Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2011-09-27-Speech-2-407-750"
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"Tourism makes up 12% of employment in Europe. In the south-west constituency of the European Parliament in France, and in my region, Languedoc-Roussillon, tourism accounts for a significant part of our economy in all places, all year round. I voted in favour of the report because, for the first time, it sends a strong message in support of renewing European tourism. We are the world’s number one tourist destination: our continent attracts visitors both because of its history and its heritage. For all its potential, our tourist sector has some deficiencies. First and foremost, there is a lack of harmonised classification criteria for venues, accommodation and restaurants. The lack of transparency often creates confusion among foreign and European tourists alike. Lastly, tourists’ tastes and habits are constantly changing. Providers nowadays are faced with fierce competition and tourists have become true consumers. In order to unleash its full potential, Europe needs to encourage more coordination in the tourism sector and to adapt to new markets. Now that the Treaty of Lisbon has entered into force, Europe has a vital role to play."@en1
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