The European Commission has announced the finalists for the esteemed 2025 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism Awards, recognizing cities that excel in sustainable and innovative tourism practices. These awards highlight the dedication to fostering a thriving and responsible tourism industry across Europe.
From a pool of 21 applicants representing 10 diverse countries, seven cities have been chosen as finalists for the 2025 European Capital of Smart Tourism. The finalists, listed alphabetically, are:
* [City 1]
* [City 2]
* [City 3]
* [City 4]
* [City 5]
* [City 6]
* [City 7]
In the 2025 European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism category, seven cities have been selected as finalists from an initial 16 applicants. The finalists, listed alphabetically, are:
* [City 1]
* [City 2]
* [City 3]
* [City 4]
* [City 5]
* [City 6]
* [City 7]
The exceptional quality of the submissions led to an expansion of the shortlist from four to seven finalists for both awards. All selected cities will now have the opportunity to present their proposals to a distinguished European jury on November 26 and 27, 2024. The winners of the 2025 European Capital and Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism will be announced shortly after the presentations.
The winning cities will be celebrated with a wide range of communication and branding initiatives, including:
* [List of communication and branding initiatives]
These awards serve as a platform to highlight the dedication to sustainable and innovative tourism practices across Europe, promoting best practices and inspiring other cities to embrace smart tourism solutions. The finalists represent the cutting edge of European tourism and we eagerly await the announcement of the winners in November.
