How much pressure can a destination really handle? The EU is changing the way it looks at tourism success

Tourism intensity, tourism density, seasonality... new KPI.

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Author  Goran Rihelj

9. September 2026.
The European debate on tourism is slowly changing. The number of arrivals and overnight stays remains an important indicator of market activity, but it is increasingly clear that volume alone is no longer sufficient to understand the real impact of tourism on a destination. Europe is introducing new KPIs for tourism success. New European documents and indicators increasingly place tourism intensity, seasonality, quality, and...
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Author  Goran Rihelj

9. September 2026.