The announcement was made by the European Commission today in Brussels
Dublin city has won the Smart Tourism Capital Award designation for 2024.
The announcement was made by the European Commission today in Brussels, with the judges recognising that Dublin has “embedded best Smart Tourism practices from across Europe through its collaborations with other cities and the publication of its first five-year tourism strategy with a strong focus on innovation”.
Richard Shakespeare, Chief Executive, Dublin City Council. said they are “delighted” that Dublin has won the award. “This designation is a recognition of our commitment to deliver a greener, more accessible, inclusive and innovative Dublin, for both our visitors and locals.
“Our Smart Tourism programme, which was established in 2019 has been sharing, collaborating, and learning from some of the best cities in Europe and embedding this best practice in our own work through our new Tourism Strategy 2023-2023. We will proudly use this designation as a platform to deliver an innovative approach to tourism for Dublin.”
New experiences including 14 Henrietta Street, EPIC the Irish Emigration Museum as well as digital innovations such as the Dublin Discovery Trails App separated Ireland’s capital from the other applicants.
Dublin has also committed to sustainability by being the first Irish city to sign the Glasgow Declaration on Sustainable Tourism. The judges were also impressed through its vision to become the world’s first autism friendly city by 2026.
The European Commission judging panel said: “This city immersed in a rich tapestry of history, is a city full of culture and creativity. Now hailed for its commitment to sustainability and a strategic smart tourism vision and outstanding achievements, it has impressed the jury.
Source: Dublin Live
