Torino European Capital of Smart Tourism

Torino European Smart Tourism Capital

TORINO IS THE EUROPEAN CAPITAL OF SMART TOURISM 2025

 

Torino has been awarded the title of "European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025” by the European Commission. This recognition highlights the city's success in combining sustainability, digital innovation, cultural heritage, and accessibility in its tourism strategy. Among 21 cities from 10 countries, Torino stood out for its urban regeneration projects, environmental initiatives, and inclusive tourism solutions. This award will boost Torino’s global visibility and promote collaborations across Europe, reinforcing its role as a leader in smart and sustainable tourism.

 

European Capital of Smart Tourism 2025: what is it and how is it chosen?

 

The European Commission grants this title to cities that demonstrate innovation in tourism, focusing on accessibility, digitalization, sustainability, cultural heritage, and creativity.

Torino was selected over seven finalist cities from 21 candidates across 10 countries. In addition, the title of "European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism" was awarded to Benidorm, Spain. Torino’s application was submitted by the municipality of Città di Torino and Turismo Torino e Provincia, Convention & Visitors Bureau, in collaboration with local institutions and partners.

 

Why Torino?

 

Torino excels at blending tradition with modernity, using digital technologies and creative projects to enhance its historical, cultural, and natural assets. The award recognizes the city's commitment to sustainability, heritage preservation, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, advanced mobility solutions, and accessible tourism. 

With this recognition, Torino will receive support for international promotion and collaboration with other European cities, strengthening its position as a model for smart and sustainable tourism in 2025.

Smart urban regeneration

The transformation of former industrial sites such as Lingotto and OGR-Officine Grandi Riparazioni into cultural hubs represents Turin's commitment to blending history and innovation. The city is also part of UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) programme and promotes sustainable philosophies such as Slow Food. The TorinoMercati app digitises and promotes street markets, preserving their tradition.

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Environmental initiatives

Torino aims to become carbon neutral by 2030 through the Climate City Contract. The redevelopment of former industrial areas into green spaces and the “Case di Quartiere” (Neighbourhood Houses) project, which involves residents in urban planning, contribute to more sustainable and inclusive tourism.

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Accessible tourism

The sensory and inclusive experiences offered by museums and the Turismabile platform, launched in 2007, are excellent examples of Torino's commitment to accessible travel.

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Digital innovation

Torino stands out for its ability to attract visitors through a tourism strategy that embraces cinema, literature and music, offering a wide range of experiences ranging from contemporary art to the preservation of historical sites.
Torino integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) into its cultural offering, providing immersive and interactive experiences.

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