Our Mission

In line with the reinforced EU tourism competence provided for in the Lisbon Treaty, since 2010, the Commission has stepped up its efforts to contribute to strengthen the competitiveness of the tourism sector with a number of levers, among which promotion activities. In its 2010 Communication on tourism, the Commission acknowledges the consolidation of the image and profile of Europe as a set of sustainable and high-quality destinations as one of its priority action areas.

Alliance 46.2 in France regroups large companies participating in the whole tourism value chain in order to provide knowledge and communication to decision makers and public opinion. Alliance 46.2 aims to testify to the strategic importance of the activities generated by the French tourism industry and to provide a joint vision of companies in the tourism value chain in order for France to strengthen its leadership as an attractive destination internationally.

EXCELTUR, Allianza para la Excelencia Turistica (Alliance for Excellency in Tourism) is a non-profit group formed by the Chairmen of the 22 leading Spanish tourist groups from the following sectors: airlines, cruises, hotels, travel agencies, tour operators, credit cards, rent-a-car, tourist hospitals, and GDSs.

The main goals of EXCELTUR are the following:

1. Public Policy Makers

The French Tourism Institute (FTI) is a national network of tourism centres of excellence bringing together national and local governments, businesses and academia to generate an international perspective.

The FTI

On behalf of the German federal government, the DZT has been working internationally to promote Germany as a travel destination for more than 60 years. It communicates the diverse appeal of the country to a worldwide market, thereby promoting a strong and attractive brand – 'Destination Germany'. The DZT plays an important role in the promotion of Germany as a travel destination on the international market.

1. Adriatic Coast

• Croatia
• Italy
• Montenegro
• San Marino
• Slovenia

 2. Baltic States

• Estonia
• Latvia
• Lithuania

 3. Altantic Coast

• France
• Iceland
• Ireland
• Portugal
• Spain
• United Kingdom

 4. Balkan Peninsula

The Network for the European Private Sector in Tourism (NET) is a network of large trade associations that was established in 1995.

Members include the following:

144 MEPs have joined the EP Travel & Tourism Intergroup. 96 MEPs (67%) represent Italy, Spain, Romania, France, UK, Poland and Croatia.