Tourism in the European Union

Aims of the course

The aim of the subject is to introduce:
- meaning and functioning of the EU institutions
-meaning of tourism in the EU
- tourism for the viewpoint of EU institutions
- information sources in the field of tourism in the EU
- programs in the field of tourism, which are performed or stimulated by the EU
- policies that are accelerating tourism development in the EU

Course syllabus

1. Introduction
2. Historical insights into EU development
3. EU institutions, integration and decision-making process
4. EU tourism policies: a historical overview
5. EU policies that have a directly impact on tourism
6. EU organizations working in the field of tourism
7. Key EU initiatives in the field of tourism
8. The role of Member States in shaping tourism policy at national and EU level
9. Cohesion policy and tourism
10. Legislation in the field of tourism at EU level
11. Green and digital transition

Course director(s)