# Europe’s tourism boom has left the east behind. The EU wants to change that

https://mins.news/en/item/24405

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-08-17 17:27 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/europes-tourism-boom-has-left-the-east-behind-the-eu-wants-to-change-that/

> Europe’s tourism recovery has been uneven, with its easternmost EU members still below 2019 levels after the war on their doorstep compounded the pandemic’s damage. Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania and Slovakia are urging targeted EU measures to improve connectivity, resilience and support for businesses in eastern border regions. The Commission has adopted a support strategy and is expected to publish a sustainable tourism plan.