Bart Neuts, Visit Flanders As part of its continued support to data-driven and green transitions of European Destinations, the D3HUB Competence Centre launched the D3HUB Academy in the autumn of 2025. The aim of the D3HUB Academy is to provide exclusive tailored online web lectures and exchanges of best practices and ideas within the

Alessia Moroni, MITUR Industry leaders, policymakers, tourism professionals and Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) gathered in Brussels from January 26 to 28 for a series of interconnected events shaping the future of sustainable and data-driven tourism in Europe. European Tourism Day: charting tomorrow’s tourism The inaugural European Tourism Day, hosted by

Bart Neuts, Visit Flanders Tourism destinations across Europe are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. From balancing the needs of residents and visitors to adapting to climate change and embracing digital tools for smarter decision-making, destination managers must navigate a rapidly evolving landscape. To support this transition, the D3HUB project is

Ana Moniche, Andalucía Tourism is at a crossroads. Across Europe, destinations are being asked to deliver not only economic growth but also social well-being and environmental responsibility. In this context, the D3HUB project has one clear mission: to support destinations in making better decisions through data. One of the pillars

Daniel Iglesias Gonsálvez, NECSTouR On January 15th, the consortium selected 40 destinations to participate in the D3HUB pilot phase. This pilot period, which runs from February 2025 to February 2026, aims to test and refine the services that will be provided by the future European Competence Centre, ensuring their effectiveness

By Jedrt Mikelj, Arctur Tourism is transforming. As global travel recovers and evolves, destinations must adapt to the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world. The recently concluded Call for Destination Management Organizations (DMOs) under the Data-Driven Destinations Hub, D3HUB initiative marks a significant step forward. This program is designed

By Bart Neuts, Visit Flanders In a previous blog post on “Building the European Tourism Competence Centre: Institutions’ Role in the Success of the Project”, we outlined how the European Competence Centre actively involves EU tourism stakeholders to ensure that the Centre meetsthe needs and requirements ofDMOs and SMEs operating