2024 ATDI Exploration: Central and Eastern Europe

The Adventure Tourism Development Index (ATDI) is a global ranking from the Adventure Travel Trade Association and George Washington University International Institute of Tourism Studies (GW IITS) that assesses adventure tourism competitiveness of countries around the globe.

The ATDI ranks countries in 9 categories:

1. Sustainable Development
2. Safety
3. Health
4. Climate Resiliance
5. Natural Resources
6. Cultural Resources
7. Entrepreneurship
8. Infrastructure
9. Image

While Western European nations with‬ advanced economies, such as Germany, France, Switzerland, Norway, Austria, Spain, and the United‬‭ Kingdom, occupy the top positions in the ATDI overall rankings, Central and Eastern European countries‬‭ also play a significant role in the adventure tourism sector.‬ Therefore, this report specifically examines the top-performing countries within these regions,‬ recognizing their unique contributions and developmental needs. The goal is to offer valuable insights‬‭ into the potential of several emerging and developing economies in Central and Eastern Europe for‭ adventure tourism. Drawing on the ATDI rankings, regional analysis, and expert insights, this focused‬‭ exploration investigates the adventure tourism landscape of top emerging and developing countries in‬‭ the Central and Eastern European regions, highlighting their strengths and areas for improvement.‬
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For more information about the ATDI, including previous reports and all of the data sets, visit www.adventureindex.travel.