SUMMARY
"European Capital of Smart Tourism and "European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism" are two awards presented by the European Commission to recognize and celebrate European destinations, large and small, for their outstanding, innovative and sustainable tourism practices.
This podcast series explores the world of "smart tourism" and the future of Europe's tourism industry. What does it mean to be a leader in intelligent and sustainable tourism? How can you become one? What are the challenges of the"European Capital of Smart Tourism" and"European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism" competitions?
Key words : competition, innovation, smart tourism, sustainable tourism, responsible tourism, Europe.
Illustration: EU Smart Tourism podcasts - European Commission (c)
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Discover our selection of episodes from the EU Smart Tourism series
Episode 10
Episode 10 - "Smart gets you further - The 2024 European Capital & Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism winners"
This tenth episode features the 2024 European Capital & Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism winners : Dublin (Ireland) and Grosseto (Italy). An opportunity to discover Dublin's transformation into a smart tourism destination and Grosseto's approach to sustainable and slow tourism.
Episode 9
Episode 9: "Smart gets you further - skills that make smart tourism destinations thrive"
This ninth episode explores the most important skills in the tourism industry today. Whether it's digital literacy, outstanding customer service or cultural knowledge, the skills palette is constantly evolving.
Speakers :
- Julieta Medina: expert in intelligent tourism, tourism intelligence and digitization.
- Katarina Thorstensson: sustainability manager, Göteborg & Co, intelligent tourism strategist, DMO, Göteborg, Sweden.
- Aurkene Alzua: PhD in Tourism, Professor at the University of Duesto and the University of Nebrija, Spain.
- Giuseppe Aliperti : Professor at the University of Duesto, Spain.
Episode 8
Episode 8: "Smart gets you further - New and Emerging Technologies"
This eighth episode looks at new and emerging technologies and how they are shaping the future of tourism.
Speakers:
- Edoardo Colombo: tourism innovation expert specializing in digital transformation, Italy.
- Henna Siltanen: senior advisor in intelligent tourism and digital development at the Tourism and Destination Management UnitHelsinki, Finland.
- Federico Rollán: Intelligent Tourism Office, Seville, Spain.
Episode 7
Episode 7: "Smart gets you further - Co-creation and Smart Tourism Governance"
This seventh episode reminds us of the importance of effective co-creation and collaboration in smart tourism.
Speakers:
- Prof. Dimitrios Buhalis: expert in digitization and smart tourism and director of the e-tourism laboratory at Bournemouth University , UK.
- Joan-Carles Cambrils: tourism expert, Department of Economic and Social Sciences, Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain.
- Camille Lenoble: Marketing and Communications Director, Only Lyon Tourist Office , France.
