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The European Capital of Smart Tourism and the European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism are two awards by the European Commission to reward and celebrate bigger and smaller European destinations for outstanding, innovative and sustainable tourism practices. In this podcast series we explore this world of smart tourism and the future of the tourism industry in Europe. What is means to be a smart and sustainable tourism leader, how you can become one and the European Capital and Green Pioneer of ...
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Smart Gets You Further - In Conversation with the EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas
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Smart Gets You Further – In Conversation with the EU Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, Apostolos Tzitzikostas In this episode of the EU Smart Tourism Podcast, we have a special opportunity to hear from Apostolos Tzitzikostas, the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism. As the first Commissioner with a dedicate…
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Smart gets you further - The 2025 European Capital & Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism winners
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Smart gets you further - The 2025 European Capital & Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism winners In the new episode of the EU Smart Tourism Podcast, we are introducing and celebrating the winners of the 2025 European Capital & Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism - Torino (Italy) and Benidorm (Spain). We will have a look at Torino's transformation into a smar…
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Smart gets you further – EU Destinations Leading in Sustainable Tourism
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In this episode of the EU Smart Tourism Podcast, we explore how the EU is helping destinations across Europe make tourism more sustainable and resilient. Misa Labarile, Policy Officer at the European Commission, DG GROW, is joined by Marlène Bartès also Policy Officer at the European Commission to discuss the Sustainable EU Tourism Project, which c…
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Smart gets you further - Data-driven Storytelling
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In this episode, we explore the key element driving the future of tourism - data. We take a closer look at how cities are using data to enhance their tourism offer, manage visitor flows and create targeted campaigns. Misa Labarile, Policy Officer at the European Commission, DG GROW, together with experts on the topic, discuss how cities are using d…
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Smart gets you further - Smart Mobility Solutions in Urban Tourism
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In this episode, we dive into the latest innovations in smart public transport, bike-sharing, and real-time traffic management, explore how these advancements are making cities more accessible and sustainable. Misa Labarile, Policy Officer at the European Commission, DG GROW, together with experts on the topic, discuss the challenges policymakers f…
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Smart gets you further - Off-season Tourism
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Smart gets you further - Off-season Tourism In the twelfth episode of the EU Smart Tourism Podcast, we discuss the importance of off-season tourism and the benefits of promoting travelling during the low season. As seasonal tourism has a negative impact not only on the environment, but also on local communities and the employment landscape, more de…
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Smart gets you further - Your Guide to Success in Smart Tourism Competitions
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Smart gets you further - Your Guide to Success in Smart Tourism Competitions In the eleventh episode of the EU Smart Tourism Podcast, we are celebrating the launch of the 2025 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions and looking back at previous winners and their success stories. Misa Labarile, Policy Officer at the European…
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Smart gets you further - The 2024 European Capital & Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism winners
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Smart gets you further - The 2024 European Capital & Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism winners In the tenth episode of the EU Smart Tourism Podcast, we are introducing and celebrating the winners of the 2024 European Capital & Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism - Dublin (Ireland) and Grosseto (Italy). We will have a look at Dublin’s transformation into a …
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Smart gets you further - Skills that make smart tourism destinations thrive
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Smart gets you further - skills that make smart tourism destinations thrive. In the ninth episode of the EU Smart Tourism Podcast, we are looking at the most important skills in the tourism industry today. From digital literacy to standout customer service and cultural insight - the skills landscape is constantly changing and evolving. Misa Labaril…
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Smart gets you further - New and Emerging Technologies
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Smart gets you further – New and Emerging Technologies In the eighth episode of the EU Smart Tourism Podcast, we are talking about new and emerging technologies and the way they are shaping the future of tourism. Misa Labarile, Policy Officer at the European Commission, DG GROW together with experts of the topic discuss the innovative ways destinat…
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Smart gets you further - Co-creation and Smart Tourism Governance
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Smart gets you further - Co-creation and Smart Tourism Governance In the seventh episode of the EU Smart Tourism Podcast, we are looking at the importance of effective co-creation and collaboration in smart tourism. Misa Labarile, Policy Officer at the European Commission, DG GROW together with cities’ representatives, professors and experts of the…
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Smart gets you further – The 2024 Smart Tourism competitions
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Smart gets you further – The new European Capital & Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions In the sixth episode of the EU Smart Tourism Podcast, we are turning the spotlight on the recently launched European Capital & Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism competitions and the experience of winning cities so far. Misa Labarile, Policy Officer at the E…
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Smart gets you further – Cultural Heritage and Tourism
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Smart gets you further – Cultural Heritage and Tourism In the fifth episode of the EU Smart Tourism Podcast, we are looking at the creative integration of cultural heritage into the smart tourism experience. Misa Labarile, Policy Officer at the European Commission, DG GROW discusses with past finalists of the competition as well as leading tourism …
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Smart gets you further - Accessibility for All
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Smart gets you further - Accessible and Inclusive Tourism In this fourth episode of the EU Smart Tourism Podcast, we dive into the world of accessible smart tourism practices in Europe, the measures implemented and the people behind them taking a step further towards accessibility for all. In this episode, Misa Labarile, Policy Officer at the Europ…
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Smart gets you further - The Digital Space
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In this third episode of the EU Smart Tourism Podcast, we explore the digital space in smart tourism and begin to ask: what drives this digital move, how does it find implementation and what does this mean for the future of European tourism? In this episode Misa Labarile, Policy Officer at the European Commission, DG GROW discusses with past winner…
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Smart gets you further - A Greener Form of Tourism
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In this second episode of the EU Smart Tourism Podcast we take our next steps into the world of sustainble smart tourism practices in Europe, the innovations and the people behind them who are driving the European tourism industry towards a greener form of tourism. In this episode Misa Labarile, Policy Officer at the European Commission, DG GROW di…
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Smart gets you further - The European Capital of Smart Tourism
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In this first episode of the EU Smart Tourism Podcast we take our first steps into the world of smart tourism practices in Europe, the innovations behind the future of tourism and the driving competition that cities across Europe apply for to become the next European Capital of Smart Tourism. In this episode Misa Labarile, Policy Officer at the Eur…
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