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Stay tuned on May 21st for a conference on the challenges of innovation in SE! 📅Fundação Inatel dialogues on #SocialEconomy How can the social and solidarity sector better collaborate with other sectors to maximize its impact and social value creation? Our president will discuss #socialtourism as an agent for sustainable development; #SocialSustainability 's involvement in tourism is a major axis of its sustainable development and a fundamental lever for activating the other 2 pillars, economic and environmental. 👉We will present in this conference our vision regarding the relevance of Social Economy for the tourism industry and how tourism organizations can create real and long-term social impacts, from the private and public point of views, fostering also, innovation in the sector. International Social Tourism Organisation (ISTO)

🌍 This #WorldTourismDay 2024, under the theme of "Tourism and Peace", the I-STARS project highlights the vital role tourism plays in fostering peace, understanding, and sustainability. Through its initiatives, I-STARS empowers tourism businesses in Cyprus, Greece, Ireland, Italy, and Spain to adopt sustainable practices, offering funding of up to €5600 for transformative projects. By promoting stakeholder-driven peacebuilding and collaboration, I-STARS aligns with the global call for tourism as a tool for reconciliation and resilience. 🌿 Join us in building a future where #TourismAndPeace go hand-in-hand! 🤝 I-STARS project is an innovative project coordinated by the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry with partners from Greece, Ireland, Italy and Spain, co-funded by the European Union. It is dedicated to enhancing the sustainability knowledge and practices of tourism SMEs, fostering their transformation towards recovery and long-term viability. #WorldTourismDay #sustainabletourism #responsibletourism #responsibletravel #exploreTheWorld European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA)

🌿Discover a new set of resources on eight Horizon 2020 research projects and learn more about EU’s commitment to conserving Europe’s cultural heritage and transitioning to sustainable cultural tourism 👉https://bit.ly/4byQtrA 💡The resources examine the potential of cultural tourism for valorising cultural heritage and empowering local communities by creating sustainable jobs and opportunities for entrepreneurial activity. #RuralPact #RuralVisionEU

🌟 Introducing Our Partner: The Pafos Regional Board of Tourism (Pafos TB) 📌 Who They Are: Pafos TB is the official body representing all sectors of the tourism industry in the Pafos region, uniting stakeholders such as municipalities, communities, and industry associations. Led by the Pafos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, it works to develop, enhance, and promote Pafos as a premier travel destination. 📌 What They Do: Enhancing Tourism Experiences: Focus on product and experience development, quality assurance, and value addition. Promoting Pafos Globally: Active participation in international exhibitions and events to showcase the region. Driving Sustainability: Extensive experience in EU projects like Interreg and ERASMUS+ that focus on cultural heritage and sustainable development. 💡 Pafos TB plays a key role in fostering sustainable tourism and cultural growth, aligning with the goals of Smarties for SMEs. 👉 Don’t miss the opportunity to join our Call for Projects! Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dAYr7C8K #SmartiesForSMEs #SustainableTourism #Pafos #GreenTransition #RegenerativeTourism #EUProjects The Phoenicians' Route - Cultural Route of the Council of Europe, Camera di Commercio della Toscana Nord-Ovest, Libertas International University, ACIF CCIM, ENIT S.p.A. Photo: House of Theseus - Paphos Archaeological Park, by: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 <https://lnkd.in/ddzprHi>, via Wikimedia Commons

Exciting new research explores the key drivers of residents' support for community-based tourism (CBT) in Khon Kaen, Thailand! 🌍💡 This study highlights the impact of community citizenship behavior (CCB), technological optimism, and creative self-efficacy (CSE) on local support for tourism. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners looking to enhance CBT initiatives. Chiengkul, W., Tantipanichkul, T., Boonchom, W., & Phuangpornpitak, W. (2025). Exploring key drivers of residents’ support for community-based tourism. Anatolia, 1-15. https://lnkd.in/gZ2x4eNr #CommunityBasedTourism #TourismResearch #SustainableTourism #Thailand #LocalSupport #Innovation #SocialResearch

🚀 We are thrilled to announce our latest Open Call for Service Providers! 💡 Up to 50 Tourism SMEs from five European eligible regions will be selected under the OC3 - COLLABORATE program and use the lump-sum financial support granted to them to access specialised consultancy services to enhance their sustainability and innovation performance towards the twin green and digital transitions. 💼 Service providers legally based in Spain, Austria, Greece, Romania, and Lithuania and with proven experience and expertise in one or more of the following fields are invited to submit their expression of interest: Digital Marketing, Marketing, Sustainability, Circular Economy for rural tourism SMEs, Clean Energy Transition of rural tourism SMEs, Digitalisation of rural tourism SMEs (Digital Marketing excluded), Technology and Innovation, and any other similar field. 🔍 Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/dHdXfXBc 🕒 Deadline: 31 January 2025 at 17:00 CET 🇪🇺 The project is co-funded by the European Union. #susrur #susrurproject #sustainability #tourism #resilience #innovation #collaboration #remote #sustainabletourism #rural #ruraltourism #EISMEA Kaunas University of Technology | Espacio Tormaleo | Harghita Community Development Association | F6S | Koestinger Internationalisation_ Innovation_ Sustainability_ | JOIN4CS-Ίδρυμα για την Υποστήριξη της Επιχειρηματικότητας

📅 As part of the SUSRUR project's Stakeholder Engagement Tools & Clustering Actions (WP6), JOIN4Cs will host an insightful hybrid webinar on December 4, focusing on the future of sustainable tourism in remote areas. 🌱📝 What to Expect: • Presentation of research findings: Identifying the needs and challenges of sustainable tourism in remote areas • Keynote speeches by Regioanl government representatives, agencies specialised in supporting SMEs in Sustainable Turism • Good examples from local SMEs that already focus on Sustainable Tourism• Overview of the Open Call #3 - COLLABORATE • Focus Group Discussion session 🇪🇺 The project is co-funded by the European Union. #susrur #susrurproject #sustainability #tourism #resilience #innovation #collaboration #remote #sustainabletourism #rural #ruraltourism #EISMEA Kaunas University of Technology | Espacio Tormaleo | Harghita Community Development Association | F6S | Koestinger Internationalisation_ Innovation_ Sustainability_ | JOIN4CS-Ίδρυμα για την Υποστήριξη της Επιχειρηματικότητας

🌎✈️ On the European Commission website, #AccessibleTourism is defined as follows: "Accessible tourism is about making it easy for everyone to 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢 𝙚𝙭𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨. Making tourism more accessible is not only a 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 – there is also a compelling 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙚 for improving accessibility as it can boost the competitiveness of Tourism in Europe". From this definition we can understand how accessible tourism, is related not only to the issue of inclusion but also to the economy of the local area, because making facilities accessible increases both the number of visitors and the number of tour operators. Touristable is a project 𝘾𝙤-𝙛𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙣 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙤𝙣. The Partners are: Cooperativa Spazio Famiglia (Lead Partner), Ibonis Europe, Green Village, MfC Maendeleo for Children, Društvo za kulturo inkluzije. #Touristable #Education #Training #Inclusion #Sport #Tourism

Very often the local community is ignored in tourism development planning and they do not benefit economically or it does not uplift their quality of living. Community-based/led tourism would be a more positive approach to ensure sustainable development.

A useful summary to reflect on. #CbT #communitybasedtourism #sustainablity #communityeconomicdevelopment #SDG