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GREENWAYS & THE EUROPEAN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM STRATEGY

Publishing organisations:

European Greenways Association

Organisation types:

International Organisations

Next progression check date:

04/04/2026

The document highlights theEuropean Greenways Association’s contribution to the European Sustainable Tourism Strategy.

Content source https://www.aevv-egwa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/EGWA-Statement-on-the-Euro… Publishing org

European Greenways Association

Topics Organisation Type

International Organisations

• Specific types of tourism

• • Cultural tourism

  • Ecotourism

  • Gastronomy tourism

  • Health and medical tourism

  • Rural tourism

• Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

• • Accessible tourism services

  • Best practices, peer learning and networking

  • Circularity of tourism services

  • Cross-border travelling

  • Governance of tourism destinations

  • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

  • Sustainable mobility

• Business activities

• • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

  • Recreational and sport activities

Share "service" : "share", "target": "_blank", "version" : "2.0", "networks" : ["twitter", "facebook", "linkedin"] How can Greenways contribute to the European Sustainable Tourism Strategy

The document presents the contribution of the European Greenways Association to the European Sustainable Tourism Strategy, highlighting greenways as key infrastructure for sustainable transport, mobility, and inclusive tourism. Greenways reuse disused infrastructure such as former railways, towpaths, and heritage routes to support ecotourism, active travel, access to nature and culture, and climate change mitigation. They provide safe, accessible, and non-motorised routes for people of all ages and abilities, with uses ranging from walking and cycling to water-based and seasonal winter activities. As green corridors, greenways enhance environmental quality, strengthen local communities, connect rural and urban areas, and foster cooperation, including across borders.

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