This indicator measures the maximum available speed of internet connection at tourism destinations (municipality level), considering both fixed and mobile networks. It is based on measurements of internet speed at municipal scale, with each municipality weight...

This descriptor measures the number of bed-places at tourism accommodation establishments available at a destination (country or region) in a given year. It provides an account of the absolute dimension of a tourism destination from the supply perspective. Hig...

This indicator is an estimate of the total contribution of the tourism activity to employment in a country or region. It represents the net overall effect of tourist arrivals at accommodation establishments along the value chain (direct, indirect, induced and ...

This descriptor shows the number of World Heritage Sites designated by UNESCO. To be included in the World Heritage List, sites must be of outstanding value on the basis of cultural and natural criteria. A high number of UNESCO sites indicates the strong prese...

This descriptor measures the share of protected/designated land belonging to the European networks Natura 2000 or Emerald Network in relation to the total area of the country or region. Natura 2000 is the ecological network for the conservation of wild animal ...

This indicator measures the average economic value generated per night spent at the tourist destination, revealing tourism contribution to the economy of the destination country. The average tourism expenditure was adjusted taking into account the living costs...

This descriptor measures the average duration of stays at tourist accommodation establishments. It is calculated by dividing the total number of nights spent by the total number of tourist arrivals. Longer lengths of stay can potentially generate higher touris...

This indicator measures the percentage of tourism ecosystem enterprises with online sales. It is based on data collected by the National Statistical Institutes through questionnaires to enterprises with 10 or more employees and self-employed persons (NACE sect...

The occupancy rate is the percentage of time within a year that available bed-places within a tourist destination (country of region) are occupied with tourists. It provides an indication of balance between capacity and demand. Low values may signal over capac...

This indicator measures the percentage of tourism ecosystem enterprises seeking ICT specialists. It is based on data collected by the National Statistical Institutes through questionnaires to enterprises with 10 or more employees and self-employed persons (NAC...

This indicator measures the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced by the tourism ecosystem per Million Euro of Gross Value Added (GVA) in the tourism sector. This indicator includes the following greenhouse gases: CO2, and N2O, CH4, HFC, PFC, SF6, ...

This descriptor measures the dependence on international markets for tourism demand, revealing exposure to risks related to international travel restrictions and other demand shocks. It is expressed as the share of nights spent by foreign tourists in relation ...

Tourism intensity is calculated by dividing the number of nights spent at tourist accommodations by the resident population. It is an indicator of economic dependence on tourism, potentially revealing overtourism and vulnerability to demand shocks when values ...

This descriptor measures the total number of nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments in a destination (country or region) in a given year, from both domestic and foreign tourists. It provides an account of the absolute dimension of a tourism desti...

This indicator measures the dependence of a country’s tourism on distant international markets. It is calculated as the share of nights spent at accommodation establishments by foreign tourists arriving from distant origins. Within the European continent, the ...

Tourism density is defined as the total number of nights spent over a year in a tourist destination (country or region) per square kilometre of land of the tourist destination. Very high values may signal possible crowding and/or environmental pressures. This ...

This indicator measures the dependence on specific international markets, revealing exposure to risks related to specific international travel restrictions and other demand shocks. Lower values indicate lower dependence from the three top countries of origin a...

This indicator is an estimate of the average amount of CO2 emitted per air passenger per reporting country. It is calculated by dividing the amount of CO2 emitted by all passenger flights by the number of passengers within a year. The emission quantities and t...

This descriptor classifies each tourism destination according to one of the following six tourism typologies: urban (or city tourism), coastal, nature, rural, snowy mountain, and mixed. The classification is first determined at NUTS3 level based on the proport...