Destination: Europe! Mobility impact: Local? Managing tourism mobility in capital cities and regions
On World Cities Day 2026, the POLIS Capitals Working Group has published a new policy brief highlighting the importance of tourism management for European capital cities and regions, where increasing visitor flows can place additional pressure on accommodation markets and mobility services. As cities seek to balance the opportunities offered by tourism with residents’ needs, integrated planning across transport, housing, tourism, and public space management is becoming increasingly important.
Drawing on the experience of 20 capitals, the policy brief identifies key areas for improvement, from data collection and visitor behaviour analysis to stronger collaboration between destination management organisations, tour operators, mobility providers, and urban planning authorities. A better understanding of visitors’ needs and travel patterns can help cities integrate tourism into wider planning processes, anticipate pressures on local services, and develop more effective responses overall.
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