How do #TourismJobs prepare young people for the world of work? 🛎️

According to University of Surrey and ETC research, employees learn key transferable skills such as politeness, planning and risk management that are in high demand in other industries.

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🚞 'The new #EU mandate offers an opportunity to enhance cross-border #rail , catering to travellers' needs'.

ETC’s @Santander_edu was pleased to join the CER🚆 event at European Parliament.

Great chance to share the #tourism perspective with 🇪🇺 legislators & rail partners.

Don’t miss your chance to attend ETC’s General Meeting #107, hosted by #EIMIN in historic Kaunas. 🇱🇹

Register before 19th April to join other ETC members to explore current trends in #tourism and expert #crisismanagement strategies.

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🛄 Interested in European #tourism trends ahead of a summer of sport?

Join ETC, Tourism Economics & MMGY TCI Research’s webinar on 23 April to explore the current state of European travel, possible impacts of this summer's sports events and more

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🖼️ ETC recently launched an online gallery on @VisitEurope showcasing the #CulturalRoutes of the Council of Europe👣

Pleased to support this Council of Europe initiative to harness the power of #tourism for local development & intercultural exchange.

Check it out 🔽 visiteurope.com/en/experience/…

Check out latest survey results from European Travel Commission (ETC) long haul barometer. Consumer sentiment & travel intentions for #Europe remain positive from longhaul markets inc. 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇦🇺Safety, infrastructure and affordability key to selecting a destination Miguel Gallego

What experiences attract international visitors to Europe this Spring?

🏺 #Culture and #heritage are top of the list, especially for 🇯🇵🇰🇷🇧🇷
🥘 #Culinary adventures are the first pick for 39%
🚵 #Slowtravel appeals to 🇨🇦🇯🇵🇦🇺 visitors

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📢 Register now! Our General Meeting #107 will take place on 22-24 May in Kaunas, kindly hosted by #EIMIN Lithuania 🇱🇹

Join other ETC members for discussions on the state of Europe's #travel and expert sessions on #tourism #crisis management.

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🛂 Today, Romania 🇷🇴 and Bulgaria 🇧🇬 join #Schengen by air and sea!

ETC & ACI EUROPE celebrate this key step in improving #connectivity and facilitating #travel for tourists and locals alike.

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🤔 How can the public sector create a supportive environment for #tourism businesses to thrive economically while promoting #sustainability ?

Watch KPMG España #TourisTalks for more on this 👇

Last night, ETC was pleased to join a farewell reception for the Chinese Ambassador to the EU.

We extend our gratitude to H.E. Fu Cong 傅聪 for supporting the resumption of 🇨🇳🇪🇺 travel post-Covid.

Excited to keep working with Mission of China to the EU for stronger tourism ties with Europe.

📚 Check out 'Dee and Flee at the Theme Park'- one of 2 books by ETC, University of Surrey & Graffeg, introducing kids to #tourism jobs.

🙋 Follow Dee & Flee as they discover teamwork and positivity's impact on making others' days great.

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🗞️ 'Preserving #tourism for future generations requires the #aviation sector to lead the way in #decarbonisation efforts'.

Read ETC ED Eduardo Santander's insights on the intertwined roles of tourism & aviation ✈️ in EUROCONTROL Skyway magazine 👇 bit.ly/4an0qIf

🌍 How is #climatechange impacting travellers' image of Europe?

Delve into our latest report by MMGY TCI Research:
♻️ Green projects positive for reputations
⚠️ Concerns arise when weather affects safety
📈 #Sustainability soaring in reviews

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DYK that 10% of EU's GDP comes from tourism? I was delighted to host the Executive Director Mr. Eduardo Santander & the team of the European Travel Commission (ETC) at the Embassy. With 🇰🇿🇪🇺relations growing fast, I look forward to working together on advancing 🇰🇿🇪🇺sustainable tourism & mobility.

ETC was honoured to meet today with H.E. Margulan Baimukhan at Kazakh🇰🇿 Embassy in Brussels to discuss #tourism cooperation between 🇪🇺 & 🇰🇿.

There is strong potential to harness tourism between Central Asia and Europe to improve connectivity and cultural exchange between our two regions.

🏆 Is your destination doing inspiring work in #sustainable & #culturaltourism ?

ETC, Europa Nostra, ECTN & NECSTouR are thrilled to launch the #CulturalDestination2024 awards! This year's theme focuses on collaboration for smart tourism.

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🌿 ETC & UN Tourism delivered their latest DataLab webinar today, dedicated to measuring #tourism emissions.

Understanding our current #climate impact is crucial to creating change. Thanks to our speakers for their practical insights on calculating the sector's carbon footprint 👣

Today, our ED Eduardo Santander presented some of ETC’s most exciting #TransitionPathway Pledges at the Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship & SMEs anniversary event on #EUtourism .

What a great chance to celebrate two years of collaboration and share ideas to build a #sustainable & resilient 🇪🇺 #tourism ecosystem.

🏳️‍🌈 Everyone should feel safe & welcome as they #travel Europe.

Thank you Oriol Pamies (@queerdest) for presenting ways to make destinations and businesses more #inclusive for #LGBTQ + travellers.

ETC will continue supporting European destinations to enhance 🌈 experiences.