Daniel Attard

L. whereas the EU Ecolabel represents one of several sustainability standards currently applied in European tourism; whereas, although its adoption by tourism accommodations is rising, its overall...

J a. Whereas the global leadership of the European exhibition and business events industry is recognised as key segment of tourism, a vital economic driver and job creator, contributing to...

9 a. Recognises cycling tourism as a strategic European sector linked to the EU`s globally leading cycling industry; urges new incentives and investments to strengthen EuroVelo and other...

25. Calls for a coordinated EU-wide agenda to upskill the tourism workforce, in line with the pact for skills; proposes the introduction of a tourism skills card, to help address human-...

25. Calls for a coordinated EU-wide agenda to upskill the tourism workforce, in line with the pact for skills; proposes the introduction of a tourism skills card, including the involvement of...

6. Calls for the integration of sustainable tourism mobility into EU transport policy, with investment in last- mile connections for the benefit of visitors and residents alike, including in...

15. Welcomes the Regulation on short- term accommodation rentalsas a positive step toward more effective destination management; acknowledges that short-term rentals can boost local engagement in...

16. Acknowledges the current limitations of the EU Ecolabel; recognises the need for a unified approach to sustainability labelling in the European tourism sector, enabling the creation of a...

19. Supports the creation of comprehensive metrics covering, inter alia, job creation, community well-being, and carbon emissions to promote transparent policymaking, guide responsible...

20. Notes with concern that stakeholder reluctance to share data – driven by reservations over technology, data sovereignty, trust, legal risks and costs – is slowing down the rollout of...

25. Suggests that training be delivered and co-financed through EU programmes, including the European Social Fund Plus, Erasmus+ and the Digital Europe Programme; Or. de

(1) Underlines that upskilling must go hand in hand with recognising the importance of human connections, community involvement, including volunteer work, and the physically demanding tasks...

25 a. Calls for deeper collaboration between tourism businesses, education providers, and public authorities to expand high-quality training and apprenticeship opportunities; stresses the need...

27 a. Stresses that the long-term objective is professionalization; calls for a Passion-to-Profession scheme enabling training, certification and fair remuneration, co-financed through Erasmus...

3. Views efficient transport connections as the foundation of a sustainable, competitive European tourism sector – relieving pressure on hotspot destinations while opening access to emerging ones;...

4. Calls for exploring the potential for the wider deployment of public service obligations, including multimodal configurations and cross-border night trains, to serve residents and...

8. Recognises rail as a cornerstone of sustainable tourism and a viable alternative to more polluting modes of transport; calls for increased investment in cross-border rail infrastructure...

9. Welcomes the upcoming sustainable transport investment plan (STIP), expecting it to spur investment in sustainable fuels for aviation and maritime transport, which are hard-to-abate sectors;...

11. Emphasises the need for strong, enforceable passenger rights across all transport modes, including complex multimodal journeys, to maintain Europe’s competitive advantage in global tourism;...

11. Emphasises the need for strong, enforceable passenger rights across all transport modes, including complex multimodal journeys, to maintain Europe’s competitive advantage in global tourism;...

12. Warns that unbalanced tourism risks straining destinations and eroding Europe’s appeal, underscoring that when planned well, tourism holds immense potential to generate inclusive benefits;...

D. whereas connectivity is fundamental to travel and tourism, linking people with places, cultures and experiences; whereas, however, current travel and tourism patterns present significant...

17. Recognises that the tourism sector is already taking significant steps to reduce its environmental footprint and that the recent EU regulations — such as the Single-Use Plastics Directive...

– having regard to the Commission Recommendation (EU) 2025/1021 of 22 May 2025 on transport poverty: ensuring affordable, accessible and fair mobility,

K. whereas culture, heritage and identity are the pillars of Europe’s tourism product, with volunteers and local communities playing a crucial role in preserving and promoting of each Member...

M a. Whereas agritourism, farm-to-fork and field-to-fork initiatives create genuine value chains rather than simple supply chains, offering visitors an unparalleled experience of authenticity...

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1 a. Highlights the central role of the completed core, extended core and comprehensive TEN-T networks, complemented by a range of sustainable transport service options for enabling...

1 b. Calls for the establishment of a Connectivity Compensation Mechanism to offset structural disadvantages faced by citizens and businesses in island, insular, peripheral and outermost...

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