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Draft report (2025/2120(INI)) 2025-12-10

Enhancing connectivity, preserving cultural heritage and driving local excellence in European tourism – destination management and regional tourism growth

Committee on Transport and Tourism

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Amendment 1

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Citation 1 a (new)

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

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Amendment 2

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 3 a (new)

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– having regard to the European Declaration on Cycling of 3 April 2024,

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Amendment 3

Elena Kountoura

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Citation 6 a (new)

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– having regard to the Commission communication of 5 March 2025 entitled ‘The Union of Skills’ (COM(2025)0090),

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Amendment 4

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra, François Kalfon

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Citation 6 a (new)

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– having regard to the European Declaration on Cycling of 3 April 2024,

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Amendment 5

Milan Mazurek, Volker Schnurrbusch

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Citation 9

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– having regard to the Commission communication of 11 December 2019 entitled ‘The European Green Deal’ (COM(2019)0640),

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Amendment 6

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 9 a (new)

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– having regard to the Commission communication of 20 May 2020 entitled ‘EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 – Bringing nature back into our lives’ (COM(2020)0380),

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Amendment 7

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 10 a (new)

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– having regard to UNESCO guidance on managing tourism at world heritage sites, including ‘Managing Tourism at World Heritage Sites: a Practical Manual for World Heritage Site Managers’ and related guidance on managing visitor behaviour,

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Amendment 8

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Citation 10 a (new)

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– having regard to the Palma Declaration of 31 October 2023 entitled “The path toward the social sustainability of tourism in the EU”, signed by the tourism ministers of the EU Member States,

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Amendment 9

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 12 a (new)

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– having regard to the Regulation (EU) 2024/1028 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 April 2024 on data collection and sharing relating to short-term accommodation rental services and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/17242a,

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2a https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1028/oj/eng

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Amendment 10

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 15 a (new)

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– having regard to the EU Tourism Dashboard3a,

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3a https://tourism-dashboard.ec.europa.eu/background-methodology?lng=en&ctx=tourism

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Amendment 11

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 15 b (new)

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– having regard to the Comission report of 2022 entitled ‘Unbalanced tourism growth at destination level - root cuases, impacts, existing solutions and good practices’3b

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3b https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/publications/study-unbalanced-tourism-growth-destination-level-root-causes-impacts-existing-solutions-and-good_en

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Amendment 12

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 15 c (new)

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– having regard to the Palma Declaration of 31 October 2023 on sustainable and responsible tourism,

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Amendment 13

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 19 a (new)

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– having regard to the study requested by the Committee on Transport and Tourism entitled ‘Overtourism: impact and possible policy responses'4a

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4a https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2018/629184/IPOL_STU(2018)629184_EN.pdf

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Amendment 14

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Citation 24 a (new)

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– having regard to its resolution of 14 December 2022 on the implementation of the New European Agenda for Culture and the EU Strategy for International Cultural Relation,

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Amendment 15

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Citation 24 b (new)

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– having regard to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities,

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Amendment 16

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Citation 26 a (new)

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Amendment

– having regard to European Parliament resolution of 7 June 2022 on EU islands and cohesion policy: current situation and future challenges,

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Amendment 17

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Citation 28 a (new)

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– having regard to the own-initiative opinion of the European Economic and Social Committee of 27 February 2025 entitled 'Tourism in the EU: sustainability as a driver for long-term competitiveness',

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Amendment 18

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 29 a (new)

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– having regard to the UN Tourism report “‘Overtourism’? - Understanding and Managing Urban Tourism Growth beyond Perceptions”14a

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14a World Tourism Organization (UNWTO); Centre of Expertise Leisure, Tourism & Hospitality; NHTV Breda University of Applied Sciences; and NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (2018), ‘Overtourism’? – Understanding and Managing Urban Tourism Growth beyond Perceptions, Executive Summary, UNWTO, Madrid, DOI: https://doi.org/10.18111/9789284420070

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Amendment 19

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Citation 30 a (new)

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– having regard to the Commission communication of 4 March 2021 entitled 'The European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan' (COM(2021)0102),

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Amendment 20

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 30 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the EU rural vision,

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Amendment 21

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 30 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the Directive (EU) 2024/2831 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2024 on improving working conditions in platform work15a,

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15a https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2024/2831/oj/eng

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Amendment 22

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Citation 30 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the European Declaration on Cycling of 3 April 2024,

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Amendment 23

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Citation 30 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

– having regard to the draft opinion of the European Committee of the Regions of 25 November 2025 entitled ‘Towards sustainable and resilient tourism in the European Union: Strategy for balanced and adaptive management’,

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Amendment 24

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Citation 34 a (new)

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– having regard to the Statistical Framework for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (SF MST)15a,

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15a Statistical Framework for Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism UN Tourism

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Amendment 25

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital A

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A. whereas the EU remains a global leader in tourism despite prevailing economic and geopolitical headwinds16 , with the sector projected to contribute 10.5 % to the EU’s GDP, following strong momentum in early 202517 ;

A. whereas the EU remains a global leader in tourism and the world’s first tourist destination, despite prevailing economic and geopolitical headwinds16 , with the sector projected to contribute 10.5 % to the EU’s GDP, following strong momentum in early 202517 ; whereas the EU’s tourism industry, largely composed of 2.3 million SMEs, employs approximately 12.3 million of people and represents a major economic activity with strong multiplier effects across various sectors; whereas for some specific countries and regions, tourism accounts for a much higher percentage of employment and GDP contributing thus greatly to regional development and reducing inequalities;

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16 European Travel Commission, ‘European travel maintains momentum in early 2025 despite rising global uncertainty’, 7 May 2025.

17 World Travel and Tourism Council, ‘Travel and Tourism to Create 4.5MN New Jobs across the EU by 2035’, 9 April 2025.

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Amendment 26

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Recital A a (new)

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A a. whereas tourism ecosystem covers many industries, including transport, accommodation and food services, travel agencies, tour operators, support activities, creative arts and entertainment, sport and amusement activities, and it is crucial to enable their coherent development and resilience;

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Amendment 27

Julien Leonardelli

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Recital A a (new)

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Aa. whereas countries such as France, Spain, Italy and Germany are consistently among the ten most visited countries in the world;

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Amendment 28

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Recital A b (new)

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Ab. whereas Southern and Western Europe have more tourist arrivals (around 550 million in 2024) than any geographical area on earth;

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Amendment 29

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Recital A c (new)

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Ac. whereas the sector was severely weakened by the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and whereas many actors in the sector are only now beginning to recover from their economic difficulties;

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Amendment 30

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

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B. whereas the economic value of tourism is increasingly overshadowed by social and environmental costs;

B. whereas the economic value of tourism is increasingly overshadowed by social and environmental costs, including pressures on local communities, housing affordability, natural ecosystems, cultural heritage, and essential infrastructure; whereas these challenges reflect the urgent need for better governance and more effective, sustainable management of demand; whereas this growing imbalance highlights the urgent need for the forthcoming EU strategy for sustainable tourism to establish a new policy framework that reconciles economic growth with social well-being, environmental protection, the safeguarding of cultural heritage, and long-term territorial resilience;

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Amendment 31

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

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B. whereas the economic value of tourism is increasingly overshadowed by social and environmental costs;

B. whereas the economic value of tourism is increasingly overshadowed by social and environmental costs, including pressure on the housing market and rising prices for residents;

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Amendment 32

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

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B. whereas the economic value of tourism is increasingly overshadowed by social and environmental costs;

B. whereas the economic value of tourism is increasingly overshadowed by social and environmental costs, particularly those caused by overtourism;

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Amendment 33

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

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B. whereas the economic value of tourism is increasingly overshadowed by social and environmental costs;

B. whereas the economic value of tourism is increasingly overshadowed by social, cultural and environmental costs;

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Amendment 34

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

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B. whereas the economic value of tourism is increasingly overshadowed by social and environmental costs;

B. whereas besides the economic impact of tourism, social and environmental impacts are more emphasized;

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Amendment 35

Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Recital B

Motion for a resolution

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B. whereas the economic value of tourism is increasingly overshadowed by social and environmental costs;

B. whereas the economic value of tourism is increasingly challenged by social and environmental costs;

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Amendment 36

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital B a (new)

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B a. whereas in the EU, in the second quarter of 2025, when compared with the same period in 2024, rents increased by 3.2 % and house prices increased by 5.4 %, with many Member States experiencing skyrocketing increases; whereas in the EU, from 2010 until the second quarter of 2025, rents increased by 28.8 % and house prices by 60.5 %;

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Amendment 37

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital B b (new)

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B b. whereas bookings on short-term rental platforms reached a record 854 million guest nights in 2024 — an 18.8 % increase compared to 2023 — and platform tourism continued to expand with a further 17.8 % growth in Q2 2025, exacerbating pressure on local housing markets and urban ecosystems;

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Amendment 38

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital B c (new)

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B c. whereas overtourism has become a structural challenge in many parts of the European Union, driving housing financialisation, ecological degradation, unsustainable resource use, and the displacement of local communities;

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Amendment 39

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital B d (new)

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B d. whereas the ongoing housing crisis in Europe affects mainly low- and middle-income households17a; whereas financialisation of the housing sector, the significant and growing investment gap in social and affordable housing and the proliferation of short-term rentals for tourists (“touristification”) undermine the possibility of acquiring or renting housing at affordable costs;

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17a Declós, C., ‘From market good to social right? Shifting approaches to housing in Europe’, Barcelona Centre for International Affairs, 30 September 2021

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Amendment 40

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

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C. whereas the concept of sustainable tourism is central to driving the sector’s competitiveness, safeguarding Europe’s cultural and natural heritage, and balancing the needs of visitors and local communities; whereas sustainability rests on three interdependent pillars – economic, social and environmental – none of which can exist in isolation;

C. whereas the concept of sustainable tourism is central to driving the sector’s competitiveness, safeguarding Europe’s cultural and natural heritage, including geographical indications, and balancing the needs of visitors and local communities; whereas sustainability rests on three interdependent pillars – economic, social and environmental – none of which can exist in isolation;

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Amendment 41

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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Amendment 42

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital C

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

C. whereas the concept of sustainable tourism is central to safeguarding Europe’s cultural and natural heritage, and balancing the needs of visitors and local communities; whereas sustainability rests on three interdependent pillars – economic, social and environmental – none of which can exist in isolation;

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Amendment 43

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

Motion for a resolution

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C a. whereas social sustainability in tourism encompasses the fair distribution of tourism’s economic benefits, including through the diversification and deseasonalisation of tourism flows, respect for the rights, needs and well-being of residents, the preservation of cultural heritage and community cohesion, and the provision of quality jobs with fair wages, adequate social protection and stable employment conditions; whereas tourism seasonality continues to create economic instability, workforce shortages and pressure on local communities; whereas socially sustainable tourism development should strengthen local communities rather than place undue pressure on them;

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Amendment 44

Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Borja Giménez Larraz

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

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Ca. whereas, on islands, particularly Mediterranean islands, environmental vulnerability and dependence on external resources require bespoke approaches that integrate sustainability, social cohesion and economic resilience; whereas, owing to their high tourism exposure, the outermost regions and some coastal areas need a political approach tailored to their specific characteristics;

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Amendment 45

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Recital C a (new)

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C a. whereas the climate changes influence tourism and it is important to adapt tourism activities, plans, products and facilities accordingly;

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Amendment 46

Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Borja Giménez Larraz

Motion for a resolution

Recital C b (new)

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Cb. whereas, in many regions of the EU, tourism has given rise to a structure that shapes each area; whereas the way in which each region has welcomed, organised and capitalised on this phenomenon has led to unique set-ups that determine their path to growth and well-being; whereas, as a result, a need has arisen to develop a fresh approach to tourism development, understood as European regions' response to tourism and how they benefit from it;

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Amendment 47

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

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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 challenges, given that 80 % of travellers visit only 10 % of global destinations18 ; whereas many remote, insular and peripheral regions remain underserved because of their geographic isolation, limited infrastructure, and the high cost and travel time required to reach them; whereas individual mobility should remain accessible and affordable for all, especially for citizens of rural, remote and island areas, with no or little access to quality public transport or other mobility solutions; whereas the physical disconnection and isolation of islands from the mainland constitutes a permanent structural disadvantage that affects multiple aspects of economic and social life, including tourism, access to the labour market, education, healthcare, mobility, and public services; whereas these areas often experience compounded difficulties and disparities due to their geographic isolation, limited access to modern transport infrastructure, and over-reliance on traditional, carbon-intensive modes of transport, which hinder their ability to adopt more sustainable alternatives;

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18 Greenwood G., ‘How connectivity is shaping the future of global tourism, World Travel Market Global Hub, 14 January 2025, https://hub.wtm.com/blog/connectivity-shaping-future-global-tourism/.

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Amendment 48

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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18 Greenwood G., ‘How connectivity is shaping the future of global tourism, World Travel Market Global Hub, 14 January 2025, https://hub.wtm.com/blog/connectivity-shaping-future-global-tourism/.

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Amendment 49

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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18 Greenwood G., ‘How connectivity is shaping the future of global tourism, World Travel Market Global Hub, 14 January 2025, https://hub.wtm.com/blog/connectivity-shaping-future-global-tourism/.

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Amendment 50

Elena Nevado del Campo, Borja Giménez Larraz

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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18 Greenwood G., ‘How connectivity is shaping the future of global tourism, World Travel Market Global Hub, 14 January 2025, https://hub.wtm.com/blog/connectivity-shaping-future-global-tourism/.

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Amendment 51

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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18 Greenwood G., ‘How connectivity is shaping the future of global tourism, World Travel Market Global Hub, 14 January 2025, https://hub.wtm.com/blog/connectivity-shaping-future-global-tourism/.

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Amendment 52

Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

Motion for a resolution

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D. whereas transport connectivity is fundamental to travel and tourism, linking people with places, cultures and experiences; whereas, however, current travel and tourism patterns present significant challenges, given that 80 % of travellers visit only 10 % of global destinations18 ; whereas many remote, insular and peripheral regions remain underserved because of their geographic isolation, limited infrastructure, and the high cost and travel time required to reach them;

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18 Greenwood G., ‘How connectivity is shaping the future of global tourism, World Travel Market Global Hub, 14 January 2025, https://hub.wtm.com/blog/connectivity-shaping-future-global-tourism/.

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Amendment 53

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Recital D

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Amendment

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18 Greenwood G., ‘How connectivity is shaping the future of global tourism, World Travel Market Global Hub, 14 January 2025, https://hub.wtm.com/blog/connectivity-shaping-future-global-tourism/.

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Amendment 54

Sérgio Gonçalves, Daniel Attard

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

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D a. whereas the EU’s outermost regions face permanent geographical and connectivity constraints, resulting in a structural dependence on air and maritime transport, higher travel costs and vulnerability to market concentration, all of which directly impact the development of sustainable tourism;

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Amendment 55

Daniel Attard

Motion for a resolution

Recital D a (new)

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D a. Whereas a strong European tourism brand is a strategic asset that shapes perceptions before, during and after a visit and can strengthen Europe’s competitive advantage by promoting sustainable, high-quality and experience-rich offers while supporting dispersal and seasonality management.

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Amendment 56

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution

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E. whereas transport accounts for the largest share of tourism’s carbon footprint; whereas sustainable tourism cannot be achieved without multimodal diversification and sustainable mobility; whereas, despite rail representing only around 10 % of journeys made today, far behind car (64 %) and air travel (17 %), recent research suggests that 82 % of Europeans are open to greener travel choices19 ; whereas high-emission cruise vessels in particular generate disproportionate environmental damage, air pollution and marine ecosystem disruption, and a shift away from mega-cruise models is necessary to align tourism with climate objectives;

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19 European Commission: Directorate-General for Communication, ‘Flash Eurobarometer 499: Attitudes of Europeans towards tourism’, 6 December 2021.

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Amendment 57

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution

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E. whereas transport accounts for the largest share of tourism’s carbon footprint; whereas sustainable tourism cannot be achieved without sustainable mobility; whereas, despite rail representing only around 10 % of journeys made today, far behind car (64 %) and air travel (17 %), recent research suggests that 82 % of Europeans are open to greener travel choices19; whereas, however, the geographical characteristics and limitations of individual European regions must always be taken into account, as they determine the choice and availability of the most appropriate and sustainable means of transport;

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19 European Commission: Directorate-General for Communication, ‘Flash Eurobarometer 499: Attitudes of Europeans towards tourism’, 6 December 2021.

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Amendment 58

Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution

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E. whereas, despite rail representing only around 10 % of journeys made today, far behind car (64 %) and air travel (17 %), recent research suggests that 82 % of Europeans are open to greener travel choices19;

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19 European Commission: Directorate-General for Communication, ‘Flash Eurobarometer 499: Attitudes of Europeans towards tourism’, 6 December 2021.

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Amendment 59

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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19 European Commission: Directorate-General for Communication, ‘Flash Eurobarometer 499: Attitudes of Europeans towards tourism’, 6 December 2021.

19 European Commission:Directorate-General for Communication, ‘Flash Eurobarometer 499: Attitudes of Europeans towards tourism’, 6 December 2021.

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Amendment 60

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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19 European Commission: Directorate-General for Communication, ‘Flash Eurobarometer 499: Attitudes of Europeans towards tourism’, 6 December 2021.

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Amendment 61

Marjan Šarec, Benoit Cassart, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Recital E

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Amendment

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19 European Commission: Directorate-General for Communication, ‘Flash Eurobarometer 499: Attitudes of Europeans towards tourism’, 6 December 2021.

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Amendment 62

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital E a (new)

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E a. whereas cruise ships, unlike ferries and other recognised transport services, do not provide essential connectivity between territories, as their primary function is leisure rather than mobility; whereas cruise itineraries typically begin and end at the same port or follow routes selected for touristic appeal rather than territorial cohesion, and therefore cannot be considered part of the EU’s mobility network; whereas including cruises among modes of sustainable connectivity would misrepresent their role, given their disproportionate environmental footprint, limited contribution to resident mobility, and the significant congestion, pollution and infrastructure pressures they generate in port cities; whereas ferries, by contrast, deliver essential public-interest transport services that ensure regular, affordable and year-round connectivity for residents, goods and visitors, particularly in islands and remote regions;

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Amendment 63

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Recital E a (new)

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Amendment

Ea. whereas the TEN-T network needs to be completed in order to boost tourism within the European Union and improve the movement of international tourists from one corridor to another during peak periods;

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Amendment 64

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the rise of specialised (nautical, medical, wellness, sports, cycling, etc.) tourism creates new opportunities for peripheral regions to showcase their unique landscapes and heritage through place-based development strategies;

F. whereas the rise of specialised (gastronomy, nautical, cultural, religious, medical, wellness, sports, cycling, etc.) tourism creates new opportunities for peripheral regions to showcase their unique landscapes and heritage through place-based development strategies and to support specialised tourism sectors’ growth through investment in infrastructure and ensure a level playing field;

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Amendment 65

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the rise of specialised (gastronomic, wine, nautical, medical, wellness, sports, cycling, etc.) tourism creates new opportunities for peripheral regions to showcase their unique landscapes and heritage through place-based development strategies; whereas it also creates the need to support the growth of these specialised sectors through investment in decent infrastructure and the protection of a balanced regulatory framework that ensures fair competition;

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Amendment 66

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the rise of specialised (food, wine, nautical, medical, wellness, sports, cycling, silver tourism, exhibitions, etc.) tourism creates new opportunities for peripheral regions to showcase their unique landscapes and heritage through place-based development strategies;

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Amendment 67

Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the rise of specialised (heritage, food and wine, nautical, medical, wellness, sports, cycling, etc.) tourism creates new opportunities for peripheral regions to showcase their unique landscapes and heritage through place-based development strategies;

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Amendment 68

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the rise of specialised (nautical, medical, wellness, sports, cycling, etc.) tourism creates new opportunities for peripheral and rural regions to showcase their unique landscapes, waterscapes and heritage through place-based development strategies;

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Amendment 69

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the rise of specialised (nautical, medical, wellness, sports, cycling, etc.) tourism creates new opportunities for peripheral and rural regions to showcase their unique landscapes and heritage through place- and theme-based development strategies;

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Amendment 70

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the rise of specialised (nautical, medical, wellness, sports, cycling, diving, gastronomic etc.) tourism creates new opportunities for peripheral regions to showcase their unique landscapes and heritage through place-based development strategies;

Or. en

Amendment 71

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the rise of specialised (nautical, medical, wellness, sports, cycling, etc.) tourism creates new opportunities for peripheral and outermost regions to showcase their unique landscapes and heritage through place-based development strategies;

Or. es

Amendment 72

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the rise of specialised (food, wine, beer, nautical, medical, wellness, sports, cycling, etc.) tourism creates new opportunities for peripheral regions to showcase their unique landscapes and heritage through place-based development strategies;

Or. en

Amendment 73

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the rise of specialised (nautical, medical, wellness, sports, cycling, agritourism, etc.) tourism creates new opportunities for peripheral regions to showcase their unique landscapes and heritage through place-based development strategies;

Or. fr

Amendment 74

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Recital F

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F. whereas the rise of specialised (food, wine, nautical, medical, wellness, sports, cycling, etc.) tourism creates new opportunities for peripheral regions to showcase their unique landscapes and heritage through place-based development strategies;

Or. en

Amendment 75

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F a. whereas new trends in tourism, such as eco-tourism, agro-tourism, and authentic experiences, can contribute to the sustainability of the sector by enhancing out-of-season travel, geographical dispersion of touristic flows as well as having a positive impact on the natural environment and cultural heritage of the destinations while helping prevent depopulation and generating additional income for remote, sparsely populated and insular regions;

Or. en

Amendment 76

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital F a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F a. whereas tourism-dependent regional economies are more vulnerable to demand shocks and labour volatility, making economic diversification and reindustrialisation essential to stability and long-term development;

Or. en

Amendment 77

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital F b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F b. whereas cycling tourism is an emerging and sustainable tourism trend with significant potential for regional and local development and economic growth;

Or. en

Amendment 78

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital F c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F c. whereas the level of tourism sustainability and resilience at national, regional, and local levels remains uneven, and the implementation of sustainable practices by Member States, local actors, and private-sector stakeholders continues to rely on voluntary engagement;

Or. en

Amendment 79

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital F d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

F d. whereas, notwithstanding the EU Tourism Dashboard Knowledge Portal and the EU Tourism Platform, the EU still lacks an effective and sufficiently ambitious harmonised framework for assessing tourism impacts, including carbon footprints, as well as overall sustainability and resilience across Member States;

Or. en

Amendment 80

Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Recital G

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

G. whereas smart tourism aims at strengthening destination management, elevating visitor satisfaction and delivering lasting value to local communities20 ; whereas smart tourism hinges on data; whereas the EU’s data ecosystem is fragmented; whereas the European Tourism Data Space initiative aims to overcome this fragmentation by building a secure, interconnected data-sharing platform to support the sector’s sustainability and resilience, in line with the Transition Pathway for Tourism;

G. whereas smart tourism aims at strengthening destination management, elevating visitor satisfaction and delivering lasting value to local communities20 ; whereas smart tourism hinges on the availability, analysis and use of data; whereas the EU’s data ecosystem is currently fragmented; whereas the European Tourism Data Space initiative aims to overcome this fragmentation by building a secure, interconnected data-sharing platform to support the sector’s sustainability and resilience, in line with the EU Transition Pathway for Tourism;

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20 EU guide on data for tourism destinations. Smart Tourism Destinations, July 2022

Or. en

Amendment 81

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital G

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

G. whereas smart tourism aims at strengthening destination management, elevating visitor satisfaction and delivering lasting value to local communities20 ; whereas smart tourism hinges on data; whereas the EU’s data ecosystem is fragmented; whereas the European Tourism Data Space initiative aims to overcome this market concentration and fragmentation by building a secure, interconnected data-sharing platform to support the sector’s sustainability and resilience, in line with the Transition Pathway for Tourism;

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20 EU guide on data for tourism destinations. Smart Tourism Destinations, July 2022

Or. en

Amendment 82

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Recital G a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ga. whereas tourism data needs to be protected from both cybercriminals and malicious state actors, and whereas European tourism data should be stored in European data centres, located in Europe, and administered by European actors able to protect such data from extraterritorial laws;

Or. fr

Amendment 83

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital G a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

G a. whereas excessive specialisation in low-value-added seasonal tourism can lock regions into a development model based on precarious, low-wage employment and high profit leakage, limiting productivity growth, innovation and the emergence of higher value-added sectors;

Or. en

Amendment 84

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital H

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H. whereas limited data sharing and siloed operations across key transport sectors hinder seamless EU-wide multimodal travel21 , with the booking of such journeys still facing major obstacles;

H. whereas limited data sharing and siloed operations across key transport sectors hinder multimodal capacity and seamless EU-wide multimodal travel21 , with the booking of such journeys still facing major obstacles; whereas integrated multimodal transport is a prerequisite for shifting demand away from aviation and cruise dependency to more sustainable transport and mobility;

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21 The European Consumer Organisation, ‘Mind the gap – Making the multimodal journey the easy journey’, 22 March 2023.

Or. en

Amendment 85

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Recital H

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H. whereas limited data sharing and siloed operations across key transport sectors hinder seamless EU-wide multimodal travel21 , with the booking of such journeys still facing major obstacles;

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21 The European Consumer Organisation, ‘Mind the gap – Making the multimodal journey the easy journey’, 22 March 2023.

Or. en

Amendment 86

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital H a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H a. whereas aggregate performance indicators overlook territorial disparities, saturation in popular destinations and the socio-environmental externalities of overtourism, underlining the need to evaluate tourism beyond volume-growth and according to its net social, cultural and ecological contribution;

Or. en

Amendment 87

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital H a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H a. whereas the tourism and transport sectors are composed of 90% SMEs, in particular family-run businesses, which are especially vulnerable to crises;

Or. en

Amendment 88

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital H b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H b. whereas indicators such as GDP fail to capture the real social, territorial and environmental impacts of tourism and therefore provide an incomplete and often misleading picture of the sector’s contribution to well-being; whereas GDP does not measure income distribution, ecological degradation, affordability of housing or the quality of life of residents; whereas complementary indicators — including the GINI index, the AROPE rate, material and social deprivation rates, measures of housing affordability, the ecological footprint of tourism, carbon intensity, biodiversity pressure, and human-development-based metrics — provide a more accurate assessment of tourism’s net impact on communities and ecosystems; whereas this underlines the need to evaluate tourism not by volume-growth or GDP contribution alone, but through multidimensional indicators reflecting social cohesion, environmental integrity and long-term territorial sustainability;

Or. en

Amendment 89

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital H b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H b. whereas the tourism sector is a labour-intensive sector that relies heavily on its workforce to operate effectively and to provide quality services and authentic experiences to visitors; whereas it is an important source of employment, particularly for young people, women and migrant workers who have difficulty entering the labour market; whereas, to overcome labour shortages in the sector, better jobs and career paths should be offered, tackling precarious employment and poverty wages and strengthening collective bargaining particularly at sectoral level;

Or. en

Amendment 90

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital H c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H c. whereas several European regions have demonstrated that strong public regulation can make tourism more compatible with social cohesion and residents’ quality of life, as shown by Amsterdam’s “Visitor Economy” strategy, which combines diversification of tourist flows beyond the historic centre with strict regulation of short-term rentals and digital tools to manage visitor numbers in real time;

Or. en

Amendment 91

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital H d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H d. whereas examples such as the “Tiroler Umweltzeichen” scheme in Tirol, which rewards hotels and restaurants that use local products and reduce waste, illustrate how tourism can be aligned with circular-economy objectives and local value chains;

Or. en

Amendment 92

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital H e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

H e. whereas the experience of Sweden, where sectoral collective bargaining in the hospitality industry has reduced temporary contracts and improved minimum wages, shows that a tourism model with high labour standards is possible when social partners and public authorities act together;

Or. en

Amendment 93

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital I

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

I. whereas a striking 92 % of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in tourism struggle to hire skilled staff22 ; whereas the sector’s skills deficit – a challenge that predates the pandemic and persists despite the high rates of unemployment in the EU – requires a swift push for re-skilling and upskilling to build green, digital, social and cultural competences in tourism23 , which are key to its competitiveness24 ; whereas chronic underpayment, seasonal precarity and poor working conditions remain structural barriers to recruitment and retention and significantly reduce the sectors contribution to sustainable, high-value-added development, as tourism employment often concentrates in low-productivity, low-wage segments, despite high output figures;

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22 European Commission: Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, ‘Jobs and skills in tourism’.

23 HOTREC Hospitality Europe, ‘Labour shortages in the hospitality sector: forward-thinking and practices sharing’, September 2022.

24 Silva, S. et al., ‘The Value of Skills for a Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Industry’, Tourism Hospitality, No 6(1), 23 January 2025.

Or. en

Amendment 94

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Vivien Costanzo, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Recital I

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

I. whereas a striking 92 % of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in tourism struggle to hire skilled staff22 ; whereas working conditions and continuity of employment, including during off-season, need to be improved for workers; whereas the sector’s skills deficit – a challenge that predates the pandemic and persists despite the high rates of unemployment in the EU – requires a swift push for re-skilling and upskilling to build green, digital, social and cultural competences in tourism23 , which are key to its competitiveness24 ;

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22 European Commission: Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, ‘Jobs and skills in tourism’.

23 HOTREC Hospitality Europe, ‘Labour shortages in the hospitality sector: forward-thinking and practices sharing’, September 2022.

24 Silva, S. et al., ‘The Value of Skills for a Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Industry’, Tourism Hospitality, No 6(1), 23 January 2025.

Or. en

Amendment 95

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Recital I

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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22 European Commission: Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, ‘Jobs and skills in tourism’.

23 HOTREC Hospitality Europe, ‘Labour shortages in the hospitality sector: forward-thinking and practices sharing’, September 2022.

24 Silva, S. et al., ‘The Value of Skills for a Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Industry’, Tourism Hospitality, No 6(1), 23 January 2025.

Or. en

Amendment 96

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Recital I

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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22 European Commission: Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, ‘Jobs and skills in tourism’.

23 HOTREC Hospitality Europe, ‘Labour shortages in the hospitality sector: forward-thinking and practices sharing’, September 2022.

24 Silva, S. et al., ‘The Value of Skills for a Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Industry’, Tourism Hospitality, No 6(1), 23 January 2025.

Or. en

Amendment 97

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Recital I

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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22 European Commission: Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, ‘Jobs and skills in tourism’.

23 HOTREC Hospitality Europe, ‘Labour shortages in the hospitality sector: forward-thinking and practices sharing’, September 2022.

24 Silva, S. et al., ‘The Value of Skills for a Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Industry’, Tourism Hospitality, No 6(1), 23 January 2025.

Or. fr

Amendment 98

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital I a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

I a. whereas rapidly rising rents in many regions of the EU are exacerbating housing insecurity, unaffordability and social exclusion, particularly for low and middle income households; whereas the situation is especially acute in certain urban centres and tourist-intensive areas, including islands and remote regions, where the scarcity of affordable housing has made it increasingly difficult to attract and retain both seasonal or permanent workers in tourism and the wider hospitality sector, and essential public sector workers, such as teachers, doctors, healthcare professionals, law enforcement officers, and firefighters; whereas it is therefore essential to develop and implement an EU comprehensive toolbox at national and local level to address excessive rent increases and ensure access to affordable housing;

Or. en

Amendment 99

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital I a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

I a. whereas tourism success must be redefined beyond traditional volume-based metrics, shifting towards value-driven development models; whereas planning, management and monitoring should not focus solely on visitor numbers but instead reflect shared long-term priorities, including community well-being, cultural and environmental integrity, and balanced territorial outcomes, as promoted through the destination stewardship approach;

Or. en

Amendment 100

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital I b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

I b. whereas women constitute over a half of the EU tourism workforce, yet continue to be significantly under-represented in leadership and decision-making roles; whereas they are disproportionately concentrated in lower-paid, informal, or otherwise precarious forms of employment, often lacking adequate job security and social protection; whereas these enduring disparities reflect broader gender gaps in the labour market, including unequal pay, limited access to skills development and professional training, and structural barriers that restrict opportunities for career progression; whereas such inequalities undermine women’s economic empowerment and hinder the competitiveness of the tourism sector, thereby highlighting the need to integrate a strong gender equality dimension into the forthcoming EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy;

Or. en

Amendment 101

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J. whereas even in the digital age, tourism thrives on human connection; whereas soft skills are vital for inclusive tourism, yet they remain undervalued, undertrained and underpaid;

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Or. fr

Amendment 102

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J. whereas even in the digital age, tourism thrives on human connection; whereas soft skills are vital for inclusive tourism, yet they remain undervalued, undertrained and underpaid;

J. whereas even in the digital age, tourism thrives on human connection; whereas soft skills are vital for inclusive tourism, yet they remain undervalued, undertrained and underpaid; whereas specific attention needs to be paid to travellers with disabilities in a broad sense – motor, visual, neurological or sensory – a growing group in the EU that is still insufficiently catered for;

Or. es

Amendment 103

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J. whereas even in the digital age, tourism thrives on human connection; whereas soft skills are vital for inclusive tourism, yet they remain undervalued, undertrained and underpaid;

J. whereas even in the digital age, tourism thrives on human connection; whereas soft skills are vital for inclusive tourism, yet they remain undervalued, undertrained and underpaid; whereas improving labour standards, collective bargaining coverage and fair wages must be central to any strategy aiming to make tourism socially sustainable;

Or. en

Amendment 104

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J. whereas even in the digital age, tourism thrives on human connection; whereas soft skills are vital for inclusive tourism, yet they remain undervalued, undertrained and underpaid;

J. whereas even in the digital age, tourism thrives on human connection; whereas soft skills are vital for inclusive tourism, yet they remain undervalued, undertrained and underpaid, and whereas this undervaluation directly affects the quality of the tourism experience and the well-being of local communities;

Or. es

Amendment 105

Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J. whereas even in the digital age, tourism thrives on human connection; whereas soft skills are vital for inclusive tourism, yet they remain undervalued, undertrained and underpaid;

J. whereas even in the digital age, tourism thrives on human connection; whereas soft skills are vital for inclusive tourism and visitor satisfaction, yet they remain undervalued, undertrained and underpaid;

Or. en

Amendment 106

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Recital J

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

J. whereas even in the digital age, tourism thrives on human connection; whereas soft skills are vital for inclusive tourism, yet they remain undervalued, undertrained and underpaid;

J. whereas even in the digital age, tourism thrives on human connection; whereas soft skills are vital, yet they remain undervalued, undertrained and underpaid;

Or. fr

Amendment 107

Daniel Attard

Motion for a resolution

Recital J a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 regional development, prompting infrastructure investments, fuelling growth across various sectors beyond tourism as well as bringing industry sectors and ecosystems to the regions;

Or. en

Amendment 108

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital J a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Ja. whereas it is important to reiterate to Europeans the value of tourism as a solid and strategic economic sector, generating employment, territorial cohesion and European identity, and it should not be treated as a minor area of the economy;

Or. es

Amendment 109

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Recital K

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 State’s living heritage;

Or. en

Amendment 110

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Recital K

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K. whereas culture, heritage, identity and the protection of local languages are the pillars of sustainable and respectful European tourism, with volunteers and local communities playing a crucial role in preserving and promoting of each Member State’s living heritage;

Or. es

Amendment 111

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Recital K

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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

Or. fr

Amendment 112

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Recital K a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K a. whereas cities, towns and municipalities are central actors in Europe’s tourism ecosystem, as they manage the cultural, social and territorial fabric that hosts visitors; whereas local and regional authorities play a decisive role in preserving living heritage, shaping community-led tourism, supporting SMEs and developing thematic cultural routes that strengthen local identity and balanced regional development;

Or. en

Amendment 113

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital K a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K a. whereas the preservation, protection and promotion of cultural heritage in all forms can act as a catalyst for strengthening intercultural relations, sustainable tourism and regional development, as well as reconciliation and cultural coexistence, enhancing the involvement of local communities;

Or. en

Amendment 114

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital K a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K a. whereas safeguarding cultural heritage demands proactive management of visitor flows, protection of vulnerable sites and the inclusion of local communities in decision-making to prevent erosion, commodification and irreversible loss;

Or. en

Amendment 115

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Recital K b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K b. whereas Europe’s brewing heritage constitutes a significant part of its intangible cultural identity, reflecting centuries-old craftsmanship, gastronomy and intergenerational traditions; whereas brewing-related ecosystems — including microbreweries, festivals, museums, brotherhoods and local producers — contribute to cultural tourism, strengthen community engagement and diversify regional tourism offers beyond traditional hotspots;

Or. en

Amendment 116

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Recital K c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K c. whereas digital innovation is increasingly shaping cultural and tourism experiences across Europe; whereas interactive mapping tools, immersive technologies, augmented reality, community-based digital platforms and “phygital” experiences can enhance access to local heritage, support SMEs, improve destination management and allow visitors to engage more deeply with authentic cultural ecosystems — including brewing traditions and local craftsmanship — thereby contributing to more sustainable, data-driven and community-led tourism models;

Or. en

Amendment 117

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Recital K d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

K d. whereas targeted EU funding, including pilot projects, preparatory actions and support under programmes, such as the Single Market Programme, Creative Europe, Interreg, the Digital Europe Programme and Horizon Europe, can play a decisive role in enabling local authorities, SMEs and cultural actors to test innovative models in cultural tourism, develop digital tools, strengthen thematic networks — including brewing-related ecosystems — and scale successful initiatives across regions;

Or. en

Amendment 118

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital L

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

L. whereas the EU Ecolabel, which represents one of several sustainability standards, is currently applied solely to European tourism accommodation and not to the entire value chain in tourism destinations, and although its adoption by tourism accommodations is rising, its overall market impact remains limited;

Or. en

Amendment 119

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Recital L

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 market impact remains limited; whereas addressing pressures linked to waste generation, energy consumption, water scarcity and resource efficiency are becoming increasingly relevant;

Or. en

Amendment 120

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital L

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 market impact remains limited; whereas certification must be paired with enforceable obligations, transparency in supply chains, and environmental impact monitoring to avoid green-washing;

Or. en

Amendment 121

Daniel Attard

Motion for a resolution

Recital M a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 while strengthening rural economies, supporting local producers, and promoting environmental stewardship; whereas such initiatives are increasingly recognised as a pillar of quality and sustainable tourism development across the Union;

Or. en

Amendment 122

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital N

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

N. whereas the tourism industry should transition towards a circular economy model, improving resource efficiency in waste, water, and energy management, supported by data-driven practices;

N. whereas the tourism industry should transition towards a circular economy model, improving resource efficiency in waste, water, food, mobility and energy management; whereas this transition requires the adoption of responsible production and consumption practices, the reduction of waste streams, the reuse of resources and the safeguarding of local ecosystems; whereas data-driven planning, monitoring and management tools are essential to support this shift and to improve the long-term sustainability and resilience of tourism destinations;

Or. en

Amendment 123

Marjan Šarec, Benoit Cassart, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Recital N

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

N. whereas the tourism industry should transition towards a circular economy model, improving resource efficiency in waste, water, and energy management, supported by data-driven practices;

N. whereas the tourism industry should transition towards a circular economy model, improving resource efficiency in waste, water, and energy management, supported by data-driven sustainable practices;

Or. en

Amendment 124

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital N a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

N a. whereas territorial carrying capacity and biodiversity protection must inform destination limits, visitor caps, and infrastructure planning;

Or. en

Amendment 125

Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Recital O

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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26 COM(2021)0350.

27 OECD, ‘Building strong and resilient tourism destinations’, OECD Publishing, 2025, p. 6-8.

Or. de

Amendment 126

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital O

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

O. whereas recognition of tourism as one of Europe’s 14 strategic industrial ecosystems26 underscores the need to move beyond assumptions of its inherent resilience27 towards a holistic European strategy built upon strong policy coordination, reflecting the sector’s cross-cutting nature, as well as targeted and effective funding; whereas it is crucial to build resilience within the tourism ecosystem and take proactive action to prevent and mitigate vulnerabilities and risks that may lead to crises; whereas it is important to build on a risk-based approach, to improve the preparedness and resilience of the tourism sector; whereas these challenges highlight the urgent need for a structured and coordinated EU-level approach to safeguard the resilience, sustainability, and competitiveness of European tourism;

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26 COM(2021)0350.

27 OECD, ‘Building strong and resilient tourism destinations’, OECD Publishing, 2025, p. 6-8.

Or. en

Amendment 127

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital O

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

O. whereas recognition of tourism as one of Europe’s 14 strategic industrial ecosystems26 underscores the need to move beyond assumptions of its inherent resilience27 towards a holistic European strategy built upon strong policy coordination, reflecting the sector’s cross-cutting nature, as well as targeted and effective funding; whereas regions with excessive dependence on tourism face volatility and reduced industrial diversification, in tension with EU reindustrialisation strategies and with risk of crowding out investment, skills and land needed for higher-productivity sectors, thereby constraining long-term convergence and competitiveness;

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26 COM(2021)0350.

27 OECD, ‘Building strong and resilient tourism destinations’, OECD Publishing, 2025, p. 6-8.

Or. en

Amendment 128

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Recital O

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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26 COM(2021)0350.

27 OECD, ‘Building strong and resilient tourism destinations’, OECD Publishing, 2025, p. 6-8.

Or. es

Amendment 129

Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Recital O

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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26 COM(2021)0350.

27 OECD, ‘Building strong and resilient tourism destinations’, OECD Publishing, 2025, p. 6-8.

Or. en

Amendment 130

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital O a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

O a. whereas the Commission announced the forthcoming publication of the first ever EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy, marking a significant opportunity toward establishing a coherent and forward-looking sustainable framework for the sector; whereas this initiative should aim to strengthen the resilience, environmental sustainability, and digital transformation of tourism ecosystems across the Union, ensuring that future growth aligns with the EU’s broader climate and social objectives;

Or. en

Amendment 131

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Recital O a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

O a. whereas any new EU initiative affecting the tourism ecosystem should avoid adding disproportionate administrative or financial burdens on SMEs, which represent the vast majority of tourism operators; whereas a competitiveness assessment should systematically accompany all legislative and non-legislative proposals impacting the tourism sector;

Or. en

Amendment 132

Elena Nevado del Campo, Borja Giménez Larraz

Motion for a resolution

Recital P

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P. whereas Parliament has consistently called for the inclusion of a dedicated budget line for tourism in the EU general budget; whereas upcoming negotiations on the post-2027 multiannual financial framework (MFF) present a fresh opportunity to address long-term, stable funding for tourism;

Or. es

Amendment 133

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Recital P

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 134

Marjan Šarec, Benoit Cassart, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Recital P

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P. whereas Parliament has consistently called for the inclusion of a dedicated budget line for tourism in the EU general budget; whereas upcoming negotiations on the next multiannual financial framework (MFF 2028-2034) present a timely opportunity to address a dedicated, long-term, stable funding for tourism;

Or. en

Amendment 135

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Recital P a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P a. whereas new legislative proposals on Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028-2034, particularly the National and Regional Partnership Plans and the Competitiveness Fund, will play a key role in supporting the clean transition, digital transformation, skills, sustainability and overall competitiveness of the tourism ecosystem across all regions of the Union;

Or. en

Amendment 136

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital P a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P a. whereas tourism is a vital economic driver for the EU, as it contributes to 10% of the EU’s GDP, significantly impacting growth, employment and social development, which makes it an asset in addressing economic downturns and unemployment;

Or. en

Amendment 137

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Recital P a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P a. whereas there is a clear need for sustained public and private investments in tourism infrastructure, upskilling and reskilling, and EU funding instruments that are accessible to SMEs for green and digital upgrades;

Or. en

Amendment 138

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital P a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P a. whereas the EU currently lacks a centralised structure to coordinate policies and funding instruments dedicated to enhancing sustainability throughout Europe as the top global tourist destination;

Or. en

Amendment 139

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Recital P b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P b. whereas the Parliament has called on the Commission to assess and advance the establishment of a European Agency for Tourism, recognising that such an Agency could strengthen EU coordination and provide essential support functions for the tourism ecosystem, including the systematic collection and analysis of comparable data, the strengthening of crisis-management capacities, the promotion of the European tourism brand in third countries, enhanced technical and administrative support for SMEs, and the facilitation of the exchange of best practices necessary for a sustainable, resilient and competitive European tourism model;

Or. en

Amendment 140

Nikolina Brnjac, Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Recital P b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P b. whereas tourism directly accounts for approximately 5 % of the European Union’s gross domestic product, representing a key socio-economic sector in terms of value added, jobs and regional cohesion; whereas indirect effects further increase the sector’s overall contribution, reaching estimates of around 10 % of GDP when all spill-over effects are considered;

Or. en

Amendment 141

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital P b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P b. whereas tourism constitutes an important opportunity to attract people to areas at risk of depopulation or with low housing demand, such as inland regions, small towns, or areas with occasional demand;

Or. en

Amendment 142

Nikolina Brnjac, Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Recital P c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P c. whereas approximately 25 % of Europeans are persons with disabilities or with limited mobility, and the proportion of people aged 60+ stands at 21 % today and is expected to rise to 30 % by 2030 according to Eurostat; whereas addressing these demographic shifts by investing in accessible and age-friendly tourism represents a major opportunity for competitiveness, quality upgrades and year-round demand;

Or. en

Amendment 143

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital P c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P c. whereas the use of residential properties for tourism purposes can also generate additional income for families, support their economic independence from the State, and serve as a source of funding for energy-efficient renovation of buildings;

Or. en

Amendment 144

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Recital P d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P d. Whereas tourism generates approximately 5 % of total EU employment, but faces visible negative trends such as a high share of temporary employment, which stands at 21 %; whereas targeted measures to enhance skills, job quality and career pathways are key to ensuring that tourism remains an attractive and competitive employer;

Or. en

Amendment 145

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital P d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P d. whereas any measures or actions that may foster negative perceptions of tourism or contribute to tourism-phobia should be avoided;

Or. en

Amendment 146

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Recital P e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P e. whereas there is a growing impact of short-term rentals (STRs) on housing affordability, functioning of local communities, the competitiveness of SMEs in the tourism ecosystem and the level playing field within the Single Market;

Or. en

Amendment 147

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital P e (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P e. whereas tourism per se is not a problem, and a holistic urban strategy together with effective local management is necessary, contributing to the democratisation of tourism;

Or. en

Amendment 148

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Recital P f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P f. whereas the EU is fully committed to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted by the United Nations in September 2015; whereas Eurostat monitors the EU’s progress towards the SDGs along a set of 102 indicators; whereas tourism may directly contribute to the achievement of the SDGs;

Or. en

Amendment 149

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital P f (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P f. whereas a one-size-fits-all solution is not suitable in the context of short-term rentals, given the diversity of local realities and the number of municipalities and local territorial entities in Europe;

Or. en

Amendment 150

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Recital P g (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P g. whereas tourism delivers major economic, cultural and social benefits across the Union, but can also create environmental pressures, contribute to the fragmentation of living space and generate social and cultural challenges when growth is unmanaged; whereas these issues underline the need for smart, sustainable and locally adapted tourism policies rather than restrictive or one-size-fits-all approaches;

Or. en

Amendment 151

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital P g (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P g. whereas consumers should not be penalised for engaging in short-term rentals;

Or. en

Amendment 152

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Recital P h (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

P h. whereas short-term rentals solutions need to be adapted to each specific situation, and it is up to local authorities to take action in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity;

Or. en

Amendment 153

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

From isolation to opportunity: enhanced connectivity as a catalyst for regional tourism growth

Sustainable Connectivity & Balanced Mobility Networks

Or. en

Amendment 154

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Affirms that connectivity is a precondition for the freedom of movement enshrined in the Treaties; calls on the Commission and the Member States to recognise connectivity as an essential service that underpins the freedom of movement, including for travel; advocates the establishment of clear benchmarks to assess the accessibility and affordability of sustainable travel options for remote and peripheral regions;

1. Affirms that connectivity is a precondition for the freedom of movement enshrined in the Treaties; calls on the Commission and the Member States to recognise accessible, reliable and affordable connectivity as an essential service that underpins the freedom of movement, including for travel; advocates the establishment of clear, measurable and regularly updated benchmarks to assess the accessibility, quality and affordability of sustainable travel options for remote, sparsely populated, insular and peripheral regions, with specific attention to small islands; underlines that such benchmarks are vital for ensuring year-round connectivity, supporting local communities and SMEs, and safeguarding the long-term resilience of tourism-dependent regions;

Or. en

Amendment 155

Milan Mazurek, Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 156

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1. Affirms that connectivity is a precondition for the freedom of movement enshrined in the Treaties; calls on the Commission and the Member States to recognise barrier-free connectivity as an essential service that underpins the freedom of movement, including for travel; advocates the establishment of clear benchmarks to assess the barrier-free accessibility and affordability of sustainable travel options for remote, rural and peripheral regions;

Or. en

Amendment 157

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. fr

Amendment 158

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. es

Amendment 159

Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 160

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec, Valérie Devaux, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 161

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 diversification of tourism flows, including the promotion of off-season tourism;

Or. en

Amendment 162

Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

1 a. Calls for measures to manage tourism flows, including the promotion of off-season tourism, the diversification of destinations and activities, and the use of digital tools and data-driven planning, ensuring a balanced distribution of tourism across EU regions;

Or. en

Amendment 163

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 1 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 regions; underlines that balancing tourism and spreading its benefits to underserved areas requires connectivity - a key to easing pressure on over-visited hotspots while revitalising local economies;

Or. en

Amendment 164

Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Draws attention to the disproportionate influence of major carriers and digital platforms in steering market trends and exposing destinations to structural risks; calls on the Commission to conduct a study examining tourism’s dependence on dominant players with strong market power in the transport and tourism sectors, assessing threats to connectivity, pricing, service continuity and resilience and proposing actions to limit market concentration and enhance fair competition, including through appropriate legal, regulatory and financial measures, where relevant;

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Or. de

Amendment 165

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Draws attention to the disproportionate influence of major carriers and digital platforms in shaping market dynamics, guiding consumer choice, steering market trends and exposing destinations, particularly remote, rural and island regions, to significant structural risks; calls on the Commission to conduct a study examining tourism’s dependence on dominant players with strong market power in the transport and tourism sectors, assessing threats to connectivity, pricing, service continuity, labour conditions and the long-term resilience of destinations; further urges the Commission to put forward actions to limit excessive market concentration, strengthen transparency and fair competition, and enhance the competitiveness and resilience of SMEs and local operators, including through appropriate legal, regulatory and financial measures, where relevant;

Or. en

Amendment 166

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Draws attention to the disproportionate influence of major carriers and digital platforms in steering market trends and exposing destinations and hospitality businesses to structural risks; calls on the Commission to conduct a study examining tourism’s dependence on dominant players with strong market power in the transport and tourism sectors, including hospitality, hotels, restaurants, bars and cafés, assessing threats to connectivity, pricing, fair conditions for business users, service continuity and resilience and proposing actions to limit market concentration and enhance fair competition, including through appropriate legal, regulatory and financial measures, where relevant;

Or. en

Amendment 167

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 168

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Draws attention to the disproportionate influence of major carriers and digital platforms in steering market trends and exposing destinations to structural risks; calls on the Commission to conduct a study examining tourism’s dependence on dominant players with strong market power in the transport and tourism sectors, assessing threats to connectivity, pricing, fair conditions for all business users, service continuity and resilience and proposing actions to limit market concentration and enhance fair competition and consumer protection, and through appropriate legal, regulatory and financial measures, where relevant, including through legislative initiative on short-term rentals;

Or. en

Amendment 169

François Kalfon, Daniel Attard

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Draws attention to the disproportionate influence of major carriers and digital platforms in steering market trends and exposing destinations to structural risks; calls on the Commission to conduct a study examining tourism’s dependence on dominant players with strong market power in the transport and tourism sectors, assessing threats to connectivity, fair pricing, service continuity and resilience and proposing actions to limit market concentration and unreasonable price variations and to enhance fair competition, including through appropriate legal, regulatory and financial measures, where relevant;

Or. en

Amendment 170

Milan Mazurek, Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Draws attention to the disproportionate influence of major carriers and digital platforms in steering market trends and exposing destinations to structural risks; calls on the Commission to conduct a study examining tourism’s dependence on dominant players with strong market power in the transport and tourism sectors, assessing threats to connectivity, pricing, service continuity and resilience and proposing actions to limit market concentration, prevent monopolies and enhance fair competition, including through appropriate legal, regulatory and financial measures, where relevant;

Or. en

Amendment 171

Marjan Šarec, Benoit Cassart, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

2. Draws attention to the disproportionate influence of major carriers and digital platforms in steering market trends and exposing destinations to structural risks; calls on the Commission to conduct a study examining tourism’s dependence on dominant players with strong market power in the transport and tourism sectors, assessing threats to connectivity, pricing, service continuity and resilience and proposing actions to limit market concentration and enhance fair competition, including through appropriate, regulatory and financial measures, where relevant;

Or. en

Amendment 172

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Views efficient transport connections as the foundation of a sustainable, competitive European tourism sector; underlines the effect of over-tourism on transport and the need to relieve pressure on hotspot destinations while opening access to emerging ones and redirecting tourism flows towards lesser-known destinations and communities; calls for the expansion of connectivity to remote and underserved EU regions to ensure inclusive growth through sustainable travel or touristic activity options such as the use of the EuroVelo (European cycle route network), fostering regional development and with it a wider distribution of economic benefits and reducing the stresses of destinations operating beyond capacity;

Or. en

Amendment 173

Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; calls for the expansion of connectivity to remote and underserved EU regions to ensure inclusive growth through sustainable travel as well as deseasonalisation; calls for ensuring that connectivity is matched with quality infrastructure and frequent services capable of accommodating new and/or diversified tourism flows without compromising residents’ accessibility and affordability, especially for vulnerable regions such as the above;

Or. en

Amendment 174

Sérgio Humberto

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the forthcoming EU sustainable tourism strategy includes suitable investment to improve connectivity in destinations located in inland, insular, mountainous and outermost regions, including air, sea and land links; understands that such investment is essential to encourage the diversification of tourist flows and reduce pressure on overcrowded destinations;

Or. pt

Amendment 175

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; calls for the expansion of connectivity to remote and underserved EU regions to ensure inclusive growth through sustainable travel, thereby supporting regional development; stresses that such an approach helps distribute economic benefits more equitably while easing pressure on destinations that are operating at or beyond their capacity;

Or. en

Amendment 176

Milan Mazurek, Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 177

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. fr

Amendment 178

Marjan Šarec, Benoit Cassart, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 179

Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Views efficient transport connections as the foundation of a sustainable, competitive and resilient European tourism sector – relieving pressure on hotspot destinations while opening access to emerging ones; calls for the expansion and enhancement of connectivity to remote and underserved EU regions to ensure inclusive growth through sustainable travel;

Or. en

Amendment 180

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 181

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3. Views efficient transport connections as the foundation of a sustainable, resilient and competitive European tourism sector – relieving pressure on hotspot destinations while opening access to emerging ones; calls for the expansion of connectivity to insular, remote and underserved EU regions to ensure inclusive growth through sustainable travel;

Or. en

Amendment 182

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. es

Amendment 183

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3 a. Emphasises the importance of initiatives such as EuroVelo, the European cycle route network, and sustainable waterway tourism and waterside activities, such as cycling, walking, gastronomy, and cultural experiences, in offering a tourism model in which the journey itself is central; stresses that such initiatives support the sustainable transportation of people and goods and strengthen local communities and SMEs;

Or. en

Amendment 184

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3 a. Highlights the importance of initiatives, such as EuroVelo, the European cycle route network, and waterway tourism, which promote a tourism model where the journey itself is central; stresses that these initiatives contribute to sustainable transport of people and goods and help strengthen local communities and SMEs;

Or. en

Amendment 185

Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Borja Giménez Larraz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3a. Warns that emerging, rural and mountain destinations face distinct but relevant challenges and therefore the strategy must provide for bespoke support mechanisms on the basis of profiles and vulnerabilities;

Or. es

Amendment 186

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec, Valérie Devaux, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 3 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

3 b. Calls for greater investment in Europe’s rivers and canals to protect biodiversity and strengthen water system resilience, noting their significant potential for sustainable tourism and for a more balanced distribution of visitors across regions;

Or. en

Amendment 187

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Calls for exploring the potential for the wider deployment of public service obligations, including multimodal configurations, to serve residents and visitors alike – especially in island and remote areas – stressing their role in reinforcing territorial cohesion; calls for a greater EU financial support to strengthen public transport services, enabling them to become more flexible, accessible, reliable, multimodal and better tailored to territorial realities, especially in insular and remote areas; emphasises that such services should not only guarantee adequate access for residents, but also enhance community connectivity, social inclusion and the accessibility of tourism destinations; highlights that, where these measures prove insufficient to address persistent structural disadvantages, an effective connectivity compensation mechanism, as a dedicated legal and financial instrument, should be established to ensure equitable access and safeguard the long-term viability and cohesion of these regions;

Or. en

Amendment 188

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Emphasises the need to ensure that the EU’s outermost regions, competing more intensively with non-EU regions, remain competitive and are not penalized by EU legislation; recalls that Europe’s islands and outermost regions are central to the regions tourism economy and should receive adequate funding from CEF and other sources to allow them invest in infrastructure to improve connectivity and to continue to attract tourist by making the visitor experience as sustainable as possible; calls for exploring the potential for the wider deployment of public service obligations, including multimodal configurations, to serve residents and visitors alike – especially in island and remote areas – stressing their role in reinforcing territorial cohesion;

Or. en

Amendment 189

Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4. Calls for exploring the potential for the wider deployment of multimodal configurations to serve residents and visitors alike – especially in island and remote areas;

Or. de

Amendment 190

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Vivien Costanzo, François Kalfon

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 visitors alike – especially in island and remote areas – stressing their role in reinforcing territorial cohesion;

Or. en

Amendment 191

Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 192

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. es

Amendment 193

Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 194

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 4 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

4 a. Emphasises the need to ensure that the EU’s outermost regions and islands, which are central to regional tourism economies, remain competitive and are fairly supported by EU legislation, receiving adequate funding through the CEF and other instruments to enable the necessary investments in infrastructure that improve connectivity and strengthen their capacity to attract tourist flows by enhancing the sustainability of the travel experience offered;

Or. en

Amendment 195

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Welcomes progress made on the trans-European transport network and the robust Connecting Europe Facility budget under the next MFF to support a sustainable, interconnected European transport system, which is equally vital for tourism; nevertheless, regrets that the new MFF proposal once again fails to include a stand-alone budget line for tourism; deplores the fact that co-financing is being reduced for the outermost regions, even though they are the territories furthest from the continent and it is particularly necessary to ensure connectivity and promote sustainable investments there; welcomes the emphasis under the new CEF on cross-border projects as a key element in improving European connectivity; underscores, however, the need to ensure that this approach does not leave numerous regions behind or limit allocations for projects integrated into the global network, thereby preventing imbalances in territorial development and preserving social and territorial cohesion in the EU; reaffirms that dedicated EU funding for sustainable tourism would yield substantial returns, including stronger territorial cohesion in peripheral and island regions;

Or. es

Amendment 196

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Welcomes progress made on the trans-European transport network and the robust Connecting Europe Facility budget under the next MFF to support a sustainable, interconnected European transport system, which is equally vital for tourism; nevertheless, deplores that the new MFF proposal once again fails to include a stand-alone budget line for tourism; reaffirms that dedicated EU funding for sustainable tourism would yield substantial returns, notably by strengthening the sector’s resilience and supporting its green and digital transitions in line with EU policy priorities, while ensuring sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth, including stronger territorial cohesion in peripheral and island regions; stresses that such a budget line is essential to support the implementation of the forthcoming EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism as well as new common institutions and policies, such as a European Agency for Tourism;

Or. en

Amendment 197

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Welcomes progress made on the trans-European transport network and the robust Connecting Europe Facility budget under the next MFF to support a sustainable, accessible and interconnected European transport system, which is equally vital for tourism in all regions of the EU; nevertheless, regrets that the new MFF proposal once again fails to include an EU programme and a stand-alone budget line for sustainable tourism; reaffirms that dedicated EU funding for sustainable tourism would yield substantial returns, including stronger territorial cohesion in peripheral island and outermost regions; calls for the update and revision of the Guide on EU funding for tourism to support the next MFF;

Or. en

Amendment 198

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. it

Amendment 199

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. es

Amendment 200

Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. de

Amendment 201

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 202

Marjan Šarec, Benoit Cassart, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5. Welcomes progress made on the trans-European transport network and calls for a robust Connecting Europe Facility budget under the next MFF (2028-2034) to support a sustainable, interconnected European transport system, which is equally vital for tourism; nevertheless, regrets that the new MFF proposal once again fails to include a stand-alone budget line for tourism; reaffirms that dedicated EU funding for sustainable tourism would yield substantial returns, including stronger territorial cohesion in peripheral and island regions;

Or. en

Amendment 203

Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 204

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5 a. Calls for the EU tourism strategy to include specific funding streams supporting the transition to sustainable tourism models in regions affected by seasonality, permanent or intense tourist pressure, high levels of sectoral specialisation and asset degradation; emphasises that such funds should enable pilot projects, capacity building and structural transformation, prioritising sustainable infrastructure, clean connectivity, territorial diversification, and training and professionalisation programmes that strengthen local talent and help workers adapt to new skills and market needs;

Or. en

Amendment 205

Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Borja Giménez Larraz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5a. Calls for the strategy to include specific funds to support the transition to sustainable tourism; notes that those funds should make it easier to carry out pilot projects, capacity-building and structural transformation, giving priority to sustainable infrastructure, clean connectivity, territorial diversification and training and professionalisation programmes, placing focus on local talent and adaptation to new demands;

Or. es

Amendment 206

Sérgio Humberto

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5a. Reiterates that the cross-cutting nature of tourism requires robust political and administrative coordination; calls on the Commission to set up a dedicated directorate-general for sustainable tourism that is provided with appropriate resources in order to guarantee an integrated institutional approach, improve management of existing funding programmes and address today’s fragmented European governance in the sector;

Or. pt

Amendment 207

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5a. Highlights the need to reconvert mature tourism destinations, particularly sun and beach resorts, which face sustainability and competitiveness challenges; calls on the Commission to draw up a European plan for the conversion of mature destinations, paying particular attention to Spain, Italy, France and Greece;

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Amendment 208

Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Borja Giménez Larraz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 5 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

5b. Recommends that EU policies and financial instruments — especially the structural and investment funds, the Just Transition Fund and cohesion programmes — incorporate specific criteria to support tourist areas in transition, particularly those affected by seasonality, demographic pressure, loss of attractiveness, climate change or asset depletion, along with depopulated areas and those at risk of depopulation, or small, medium-sized and emerging destinations with the potential to receive high numbers of tourists;

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Amendment 209

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; calls on the Commission to provide targeted support for using low-emission and zero-emission vehicles in tourism – for example, through incentives for e-vehicle leasing and charging infrastructure – particularly in island, rural, mountain and outermost regions, to boost green mobility and reduce the environmental footprint of visitors;

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, such as public transport and active mobility; calls on the Commission to provide targeted support for using low-emission and zero-emission vehicles in tourism – for example, through incentives for e-vehicle leasing and charging infrastructure – particularly in island, rural, mountain and outermost regions, to boost green mobility and reduce the environmental footprint of visitors; stresses that this transition depends on an adequate destination-level charging infrastructure, including fast-charging solutions in order to serve pressing needs for company, operational and passenger transport vehicles; emphasises that targeted EU financial support with clear benchmarks is essential to enable scalable electrification across the tourism ecosystem and ensure that mobility decarbonisation contributes eﬀectively to climate objectives and sustainable destination management;

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Amendment 210

Marjan Šarec, Benoit Cassart, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; calls on the Commission to provide targeted support for using low-emission and zero-emission vehicles in tourism – for example, through incentives for e-vehicle leasing and charging infrastructure – particularly in island, rural, mountain and outermost regions, to boost green mobility and reduce the environmental footprint of visitors;

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; calls on the Commission to provide targeted support for using low-emission and zero-emission vehicles in tourism – for example, through incentives for e-vehicle leasing and charging infrastructure – particularly in island, rural, mountain and outermost regions, to boost sustainable mobility and reduce the environmental footprint of visitors; calls for the establishment of a platform where destinations can share successful visitor management models and best practices; calls on the Member States to make their best effort to implement sustainable measures in the transport and tourism sector;

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Amendment 211

Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; calls on the Commission to provide targeted support for using low-emission and zero-emission vehicles in tourism – for example, through incentives for e-vehicle leasing and charging infrastructure – particularly in island, rural, mountain and outermost regions, to boost green mobility and reduce the environmental footprint of visitors;

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Amendment 212

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; calls on the Commission to provide targeted support for using low-emission and zero-emission vehicles in tourism – for example, through incentives for e-vehicle leasing and charging infrastructure – particularly in island, rural, mountain and outermost regions, to boost green mobility and reduce the environmental footprint of visitors;

6. Calls for the integration of sustainable tourism mobility into EU transport policy, with investment in short-distance sustainable connections for the benefit of visitors and residents alike; calls on the Commission to provide targeted support for using low-emission and zero-emission vehicles in tourism – for example, through incentives for e-vehicle leasing and charging infrastructure – particularly in island, rural, mountain and outermost regions, to boost green mobility and reduce the environmental footprint of visitors; furthermore, emphasises the need to ensure adequate logistics infrastructure and intermodal connections to support tourism supply chains and local economic ecosystems;

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Amendment 213

François Kalfon, Daniel Attard

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; calls on the Commission to provide targeted support for using low-emission and zero-emission vehicles in tourism – for example, through incentives for e-vehicle leasing and charging infrastructure – particularly in island, rural, mountain and outermost regions, to boost green mobility and reduce the environmental footprint of visitors;

6. Calls for the integration of sustainable tourism mobility into EU transport policy, with investment in last-mile connections, night trains, cycling infrastructures, and sustainable and affordable urban mobility solutions for the benefit of visitors and residents alike; calls on the Commission to provide targeted support for using low-emission and zero-emission vehicles in tourism – for example, through incentives for e-vehicle and e-bike leasing and charging infrastructure – particularly in island, rural, mountain and outermost regions, to boost green mobility and reduce the environmental footprint of visitors;

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Amendment 214

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; calls on the Commission to provide targeted support for using low-emission and zero-emission vehicles in tourism – for example, through incentives for e-vehicle leasing and charging infrastructure – particularly in island, rural, mountain and outermost regions, to boost green mobility and reduce the environmental footprint of visitors;

Or. en

Amendment 215

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; calls on the Commission to provide targeted support for using low-emission and zero-emission vehicles in tourism – for example, through incentives for e-vehicle leasing and charging infrastructure – particularly in island, rural, mountain and outermost regions, to boost green mobility and reduce the environmental footprint of visitors;

Or. en

Amendment 216

Cynthia Ní Mhurchú

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; calls on the Commission to provide targeted support for using low-emission and zero-emission vehicles in tourism – for example, through incentives for e-vehicle leasing and charging infrastructure – particularly in island, rural, mountain and outermost regions, to boost green mobility and reduce the environmental footprint of visitors;

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; calls on the Commission to provide targeted support for using low-emission and zero-emission vehicles in tourism and investment for the development of associated infrastructure – for example, through incentives for e-vehicle leasing and charging infrastructure – particularly in island, rural, mountain and outermost regions, to boost green mobility and reduce the environmental footprint of visitors;

Or. en

Amendment 217

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 6 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

6 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to support the development and expansion of European long-distance cycling tourism routes, and to support investments aimed at upgrading bicycle infrastructure and improving road safety for cyclists, including through dedicated funding instruments and close cooperation with regional and local authorities;

Or. en

Amendment 218

Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Calls for the EU to support clean transport options, such as electric and hybrid ferries with shore power and hybrid-electric aircraft, with priority for islands and peripheral territories;

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Amendment 219

Nikolina Brnjac, Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Calls for the EU to support clean transport options, such as electric and hybrid ferries with shore power and hybrid-electric aircraft, with priority for islands and peripheral territories;

7. Highlights the crucial role of maritime connections for island, coastal and peripheral regions, which function as essential services for both residents and tourists; stresses the importance of public service obligations (PSOs), modern fleets and smart timetabling that balance local mobility needs with tourism flows and help reduce seasonal pressure; calls for the EU to support clean transport options, such as electric and hybrid ferries with shore power and hybrid-electric aircraft, with priority for islands and peripheral territories;

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Amendment 220

Sérgio Humberto

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Calls for the EU to support clean transport options, such as electric and hybrid ferries with shore power and hybrid-electric aircraft, with priority for islands and peripheral territories;

7. Calls for the EU to support clean transport options, such as electric and hybrid ferries with shore power and hybrid-electric aircraft, with priority for islands and peripheral territories; measures to advance zero- or low-emission technologies for air and maritime transport should only be introduced when their technological and economic feasibility has been proven and such measures should be joined by proportional support measures for operators and regions that are highly dependent on air and sea links;

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Amendment 221

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Calls for the EU to support clean transport options, such as electric and hybrid ferries with shore power and hybrid-electric aircraft, with priority for islands and peripheral territories;

7. Calls for the EU to support clean transport options, such as ferries using carbon-neutral fuels, batteries and hybrid propulsion, equipped with shore power supply technologies, as well as hybrid-electric aircraft, with priority for islands and peripheral territories;

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Amendment 222

Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Calls for the EU to support clean transport options, such as electric and hybrid ferries with shore power and hybrid-electric aircraft, with priority for islands and peripheral territories;

7. Calls for the EU to continue supporting clean transport options, in particular electric and hybrid ferries with shore power and hybrid-electric aircraft, with priority for islands and peripheral territories, which heavily rely on transport connectivity;

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Amendment 223

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Calls for the EU to support clean transport options, such as electric and hybrid ferries with shore power and hybrid-electric aircraft, with priority for islands and peripheral territories;

7. Calls for the EU to support clean transport options, such as electric and hybrid ferries with shore power and hybrid-electric aircraft, with priority for islands, outermost and peripheral territories;

Or. en

Amendment 224

Marjan Šarec, Benoit Cassart, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Calls for the EU to support clean transport options, such as electric and hybrid ferries with shore power and hybrid-electric aircraft, with priority for islands and peripheral territories;

7. Calls for the EU to support sustainable transport options, such as electric and hybrid ferries with shore power and hybrid-electric aircraft, with priority for islands and peripheral territories;

Or. en

Amendment 225

Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7. Calls for the EU to support clean transport options, such as electric and hybrid ferries with shore power and hybrid-electric aircraft, with priority for islands and peripheral territories;

7. Calls for the EU to support clean transport options, such as electric and hybrid ferries with shore power and electric-powered boats, with priority for islands and peripheral territories;

Or. en

Amendment 226

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 7 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

7 a. Acknowledges that both transport and tourism have a significant impact on the energy needs of destinations in the EU; stresses the urgent need for tourism and all forms of transport - rail, road, maritime and air - to be explicitly reflected in the future EU energy policies and actions to support tourism destinations for their green energy transition and specific infrastructure needs; calls on the Commission to swiftly provide further support for tourism sector’s energy infrastructure, and on Member States - to explicitly include tourism energy needs in their national energy and climate plans;

Or. en

Amendment 227

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 and simplified rail ticketing to improve travel flexibility; welcomes the vision for a high-speed rail network to promote efficient rail connections between European capitals as an alternative to short-haul flights, while expanding tourism to peripheral regions beyond traditional hotspots; furthermore, sees night trains as a key asset for diversifying tourism and enabling the development of underserved tourism destinations;

8. Recognises rail as a cornerstone of sustainable tourism and a viable alternative to more polluting modes of transport; stresses that railway connectivity and intermodal terminals are equally essential to guarantee the delivery of goods and services required by tourism destinations; calls for increased investment in cross-border rail infrastructure and simplified rail ticketing to improve travel flexibility; stresses the need to accelerate the deployment of seamless multimodal ticketing systems integrating rail, air and maritime services; welcomes the vision for a high-speed rail network to promote efficient rail connections between European capitals as an alternative to short-haul flights, while expanding tourism to peripheral regions beyond traditional hotspots; furthermore, sees night trains as a key asset for diversifying tourism and enabling the development of underserved tourism destinations; stresses that investments in last-mile infrastructure and in regional airports, ports and local mobility systems are crucial to ensure equitable access to tourism opportunities, especially in remote, rural and island regions;

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Amendment 228

Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 and simplified rail ticketing to improve travel flexibility; welcomes the vision for a high-speed rail network to promote efficient rail connections between European capitals as an alternative to short-haul flights, while expanding tourism to peripheral regions beyond traditional hotspots; furthermore, sees night trains as a key asset for diversifying tourism and enabling the development of underserved tourism destinations;

8. Recognises rail as a cornerstone of sustainable tourism and a viable alternative to more polluting modes of transport; calls for increased investment in the entire rail infrastructure, particularly in cross-border sections and simplified rail ticketing to improve travel flexibility; welcomes the vision for a high-speed rail network to promote efficient rail connections between European capitals as an alternative to short-haul flights as long as connectivity of all territories is guaranteed, while expanding tourism to peripheral regions beyond traditional hotspots; highlights, however, that investment in regional rail lines as well as support of alternative solutions such as night trains is of outmost importance for the capillarity of the TEN-T rail network and could have a positive impact in diversifying tourism, enabling the development of underserved tourism destinations, and promoting more sustainable modes of tourism, such as rural, cultural and ecotourism;

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Amendment 229

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Vivien Costanzo, François Kalfon

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 and simplified rail ticketing to improve travel flexibility; welcomes the vision for a high-speed rail network to promote efficient rail connections between European capitals as an alternative to short-haul flights, while expanding tourism to peripheral regions beyond traditional hotspots; furthermore, sees night trains as a key asset for diversifying tourism and enabling the development of underserved tourism destinations;

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 sections to support crucial international connectivity, alongside increased investment in developing the secondary and capillary networks to ensure the accessibility of remote and peripheral regions and simplified rail ticketing to improve travel flexibility; welcomes the vision for a high-speed rail network to promote efficient rail connections between European capitals as an alternative to short-haul flights, noting that this rail network must be expanded further, while expanding tourism to peripheral regions beyond traditional hotspots; furthermore, sees night trains as a key asset for diversifying tourism, enabling the development of underserved tourism destinations and for decarbonising long-distance travels, as a key alternative to short-haul flights in Europe;

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Amendment 230

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 and simplified rail ticketing to improve travel flexibility; welcomes the vision for a high-speed rail network to promote efficient rail connections between European capitals as an alternative to short-haul flights, while expanding tourism to peripheral regions beyond traditional hotspots; furthermore, sees night trains as a key asset for diversifying tourism and enabling the development of underserved tourism destinations;

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 and simplified rail ticketing to improve travel flexibility; points out, further, that railway can also be developed in the islands as a sustainable mode of transport and to ensure multimodal connectivity in these territories, thus fostering not only cross-border projects but also railway initiatives in island regions; welcomes the vision for a high-speed rail network to promote efficient rail connections between European capitals as an alternative to short-haul flights, while expanding tourism to peripheral regions beyond traditional hotspots; furthermore, sees night trains as a key asset for diversifying tourism and enabling the development of underserved tourism destinations;

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Amendment 231

Elena Nevado del Campo, Borja Giménez Larraz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 and simplified rail ticketing to improve travel flexibility; welcomes the vision for a high-speed rail network to promote efficient rail connections between European capitals as an alternative to short-haul flights, while expanding tourism to peripheral regions beyond traditional hotspots; furthermore, sees night trains as a key asset for diversifying tourism and enabling the development of underserved tourism destinations;

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 and simplified rail ticketing to improve travel flexibility; welcomes the vision for a high-speed rail network to promote efficient rail connections between European capitals as an alternative to short-haul flights, while expanding tourism to peripheral regions beyond traditional hotspots but points out that there are still a number of technical obstacles to address, such as the difference between the Iberian and European track gauges; furthermore, sees night trains as a key asset for diversifying tourism and enabling the development of underserved tourism destinations;

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Amendment 232

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 and simplified rail ticketing to improve travel flexibility; welcomes the vision for a high-speed rail network to promote efficient rail connections between European capitals as an alternative to short-haul flights, while expanding tourism to peripheral regions beyond traditional hotspots; furthermore, sees night trains as a key asset for diversifying tourism and enabling the development of underserved tourism destinations;

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 progress on integrated ticketing system, clearer passenger information and easier cross-border booking to improve travel flexibility and attractiveness of rail sector; welcomes the vision for a high-speed rail network to promote efficient rail connections between European capitals as an alternative to short-haul flights, while expanding tourism to peripheral regions beyond traditional hotspots; furthermore, sees night trains as a key asset for diversifying tourism and enabling the development of underserved tourism destinations;

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Amendment 233

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 and simplified rail ticketing to improve travel flexibility; welcomes the vision for a high-speed rail network to promote efficient rail connections between European capitals as an alternative to short-haul flights, while expanding tourism to peripheral regions beyond traditional hotspots; furthermore, sees night trains as a key asset for diversifying tourism and enabling the development of underserved tourism destinations;

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 and simplified rail ticketing to improve travel flexibility; welcomes the vision for a high-speed rail network to promote efficient rail connections between European cities as an alternative to short-haul flights, while expanding tourism to peripheral regions beyond traditional hotspots; furthermore, sees night trains as a key asset for diversifying tourism and enabling the development of underserved tourism destinations;

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Amendment 234

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 a. Recognises the cycling tourism industry as an important European sector linked to the cycling industry and the European Declaration on Cycling, where the EU is a global leader; calls on incentive schemes and investments to support EuroVelo, the European cycle route network, developments and cycling tourism in general, to deliver huge economic impact for destinations;

Or. en

Amendment 235

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8a. Reaffirms the need to make intermodality – particularly between rail, air and maritime transport – a strategic priority of European infrastructure policy, promoting direct connections between airports, stations and ports, and single booking and ticketing systems;

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Amendment 236

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 a. Recalls the growing importance of rail tourism on historical and heritage trains as an innovative means to promote sustainable travel and enrich cultural experiences at the local and regional level, while safeguarding cultural and natural heritage and improving railway infrastructure;

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Amendment 237

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 a. Calls on the Commission to follow up on the study to determine the advantages and drawbacks of a possible mutual recognition of boating licences for recreational boat operators by proposing a regulatory measure;

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Amendment 238

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8a. Regrets the lack of rail connections in some of the most visited parts of the EU, such as central and south-west France or the Spanish countryside;

Or. fr

Amendment 239

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 b. Underlines that the restoration and touristic repurposing of disused or underused traditional rail lines and rolling stock can contribute to the regeneration of touristic destinations, the preservation of natural landscapes and local environments, as well as the creation of new tourism opportunities that enhance visitors’ experiences and support the protection and sustainable development of local and regional territories; stresses that the competitiveness of rail tourism should be fostered at the EU level by means of specific initiatives and projects aimed at strengthening cross-border touristic connections;

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Amendment 240

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8b. Calls on the Commission to follow up on the study on the advantages and disadvantages of possible mutual recognition of recreational boating licences through a legislative proposal that provides for cross-border acceptance of those licences, thereby facilitating the mobility of approximately 48 million European boaters and supporting the development of nautical tourism and the blue economy;

Or. es

Amendment 241

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8b. Regrets the missing links in the TEN-T network, which have an adverse impact on Europe’s cross-border areas, particularly the Pyrenees, an area that is conducive to the development of tourism;

Or. fr

Amendment 242

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 8 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

8 c. Calls for the establishment of a dedicated European fund to support initiatives aimed at restoring, transforming and upgrading rolling stock and transport infrastructure (including rail, roads, cycling paths) for the development of touristic destinations, with particular attention to historical, cultural and environmentally sustainable routes; underlines that such a fund should include specific budget lines for the maintenance and long-term preservation of transport-related heritage assets, ensuring their safe and economically viable use;

Or. en

Amendment 243

Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the path to net zero, particularly the shift to sustainable fuels, avoids hidden costs, excessive bureaucracy or unfair airline surcharges that inflate ticket prices for tourists, citizens and SMEs; warns against the introduction of new fiscal burdens, such as a fuel tax, that could jeopardise the connectivity, affordability and competitiveness of the tourism sector;

9. Warns against the introduction of new fiscal burdens, such as a fuel tax, that could jeopardise the connectivity, affordability and competitiveness of the tourism sector;

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Amendment 244

Milan Mazurek, Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Welcomes the upcoming sustainable transport investment plan (STIP); warns against the introduction of new fiscal burdens, such as a fuel tax, that could jeopardise the connectivity, affordability and competitiveness of the tourism sector;

Or. en

Amendment 245

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Welcomes the upcoming sustainable transport investment plan (STIP), expecting it to spur investment in sustainable fuels for aviation and waterborne transport, which are hard-to-abate sectors; urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the path to net zero, particularly the shift to sustainable fuels, avoids hidden costs, excessive bureaucracy or unfair airline surcharges that inflate ticket prices for tourists, citizens and SMEs;

Or. en

Amendment 246

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 247

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Welcomes the upcoming sustainable transport investment plan (STIP), expecting it to spur investment in sustainable fuels for aviation and maritime transport, including the existing fleet of recreational vessels, which are hard-to-abate sectors; urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the path to net zero, particularly the shift to sustainable fuels, avoids hidden costs, excessive bureaucracy or unfair airline surcharges that inflate ticket prices for tourists, citizens and SMEs; warns against the introduction of new fiscal burdens, such as a fuel tax, that could jeopardise the connectivity, affordability and competitiveness of the tourism sector;

Or. es

Amendment 248

Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 249

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 250

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the path to net zero, particularly the shift to sustainable fuels, avoids hidden costs, excessive bureaucracy or unfair airline surcharges that inflate ticket prices for tourists, residents and SMEs; warns against the introduction of new fiscal burdens, such as a fuel tax, that could jeopardise the connectivity, affordability and competitiveness of the tourism sector;

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Amendment 251

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the path to net zero, particularly the shift to sustainable fuels, avoids hidden costs, excessive bureaucracy or unfair airline surcharges that inflate ticket prices for tourists, citizens and SMEs; warns about the introduction of new fiscal measures, such as a fuel tax, that could jeopardise the connectivity, affordability and competitiveness of the tourism sector;

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Amendment 252

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9. Welcomes the sustainable transport investment plan (STIP), expecting it to spur investment in sustainable fuels for aviation and maritime transport, which are hard-to-abate sectors; urges the Commission and the Member States to ensure that the path to net zero, particularly the shift to sustainable fuels, avoids hidden costs, excessive bureaucracy or unfair airline surcharges that inflate ticket prices for tourists, citizens and SMEs; warns against the introduction of new fiscal burdens, such as a fuel tax, that could jeopardise the connectivity, affordability and competitiveness of the tourism sector;

Or. en

Amendment 253

Sérgio Humberto

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9a. Acknowledges the need for a transition to sustainable fuels in hard-to-decarbonise sectors, but nevertheless emphasises that the transition must not involve disproportionate infrastructure expenses or operational costs for the outermost regions, islands and remote areas; calls on the Commission and the Member States to guarantee financial and technical support for those regions and to assess the distributional geographical impact of any measures before they are adopted;

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Amendment 254

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Vivien Costanzo, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra, François Kalfon

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 cycling tourism initiatives, boosting their significant economic benefits accross regions, including rural, peripheral and cross-border areas and in supporting sustainable mobility options for residents, reinforcing social and geographic inclusion;

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Amendment 255

François Kalfon, Daniel Attard

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 a. Stresses that inland waterway tourism allows visitors to discover local heritage and landscapes while respecting the environment; draws attention to the significant investment needs of managers and operators in order to limit the pressure of climate change on water reserves and biodiversity;

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Amendment 256

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 9 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

9 b. Highlights the benefits of environmental tourism taxes (“eco-taxes”) in generating returns for local communities by funding projects that benefit residents and the environment; notes that several cities and regions have already successfully implemented such eco-taxes and have benefited from them, and could therefore be regarded as examples of best practices;

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Amendment 257

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Recognises the cruise liner industry as an important European sector linked to the shipbuilding and repair industries where the EU remains a global leader; calls for incentive schemes and investments that link shore-power use and overnight or longer port stays to local value creation, sustainable mobility and reduced congestion, maximising local economic gains while minimising environmental pressure on destinations;

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Or. en

Amendment 258

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Recognises the cruise liner industry as an important European sector underpinning the shipbuilding and repair industries where the EU remains a global leader; calls for incentive schemes and investments to boost the availability of shore-power use and overnight or longer port stays for local value creation, for sustainable mobility and for reduced congestion, maximising local economic gains while minimising environmental pressure on destinations; stresses the need for improved destination management, including all vessel port arrivals, and for the balanced distribution of scheduled cruise arrivals, through berth allocation systems, in order to reduce peak-day pressure on destinations, and to maximize local economic benefits while minimising environmental impact on destinations; stresses in this context the essential role of DMOs in close cooperation with local authorities and stakeholders, to manage visitor flows and ensuring that cruise tourism contributes to sustainable local development;

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Amendment 259

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Recognises the cruise liner industry as an important European sector underpinning the shipbuilding and repair industries where the EU remains a global leader; calls for incentive schemes and investments to boost the availability of shore-power, in particular in major cruise ports; encourages ongoing dialogue with the sector to ensure that port calls and longer stays contribute to local value creation, sustainable mobility and reduced congestion, maximising local economic gains while minimising environmental pressure on destinations; recommends that the Commission compiles good practice examples that contribute to the creation of a more sustainable and competitive EU Tourism sector, to serve as models in other sectors across the EU, like the report published by the Commission in 2023 entitled 'Good practices for sustainable cruise tourism';

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Amendment 260

Marjan Šarec, Benoit Cassart, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Recognises the cruise liner industry as an important European sector linked to the shipbuilding and repair industries where the EU remains a global leader; calls for incentive schemes and investments that link onshore power supply (OPS) use and overnight or longer port stays to local value creation, sustainable mobility and reduced congestion, maximising local economic gains while minimising environmental pressure on destinations; in this context, highlights the need to develop a methodology for calculating the carrying capacity of destinations with cruise liner visitors;

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Amendment 261

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Recognises the cruise liner industry as an important European sector linked to the shipbuilding and repair industries where the EU remains a global leader; calls for incentive schemes and investments that link sustainable shore-power use and overnight or longer port stays so that it contributes to local value creation, sustainable mobility and reduced congestion; stresses the need to encourage sustainable management of cruise activity and traffic to ensure that economic benefits are balanced with the environmental integrity of destinations and the well-being of local communities;

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Amendment 262

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Recognises the cruise liner industry as an important European sector linked to the shipbuilding and repair industries where the EU remains a global leader, but underlines its adverse effects on sustainability in some destinations; calls for incentive schemes and investments that link shore-power use and overnight or longer port stays to local value creation, sustainable mobility and reduced congestion, maximising local economic gains while minimising environmental pressure on destinations;

Or. en

Amendment 263

Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 264

Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10. Recognises the cruise liner industry as a sector linked to the shipbuilding and repair industries where the EU remains a global leader; calls for incentive schemes and investments that link shore-power use and overnight or longer port stays to local value creation, sustainable mobility and reduced congestion, maximising local economic gains while minimising environmental pressure on destinations;

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Amendment 265

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 a. Points out that energy needs of the tourism sector need to be reflected in future energy policies, noting that rail, road, maritime and air transport should all be taken into account in shaping future EU energy infrastructure needs;

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Amendment 266

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 10 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

10 b. Notes that EU legislation should not undermine ease of movement and, consequently, Europe's reputation as an easy-to-visit continent; warns that overly prescriptive measures would neither secure the EU’s global leadership in sustainable tourism nor support SMEs and DMOs in achieving balanced, long-term growth; indicates that supportive measures include granting businesses adequate transition time to meet the Green Deal obligations, ensuring coherence across sustainability-related obligations (CSRD, CSDDD, Taxonomy, Pay Transparency), effective implementation of the Omnibus I initiative, and avoiding excessive due diligence;

Or. en

Amendment 267

Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; takes note of the growing expectations of travellers for reliability, transparency and protection during disruptions, including when journeys combine different transport modes or operators; in this context, stresses the paramount importance of robust passenger rights for travellers with reduced mobility, first and foremost to strengthen inclusivity and social equity, but also to reinforce Europe’s standing as a provider of accessible, high-quality tourism and transport services, further enhancing the competitiveness of European 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; takes note of the growing expectations of travellers for reliability, transparency and protection during disruptions, including when journeys combine different transport modes or operators;

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Amendment 268

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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 while striking a balance with business activities and, in particular, with the specific way in which businesses in the tourism sector operate; takes note of the growing expectations of travellers for reliability, transparency and protection during disruptions, including when journeys combine different transport modes or operators; in this context, stresses the paramount importance of robust passenger rights for travellers with reduced mobility, first and foremost to strengthen inclusivity and social equity, but also to reinforce Europe’s standing as a provider of accessible, high-quality tourism and transport services, further enhancing the competitiveness of European tourism;

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Amendment 269

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; takes note of the growing expectations of travellers for reliability, transparency and protection during disruptions, including when journeys combine different transport modes or operators; in this context, stresses the paramount importance of robust passenger rights for travellers with (motor, sensory, cognitive or neurological) disabilities, first and foremost to strengthen inclusivity and social equity, but also to reinforce Europe’s standing as a provider of accessible, high-quality tourism and transport services, further enhancing the competitiveness of European tourism;

Or. es

Amendment 270

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; takes note of the growing expectations of travellers for reliability, transparency and protection during disruptions, including when journeys combine different transport modes or operators; in this context, stresses the paramount importance of robust passenger rights for travellers with disabilities and reduced mobility, first and foremost to strengthen inclusivity and social equity, but also to reinforce Europe’s standing as a provider of accessible, high-quality tourism and transport services, further enhancing the competitiveness of European tourism;

Or. en

Amendment 271

Marjan Šarec, Benoit Cassart, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; takes note of the growing expectations of travellers for reliability, transparency and protection during disruptions and delays, including when journeys combine different transport modes or operators; in this context, stresses the paramount importance of robust passenger rights for travellers with reduced mobility, first and foremost to strengthen inclusivity and social equity, but also to reinforce Europe’s standing as a provider of accessible, high-quality tourism and transport services, further enhancing the competitiveness of European tourism;

Or. en

Amendment 272

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11a. Stresses the need to develop a 'frictionless' European tourist transit strategy that reduces waiting times, duplicate procedures and administrative obstacles, furthering the interoperability of tickets and travel documents and the agility of border controls;

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Amendment 273

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Empowering Europe’s destinations to advance local excellence

Empowering evidence informed governance of tourism development and advancing local excellence

Or. en

Amendment 274

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Subheading 2

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Empowering Europe’s destinations to advance local excellence

Governing Tourism Beyond Growth: Territorial Balance & Cohesion

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Amendment 275

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 a. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to integrate tourism policy with regional reindustrialisation and smart specialisation strategies, ensuring that tourism development does not undermine the availability of skills, infrastructure and land for higher value-added activities, but instead complements a diversified productive base;

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Amendment 276

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 b. Stresses that excessive prioritisation of tourism can crowd out investment in manufacturing, clean technologies and knowledge-intensive services — sectors that generate higher wages, stronger productivity growth and greater technological upgrading in Europe — and warns that over-reliance on tourism can lock regions into lower value-added paths; therefore urges a policy mix that safeguards resources for these strategic sectors and ensures tourism complements, rather than replaces, a diversified and resilient productive base27a;

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27a F. Inchausti-Sintes, Avoiding the Dutch Disease in tourism-led economies: reconciling tourism development and sectoral diversification, Portuguese Economic Journal, 23(2), 2024, pp. 213–239;

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Amendment 277

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 11 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

11 c. Recognises that adopting a broader regional perspective on tourism can provide a more coherent framework for transport and tourism planning, reduce policy fragmentation, and promote greater equity, integration and cooperation among areas with differing levels of tourism intensity;

Or. en

Amendment 278

Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; reiterates that, as an integral component of the EU’s industrial strategy, tourism requires effective governance and coordinated policy action to strategically distribute demand between established and emerging destinations, preserving Europe’s status as a top global destination;

12. Warns that unbalanced tourism risks straining destinations local communities, residents and eroding Europe’s appeal, underscoring that when planned well, tourism holds immense potential to generate inclusive benefits; reiterates that, as an integral component of the EU’s industrial strategy, tourism requires effective governance and coordinated policy action to strategically distribute demand between established and emerging destinations, preserving Europe’s status as a top global destination, while promoting deseasonalisation, and encouraging emerging opportunities, such as silver tourism, that can contribute to a more balanced and resilient tourism sector throughout the year as well as generate more inclusive social benefits;

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Amendment 279

Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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;

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Amendment 280

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12. Warns that overtourism is a real and increasingly widespread problem in Europe, with unbalanced tourism flows straining destinations, undermining housing availability and quality of life for residents, and eroding the environmental and cultural appeal, on which tourism depends; reiterates that, as an integral component of the EU’s industrial strategy, tourism requires effective governance and coordinated policy action to strategically distribute demand between established and emerging destinations;

Or. en

Amendment 281

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

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; stresses the crucial role of local and regional authorities – particularly in destinations under significant pressure – in managing visitor flows and safeguarding the wellbeing of local residents; reiterates that, as an integral component of the EU’s industrial strategy, tourism requires effective governance and coordinated policy action to strategically distribute demand between established and emerging destinations, preserving Europe’s status as a top global destination;

Or. en

Amendment 282

Milan Mazurek, Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 283

Marjan Šarec, Benoit Cassart, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 284

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Stresses that the economic benefits of tourism must not come at the expense of community well-being and that key measures of success are the improvement of quality of life, access to affordable housing, and the quality of the public services available for residents; therefore points out the EU strategy needs to redefine the role of tourism so that - beyond its immediate economic impact - it promotes shared prosperity that improves sustainability, resilience and territorial balance in the long term;

Or. en

Amendment 285

Daniel Attard

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Emphasises that, to succeed in an increasingly competitive global travel landscape, Europe needs stronger EU-level coordination and investment to enhance its international visibility; calls for the development of a coherent “Destination Europe” framework that complements national and regional strategies, strengthens Europe’s global appeal and ensures a consistent, high-quality impression of Europe while celebrating local excellence and spreading tourism flows, supported by stable funding.

Or. en

Amendment 286

Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Borja Giménez Larraz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12a. Highlights the particular vulnerability of coastal and island regions that are popular tourist destinations, which require attention as a priority if they are to address five interrelated challenges: alienation of the resident population, degradation of the experience owing to saturation, overload of infrastructure and basic services, increasing environmental impact, and threats to local culture and heritage;

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Amendment 287

Sérgio Humberto

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12a. Stresses the importance of supporting the development of regional tourism hubs based on heritage, gastronomy, nature and local cultural activities; underlines that such hubs can improve local excellence, increase the visibility of less-visited regions and contribute to a sustainable growth model that goes beyond the already saturated sun-and-beach model;

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Amendment 288

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Welcomes the Commission’s initiative to prepare the forthcoming first EU Sustainable Tourism Strategy and recognises its potential to provide Member States, regions and stakeholders with a comprehensive framework for fostering a more sustainable, innovative, balanced, and inclusive tourism sector;

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Amendment 289

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12a. Warns of the damaging effect of crime, particularly immigrant crime, in major cities such as Paris, Cologne and Brussels, which is having a disastrous impact on our continent’s tourist appeal internationally;

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Amendment 290

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12a. Points out that tourism development needs differ between Eastern and Western Member States, owing to the different maturity levels of their destinations, and calls for European policies to reflect those different circumstances;

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Amendment 291

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 a. Highlights the importance of developing sustainable tourism, finding balance between social, economic and environmental sustainability;

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Amendment 292

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 b. Calls, alongside the Strategy for Sustainable Tourism, for the drafting of a European Implementation Plan for the Strategy, which shall take into account the differing needs and speeds in development of each tourism region and destination; stresses that the European Plan should be supported by an appropriate funding programme, a timetable and evaluation mechanisms to implement the transformation of the tourism industry and of the public infrastructure, ensuring a coherent and just transition for Europe towards becoming a global model destination by 2030;

Or. en

Amendment 293

Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Borja Giménez Larraz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12b. Urges the Commission and the Member States to boost tourism in rural and depopulated areas or areas at risk of depopulation, by financing initiatives that enhance historic villages and traditional local products, by establishing green paths and other nature trails, and by introducing a label recognising outstanding environments in rural and nature tourism along the lines of the ‘blue flag’ system for beaches;

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Amendment 294

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 b. Highlights Europe's need for effective governance of the tourism development to achieve sustainability, to remain No 1 destination globally, to adapt to climate changes and become more resilient to future shocks, through clear strategy, defined strategic goals, effective legislation, and participatory shaped evidence-informed policy-making;

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Amendment 295

Julien Leonardelli

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12b. Warns against the violent actions of some far-left antifa groups, who are attacking tourists in regions such as Catalonia in Spain, which is having a disastrous impact on our continent’s tourist appeal internationally;

Or. fr

Amendment 296

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12b. Stresses the need to promote European action to boost the value of tourism with a view to improving the social perception of the sector, highlighting its role in social cohesion, cultural heritage and high-quality employment;

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Amendment 297

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 c. Proposes the establishment of a dedicated and permanent funding mechanism within the new MFF 2028-2034 to support the transition of tourism destinations towards sustainability, replacing the current fragmented programmes and resources that do not ensure convergence; considers that such a Fund should cover the high costs associated with the transition of the tourism industry, enable destinations to modernise their infrastructure so as to become safe, sustainable and resilient, strengthen the role of destination management organisations (DMOs), address the specific needs arising from insularity, and ensure the empowerment of human capital as well as enhanced protection against the climate crisis and extreme weather events;

Or. en

Amendment 298

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 12 d (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

12 d. Recommends that EU policies and current financial instruments, in particular the European Structural and Investment Funds, the Just Transition Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the ERDF and the ESF+, incorporate specific criteria to support tourism destinations in transition, especially those affected by seasonality, demographic pressure, the climate crisis or resource scarcity, as well as depopulated regions, regions at risk of depopulation and emerging destinations; calls for the forthcoming Strategy for Sustainable Tourism to promote sustainable development plans that respond to local needs while supporting regional convergence and cohesion; emphasises the need for tailored support mechanisms that reflect the specific characteristics, needs and vulnerabilities of outermost, insular and emerging tourism destinations;

Or. en

Amendment 299

Marjan Šarec, Benoit Cassart, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Emphasises that the sector’s cross-cutting nature should be adequately reflected across relevant EU policies, aligning legislation in areas such as transport, regional and rural development, digitalisation, competitiveness, employment and education;

13. Emphasises that the sector’s cross-cutting nature should be adequately reflected across relevant all EU policies, aligning legislation in areas such as transport, regional and rural development, digitalisation, competitiveness, employment and education, while ensuring that expertise from all these fields is duly taken into account;

Or. en

Amendment 300

Daniel Attard, Sérgio Gonçalves, Matteo Ricci, Alicia Homs Ginel, Rosa Serrano Sierra

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 301

Volker Schnurrbusch

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13. Emphasises that, given the significant regional differences between the various tourist destinations, EU legislation in areas such as transport, regional and rural development, digitalisation, competitiveness, employment and education should allow sufficient scope for regionally diverse and locally limited regulations to reflect local circumstances;

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Amendment 302

Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. es

Amendment 303

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 a. Calls for a systemic approach to tourism, replacing fragmented market- or product-based logic with integrated governance models that internalise social and environmental externalities; emphasises that tourism is a complex system linked to ecological and social systems, requiring shared long-term value rather than volume-based success metrics; supports the destination stewardship approach; calls for strengthened multi-stakeholder governance between public authorities, SMEs, trade unions, academia and civil society; stresses that tourism growth must align with productivity gains, job quality and new value creation; calls for regenerative tourism models that generate positive impact through visitor involvement, year-round activity and circular resource use;

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Amendment 304

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 a. Calls on the Commission to support European destination management organisations (DMOs) in developing carrying capacity assessments and long-term management strategies as well as Destination Management Plans (DMPs) to provide and use locally collected data in addressing seasonality, overtourism, infrastructure pressure and community impact and ensuring that tourism growth remains sustainable and balanced across the year;

Or. en

Amendment 305

Daniel Attard

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 a. Calls for reinforced Union support for agritourism and farm-to-fork and field-to-fork initiatives that create genuine value chains and authentic tourism experiences; underlines that these models strengthen rural economies, support local producers, diversify tourism offers and contribute to sustainable, high-quality tourism across the Union.

Or. en

Amendment 306

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 b (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 b. Values the promotion of projects supporting the regions that have made and still make extensive use of the cohesion and development funds for tourism, culture and agri-food investments; notes that these regions should be assisted in adopting tourism-planning methodologies based on integrating planning and implementation; furthermore, notes that targeted training and capacity-building actions for regional authorities need to be strengthened, drawing on the experience developed over nearly three decades of EU funds invested, which would help to ensure more effective and systemic planning approaches;

Or. en

Amendment 307

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 13 c (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

13 c. Stresses the strategic role of rural areas as custodians of natural landscapes, biodiversity and intangible heritage; underlines the value of proximity tourism as a mechanism to rebalance visitor flows away from high-pressure destinations; notes that short-distance, low-emission travel supports territorial cohesion through local value retention, SME-based supply chains and community-embedded tourism models in inland and agricultural regions; highlights that proximity tourism contributes to year-round economic activity, labour stability and demographic resilience in sparsely populated territories;

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Amendment 308

Elena Kountoura

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Highlights the pivotal role of destination management organisations (DMOs) in shaping and delivering sustainable tourism offers; underscores their strategic advantage in leveraging their local presence to expand their outreach and build partnerships with a wider network of tourism SMEs; calls for the new EU Strategy to enhanced the role of regional authorities and of DMOs, as leading organisations, in building and managing sustainable and resilient tourism destinations through clusters and in cooperation with local stakeholders in strategy implementation; calls for specific measures to strengthen participatory governance, including actions to raise awareness among communities and visitors and to support citizen engagement at destination level, with a view to simultaneously improving quality of life and the visitors' travel experience, preserving natural and cultural capital, and maximising local economic and social benefits; supports the development of effective regional and interregional networks and programmes for data-driven management, with the aim of disseminating know-how and promoting the use of smart technological solutions for destination management; calls for EU support to provide specialised education and training aimed at strengthening the development and upskilling of human capital in destination management;

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Amendment 309

Nikolina Brnjac

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14. Highlights that regional and local tourism governance should be strengthened through the development and regular updating of Destination Management Plans (DMPs), coordinated by destination management organisations (DMOs) in cooperation with local authorities, residents and tourism stakeholders in shaping and delivering sustainable tourism offers; emphasises that DMPs should be based on clear sustainability indicators and carrying capacity assessments where necessary, and enable evidence-informed planning to manage tourism flows and ensure long-term competitiveness; underscores DMOs strategic advantage in leveraging their local presence to expand their outreach and build partnerships with all relevant stakeholders, including companies and SME’s in the tourism ecosystem as well as local inhabitants; and the need to empower destinations to manage destination’s development and to develop governance models and procedures on destination level that contribute to sustainable development and resilience of destinations;

Or. en

Amendment 310

Sérgio Humberto

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. pt

Amendment 311

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 312

Sérgio Humberto

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. pt

Amendment 313

Carlo Fidanza

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 314

Borja Giménez Larraz, Rosa Estaràs Ferragut, Elena Nevado del Campo

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. es

Amendment 315

Elena Nevado del Campo, Borja Giménez Larraz

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. es

Amendment 316

Marjan Šarec, Benoit Cassart, Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Valérie Devaux

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 317

Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 318

Benoit Cassart, Marjan Šarec

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14 a. Highlights the essential role of local and regional authorities in shaping sustainable tourism strategies, safeguarding cultural and intangible heritage, and supporting community-led tourism initiatives; underlines that municipalities and regions are key actors in developing thematic cultural routes and in promoting local identity; encourages the creation and EU-level recognition of thematic local networks - such as a European network of brewing cities and communes - to enhance cross-border cooperation, valorise local and regional brewing heritage, and strengthen cultural and regenerative tourism;

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Amendment 319

Vicent Marzà Ibáñez

on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14 a. Stresses the crucial role played by local and regional authorities in planning, organising and managing tourism systems; calls for strengthened institutional, technical and financial capacity at sub-national level, particularly in relation to strategic planning, territorial intelligence and adaptive management;

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Amendment 320

Nikolina Brnjac, Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi

Motion for a resolution

Paragraph 14 a (new)

Motion for a resolution

Amendment

14 a. Highlights that many small and rural destinations lack the administrative and analytical capacity to design and implement sustainable tourism strategies; calls in that regard for targeted EU support, technical assistance and training to strengthen their destination management capabilities;

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