May 18, 2022

1989

A handful of CEOs of French Tourist Boards regularly worked with their German counterparts and naturally wished to enrich their discussions with more European destinations. The Federation of European Cities Tourist Offices (FECTO) was officially created in 1989 and held its first General Assembly in Heidelberg.
May 18, 2022

1964

A few far-seeing European Convention Bureaux got together to form the European Federation of Conference Towns (EFCT) in Brussels. Its main ambition was to be the focal point for the Europe's emerging Meetings Industry, the independent source of information for clients to search for destinations in Europe. Over the years, EFCT has become the voice of experience in the European Meetings and Events Industry and a network that is playing a significant role in the International Meetings World.
May 9, 2022

Throwback to our International Conference in Hamburg

Our International Conference in Hamburg on March 30-April 2, 2022 was the opportunity for the 190+ delegates from European cities and beyond to meet again in […]
May 6, 2022

DMO Funding Survey

May 5, 2022

CityDNA European City Tourism Monitor

May 4, 2022

CityDNA-ForwardKeys Air Travellers’ Traffic Barometer

May 2, 2022

CityDNA-MMGY TCI Research Recovery Dashboard

May 1, 2022

CityDNA-Lighthouse Short-Term Rentals Report

April 21, 2022

Supporting tourism’s recovery: destination and regional perspectives

CityDNA, ETOA and NECSTouR represent city destinations, the travel trade and regional governments’ tourism interests. Developing mutual benefit while securing a safe space for a vibrant […]