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Dublin and Grosseto selected as 2024 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism
05.12.2023 - 08:41 / traveldailynews.com / European Commission / Vicky Karantzavelou
The European Commission reveals the 2024 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism, recognising their outstanding achievements in accessibility, sustainability, digitalisation, and cultural heritage & creativity as exceptional tourism destinations.
Dublin (Ireland) and Grosseto (Italy) have been selected as the winners of the EU’s 2024 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competition, following a European Jury meeting in Brussels on 27-28 November 2023.
In total, 40 destinations from across 21 countries competed for the European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism titles. Ten destinations were shortlisted and invited to present their candidatures in front of the European Jury. Dublin impressed the European Jury not only with its remarkable achievements across all four categories of the competition, but also with the outstanding programmes of activities they intend to execute during 2024. Grosseto stood out as a pioneer in sustainable tourism, showcasing its capacity to act as a role model for other destinations.
Both winners will receive a purpose-built sculpture to be prominently displayed throughout their year as European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism. Furthermore, the winners will receive promotional support and become a part of the growing network of smart and sustainable tourism destinations in Europe. The network is facilitating knowledge sharing and the exchange of best practices, via a series of workshops and publication of a best practices guide. The 2024 European Capital of Smart Tourism will become a role model for digital, accessible, sustainable and creative tourism in Europe and beyond, showcasing innovative tourism measures. The 2024 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism will be given a prominent role in shaping the future of sustainable tourism in the European tourism industry and actively participate in making a large impact on an international stage.
The European Capital of Smart Tourism competition aims to promote smart tourism in the EU by rewarding cities for their pioneering smart tourism approaches in accessibility, digitalisation, sustainability, and cultural heritage and creativity. Built on the successful experience of a preparatory action proposed by the European Parliament, the initiative seeks to foster innovative, sustainable, and inclusive tourism development, as well as spread and facilitate the exchange of best practices.
The European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism is the successor of the European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN) competition. It aims to recognise and reward smaller destinations that have put in place successful strategies to boost sustainable tourism through green transition practices. The competition is
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