Tourism Sector

The tourism sector is an important economic sector for Europe. It is a driving force of economic growth and makes a significant contribution to the quality of life of the Union's own citizens and visitors. Tourism policy is a key component of the European Union's strategy to improve competitiveness by creating an environment conducive to enterprise. UEAPME monitors this policy so as to help improve the situation of SMEs operating in the tourism sector.

UEAPME’s Tourism Forum - Ad hoc Working Group on Tourism

The UEAPME Tourism Forum brings together tourism experts from UEAPME's national associations and experts from sectoral associations operating in the European tourism sector.

Position papers

• July 2003: Position Paper on the Consultation Document 'Basic orientations for the Sustainability of European Tourism

Press releases

• 20/10/05: Sustainability an opportunity for tourism sector