EBI attended the EU Tourism Stakeholder Event organised by the EU Commission’s DG for Mobility and Transport in Brussels. The event provided insights into the forthcoming EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism, which aims to address challenges such as climate action, digital transformation, accessibility, and resilience within the tourism sector.

A consultation was unveiled during the event, recognising recreational boating as a significant component of the tourism ecosystem. This acknowledgment underscores the sector's role in sustainable and resilient tourism development. EBI will make this consultation available to its members shortly.

The event also highlighted progress in areas like multimodal travel solutions, digital booking systems, and the implementation of the Transition Pathway for Tourism, which includes over 500 stakeholder pledges aimed at advancing sustainability and competitiveness in the sector.