Activities of Miltiadis KYRKOS related to 2014/2241(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
New challenges and concepts for the promotion of tourism in Europe (debate) EL
Amendments (6)
Amendment 230 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Stresses the need of promoting and highlighting Europe’s rich cultural heritage, taking into account that cultural tourism accounts for about 40% of European tourism, contributing to economic growth and employment, social innovation and inclusive local, regional, urban and rural development, while reducing the impact of seasonality;
Amendment 231 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 b (new)
Paragraph 17 b (new)
17b. Reiterates the importance of protecting and preserving cultural heritage by the possible harmful effects of structural changes caused by tourism and the risks to cultural heritage posed by mass tourism, especially during the high season;
Amendment 245 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Underlines the need to promote the tourism potential of remote rural, island, coastal and mountainous areas, encourages the development of sustainable maritime and marine tourism in the EU and calls on the Member States to develop sustainable infrastructure and improve cross-border connectivity as a means of enhancing their appeal and accessibility;
Amendment 246 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Supports initiatives that encourage the diversification of tourism, such as medical, rural, religious and other forms of alternative tourism which help make tourist activities and employment less seasonal;
Amendment 266 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that accessibility and affordability in tourism is an integral part of its sustainability with particular emphasis on the needs of disabled persons, persons with reduced mobility, young people, the elderly and low-income families and that the ‘tourism for all’ principle needs to be the reference for any national, regional, local or European tourism-related action;
Amendment 344 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Urges the Member States to consider the development of access to high-speed broadband a priority for remote and island, coastal and mountainous areas;