know to lead your destination to success! Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d5PVd-Nn 💡Learn more about the call: https://lnkd.in/dEEgscKk #competencecentre #datahubs #datasharing Dolores Ordoñez AnySolution Tayrne Alexandra Butler Olga Veiga Rosa Pozas Juan Ortells Jose Luis Cordoba Daniel Iglesias Gonsálvez Vesna Kobal Tourism 4.0 Arctur Katarina Ceglar Urska Starc Peceny Jedrt Mikelj Dirk Schmücker Ulf Sonntag European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Lucia Masarova Igor Kalinic Misa Labarile, PhD Paola Cianfriglia Tatiana Semenova Mia Lammens Bart Neuts NECSTouR Turismo Andaluz Toerisme Vlaanderen - VISITFLANDERS Institute for Tourism Research in Northern Europe Ministero del Turismo Ana Moniche Bermejo Daniel Caro Cristina Nuñez Ricardo Aguado Vincent Nijs

Last night’s European Parliamentary hearing was inspiring, as the Commissioner-designate for Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas, emphasized the EU's role as the world's top tourism destination. His commitment to a strategy for #SustainableTourism speaks directly to the heart of what we value at NECSTouR—ensuring tourism not only supports our vibrant industry but also preserves the well-being of our local communities and destinations. This commitment is a major step forward in maintaining Europe’s leading role while embracing sustainability as the key to our future success. With a clear focus on industry support and community resilience, Commissioner-designate Tzitzikostas's vision offers a promising path to shape the tourism sector for future generations.    Looking forward to collaborating to make this vision a reality! 

🚀 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝟑𝐇𝐔𝐁: 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐈𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞! Curious to learn more about the project? We’re sharing it all in our first video. Watch it now and follow us on social media so you don’t miss any upcoming updates! https://lnkd.in/dDTXNC_A #competencecentre #datahubs #datasharing Dolores Ordoñez AnySolution Tayrne Alexandra Butler Olga Veiga Rosa Pozas Juan Ortells Jose Luis Cordoba Daniel Iglesias Gonsálvez Vesna Kobal Tourism 4.0 Arctur Katarina Ceglar Urska Starc Peceny Jedrt Mikelj Dirk Schmücker Ulf Sonntag European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Lucia Masarova Igor Kalinic Misa Labarile, PhD Paola Cianfriglia Tatiana Semenova Mia Lammens Bart Neuts NECSTouR Turismo Andaluz Toerisme Vlaanderen - VISITFLANDERS Institute for Tourism Research in Northern Europe Ministero del Turismo Ana Moniche Bermejo Daniel Caro Cristina Nuñez Ricardo Aguado Vincent Nijs

🔝 Inspiring progress last week as NECSTouR's #TourismofTomorrowLab held its first-ever Data Summit in Seville within the context of the TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit. 💻 The event brought together some #ToTLab premium members for an immersive experience of private workshops, interactive labs and curated TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit sessions, all centred around essential topics such as #ArtificialIntelligence, #BigData and #DataAnalysis to continue advancing with the #ToTLab's 2024 work programme. In addition, NECSTouR's Managing Director, John Fitzgibbon, was able to participate in two impactful panels during the TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit ✅ 'The Power of Data and AI to Define the Future of Tourism,' where he discussed the transformative role of AI in the tourism sector and the European Union's approach to its regulation. ✅ 'The Impact of Climate Change on Tourism' to examine the challenges of climate change on our industry and how stakeholders have been adapting to build a more resilient future. 🤝 Thank you, TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit, for providing us with a space to hold the first #ToTLab Data Summit and inviting us to participate in such refreshing and inspiring conversations.