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• 29 Jan 2015 VisitEurope application wins UNWTO Ulysses Award for Innovation in Research and Technology UNWTO distinguished the VisitEurope application with the prestigious Ulysses Award for Innovation in Research and Technology, which honors outstanding initiatives in the use of technology for their significant contribution to the development of competitive and sustainable tourism. Read more
• 28 Jan 2015 ETC's Bulletin Bulletin Issue 7 January-April 2015 Download the latest issue here. Read more
• 09 Dec 2014 ETC launches a new online campaign Roll The Dice The ETC has just launched a new interactive online campaign following up on the invented board game developed for the EuroShorts Film Competition. Read more
• 08 Dec 2014 Marketing Strategies for Tourism Destinations - A Competitive Analysis Target Market: The Russian Federation This is the final of a series of six reports providing insights into the strategic vision and the operational actions tourism destinations worldwide are developing to attract visitors. This project has been carried out within the framework of the ETC-EC ‘Destination Europe 2020’ initiative. Read more
• 01 Dec 2014 ETC Snapshots - Travel Segments Youth Travellers Youth travel is an important segment for the tourism sector both in Europe and worldwide. People aged between 15 and 24 years represent only 12% of the European Union’s population but are accountable for 14% of all EU residents’ trips. Youth travellers are recognised as valuable visitors who seek novel and engaging experiences that go beyond leisure. They demand complementary ways to develop personal skills, social ties and cultural links. Destinations may benefit from building a relationship with tomorrow’s traveller early on in their travelling careers. Read more
• 26 Nov 2014 Marketing Strategies for Tourism Destinations - A Competitive Analysis Target Market: Canada This is the fifth of a series of six reports providing insights into the strategic vision and the operational actions tourism destinations worldwide are developing to attract visitors. This project has been carried out within the framework of the ETC-EC ‘Destination Europe 2020’ initiative. Read more
• 10 Nov 2014 ETC publishes new quarterly report European tourism fares well in turbulent times Despite geopolitical tensions, upheavals and natural disasters, international tourism to Europe has grown by a robust 4% over the first 3 quarters of this year. By strengthening ties with established markets and entering fast emerging markets, European destinations have become better prepared to face headwinds. Read more
• 04 Nov 2014 Industry Leaders Discuss How to Re-Energise Tourism to Europe Structural and legal handicaps, insufficient promotional funds and increasing competition threaten Europe’s position as no. 1 tourist destination Read more
• 30 Oct 2014 European Tourism amid the Crimea Crisis New ETC Report ETC is pleased to announce the publication of the report "European Tourism amid the Crimea Crisis". The publication provides an analysis of recent developments in Russian outbound travel to ETC destinations, and of challenges ahead for the developments of this market. Read more
• 17 Oct 2014 Marketing Strategies for Tourism Destinations - A Competitive Analysis Target Market: USA This is the fourth of a series of six reports providing insights into the strategic vision and the operational actions tourism destinations worldwide are developing to attract visitors. This project has been carried out within the framework of the ETC-EC ‘Destination Europe 2020’ initiative. Read more