EU to Establish Tourism Crisis Coordination Centre Amidst Industry Shifts
The European Commission is preparing to establish a Crisis Preparedness and Management Coordination Centre as part of its new EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy. This initiative aims to foster collaboration between national and European public authorities to share experiences and best practices in responding to tourism-related crises. The move comes after the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the profound economic impact of disruptions on the tourism sector, which extends beyond hotels to various related industries like detergent manufacturers and fine wine producers. Victoria Petrova, a senior tourism expert at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport (DG MOVE), emphasized that tourism is a significant economic and industrial ecosystem, contributing over 10% of the gross value added to the European economy. The Commission's strategy, adopted on November 4, has full support from the Council and seeks to create a more resilient and prepared tourism industry across Europe. The center...
