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European Travel Commission unveils new climate action plan

Government
Will Payne
25 May 2023

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has unveiled its climate action plan in a bid to "address the urgency" of sustainable tourism.

The sustainability challenge

The plan commits the organisation to halving emissions generated by its operations by 2030, as well as to support engagement in climate action among its member National Tourism Organisations (NTOs).

ETC president Luis Araujo said: "Addressing the challenges of climate change, building a more resilient and regenerative sector, and restoring and revitalising destination resources should be a priority and responsibility for all tourism stakeholders.

"With this comprehensive plan, ETC not only strives to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations, but also to empower ETC members to take bold climate action and inspire the industry towards impactful initiatives."