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🌍 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬! At our recent Steering Committee meeting, we focused on finalizing key activities while maintaining high quality standards. As we approach the end of the project, our team is committed to ensuring that all components are completed effectively and efficiently. We are actively engaging with stakeholders to gather valuable feedback that will enhance our training initiatives and support the successful roll-out of our micro-credentials. Our partners are also working together to address any challenges that arise, fostering a spirit of collaboration and innovation. With the 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟓 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐬, preparations are underway to ensure a successful event that showcases our achievements and the impact of the TOURing project. ✨Together, we're ready to empower tourism SMEs across Europe and make a meaningful difference in the industry. Stay tuned for more updates: https://touringproject.eu #touring #EUTourism #erasmusplusproject #tourismsector #pactforskills #EUvocationalskills #EUvocationalexcellence #forwardlooking #digital #collaboration #tourism #strategydevelopment #regionaldevelopment iekAKMIedu | BK CON | European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB) | European Vocational Training Association - EVTA | EfVET | ENAIP Veneto | Apro Formazione | ΙΜΕ ΓΣΕΒΕΕ_Ινστιτούτο Μικρών Επιχειρήσεων | Opinion & Action Services Ltd | Learningdigital | Escola de Hotelaria de Fátima - EHF | ΠΟΒΕΚ | Περιφερειακό Ταμείο Ανάπτυξης Αττικής - Regional Development Fund of Attica

🌟 Attention SMEs in the Tourism Sector! 🌟 Are you an SME operating in the tourism industry, eager to embrace innovation, sustainability, and internationalization? The IKAT Project is tailor-made for you! We're on the lookout for SMEs in the tourism sector who are ready to take their businesses to new heights. Here's why you should apply to be part of the IKAT Project: 🔹 Unlock Growth Opportunities: As an SME, participating in the IKAT Project opens doors to new growth opportunities. Whether you're looking to expand into new markets, develop innovative products, or enhance your sustainability practices, IKAT provides the platform and resources to help you achieve your goals. 🔹Access to Funding and Support: We understand that financing can be a barrier for SMEs looking to innovate. That's why IKAT offers access to funding opportunities and mentorship to support SMEs at every stage of their journey. 🔹Internationalization Support: Expand your horizons and enhance your international presence with the help of IKAT. Whether you're exploring new markets, we provide the resources and guidance to support your internationalization efforts. 🔹Knowledge and Training: Gain valuable insights and training to address the challenges and opportunities facing your business. 🔹Accelerate Innovation: Whether you have a groundbreaking idea or want to fast-track the implementation of innovative solutions, IKAT can help you accelerate and grow your innovations, turning ideas into reality. In conclusion, if you're an SME in the tourism sector seeking support for your production, innovation, and internationalization activities, the IKAT Project is your go-to resource. 📅 Application Deadline: May 15th, 17:00 CET📅 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to transform your business with IKAT! Apply now and join us in shaping the future of tourism. For more information and to apply, visit www.ikatproject.com Good luck! 🤞 Ikat Team #Euroclusters #ECCP European Commission European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) European Clusters Alliance European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) #DGgrow #Ikatproject

🌟 Attention SMEs in the Tourism Sector! 🌟 Are you an SME operating in the tourism industry, eager to embrace innovation, sustainability, and internationalization? The IKAT Project is tailor-made for you! We're on the lookout for SMEs in the tourism sector who are ready to take their businesses to new heights. Here's why you should apply to be part of the IKAT Project: 🔹 Unlock Growth Opportunities: As an SME, participating in the IKAT Project opens doors to new growth opportunities. Whether you're looking to expand into new markets, develop innovative products, or enhance your sustainability practices, IKAT provides the platform and resources to help you achieve your goals. 🔹Access to Funding and Support: We understand that financing can be a barrier for SMEs looking to innovate. That's why IKAT offers access to funding opportunities and mentorship to support SMEs at every stage of their journey. 🔹Internationalization Support: Expand your horizons and enhance your international presence with the help of IKAT. Whether you're exploring new markets, we provide the resources and guidance to support your internationalization efforts. 🔹Knowledge and Training: Gain valuable insights and training to address the challenges and opportunities facing your business. 🔹Accelerate Innovation: Whether you have a groundbreaking idea or want to fast-track the implementation of innovative solutions, IKAT can help you accelerate and grow your innovations, turning ideas into reality. In conclusion, if you're an SME in the tourism sector seeking support for your production, innovation, and internationalization activities, the IKAT Project is your go-to resource. 📅 Application Deadline: May 15th, 17:00 CET📅 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to transform your business with IKAT! Apply now and join us in shaping the future of tourism. For more information and to apply, visit www.ikatproject.com Good luck! 🤞 Ikat Team #Euroclusters #ECCP European Commission European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) European Clusters Alliance European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) #DGgrow #Ikatproject

✈️ Do you #KnowYourFunders? Today’s AwardedGrants.AU carousel spotlights the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (AusTrade) #Grants, awarded to boost trade and tourism initiatives across Australia over the past 12 months. 🌏 Discover the projects funded, the strategies driving international trade, and how these grants are supporting the growth of Australia’s tourism and export industries. 📌 Follow us for regular updates on funding opportunities and insights. 💬 Want to explore how these grants could support your trade or tourism goals? Comment below and sign up for a free trial today! #TradeAndTourismGrants #KnowYourFunders #AwardedGrantsAU #AusTrade #ExportGrowth #TourismDevelopment #GovernmentGrants #FundingOpportunities #EconomicGrowth

It’s been a while since we posted an update on the stakeholder meetings, which are a key way to stay connected with our stakeholders across each region. These meetings keep stakeholders informed about developments in the TOURBO project and provide a platform for their valuable input on various project topics. Stakeholder meetings are ongoing throughout the project and play an essential role in the exchange of knowledge, information, and networks. So, what happens at these stakeholder meetings? For example this summer, our Croatian partners PORA Regionalna razvojna agencija Koprivničko-križevačke županije hosted their 4th stakeholder meeting. During the meeting, they introduced stakeholders to best practices presented earlier in the spring at the Interregional Workshop held in Rovaniemi, Finland. The meeting also featured updates on Pilot Projects in Italy and Greece, specifically focusing on the initial phase of these Pilot Actions. This phase involves gathering Knowledge Providers from all regions, including Croatia, to offer expertise and services to micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the Pilot Action regions. Discussion centered around the transferability of the good practices to Koprivnica-Križevci County, as well as on collecting regional best practices about tourism’s twin transition to share with other partners. That is what the good practices are for: to support policy improvement in each region by sharing ideas and examples. By the way, regarding the Pilot Actions! The call for knowledge providers remains open until the end of the year, and a new call has opened in the Pilot Action regions for the innovation project ideas of the micro, small and medium sized tourism enterprises. If you are, or know potential knowledge providers, they can still join. Interreg Europe #regionalcooperation #tourismpilotprojects

⭐ 𝐕𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦: 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐔𝐩𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 It was about time the 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 - TourX landed in Brussels for its first-ever event linking two systemic challenges for the EU as a whole - #𝙨𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙨 & #𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙢. 🏝️ The Conference, co-organized by the European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training (EVBB) together with European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME and European Vocational Training Association - EVTA as partners in this groundbreaking project initiative, focused its attention on the effects of the #DigitalTransition impacting small and medium-sized enterprises (#SMEs) across the ecosystem & the EU. Thanks to the keynote interventions of Ms. Isabel Yglesias Julià, Head of EU Affairs at COEO and Member of the European Economic and Social Committee, Mr. Felix Rohn, Policy Officers for the Large-Scale Skills Partnership at DG Employment and Mr. Stefan Moritz, Secretary General at European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME Entrepreneurs helped directing the discussion towards: - Member States approach towards social #sustainability of tourism in the EU (read here the Palma Declaration, 2023: https://lnkd.in/d7TQAa_U) - The #competitiveness of tourism companies powered by digital tools - The link between work-based learning (#WBL), #staffshortages and vocational excellence The discussion was enriched by an exciting landscape of points of view during the panel "Regional Governance Approach for the Development of Digital Skills in the Tourism Industry". This was only possible thanks to the knowledge & experience of: - Ms. Misa Labarile, PhD, Policy Officer at DG GROW specialised on digital tourism - Ms. Valeria Tudisco, Head of Brussels Office - Sviluppumbria (Regione Umbria Economic Development Agency) - Ms. Sytske Valk, Project Manager at Wij zijn Katapult - Ms. Clara Agostini Campista, EU Development & Project Officer at EVTA Linking #VocationalExcellence & Tourism through the #RegionalPartnerships of TourX is possible thanks to the #PactforSkills for Tourism, where a thriving ecosystem pushes the limit of cooperation in upskilling & reskilling also through #digitaltools. The presentations of Antonio Gennarelli & Giorgia Morossi provided insights, examples and solutions from the TourX partnership. European Training Foundation Many thanks to the large audience who joined us today at the European Economic and Social Committee! #EUTourism Regione Campania, EfVET, CEOE, Don Bosco International, Central Denmark EU Office (CDEU), Earlall EU, Lifelong Learning Platform - European Civil Society for Education, Regione Autonoma della Sardegna, Regione Emilia-Romagna

MORE THAN 30 YOUNG PEOPLE IMPROVED THEIR KNOWLEDGE IN SUSTAINABLE TOURISM AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS📚 💡 💪 DURING AN ERASMUS+ EXCHANGE IN TUNISIA From September 4th to 15th, 2024, Institute Circle, together with partners, organized two youth exchanges in Sousse, Tunisia🇹🇳. These exchanges, conducted with organizations from Lebanon, Egypt, Tunisia, and Turkey, focused on enhancing young people's understanding, knowledge, and skills in the field of sustainable tourism. Both projects contribute to the promotion of sustainable tourism and raising awareness and knowledge among peers about sustainable development♻ in general. The project activities will help young people strengthen their organizational, communication, and other employability skills, as well as project management skills. Additionally, the project will support youth entrepreneurship and creativity in the field of sustainable tourism and reinforce values such as solidarity, awareness of interconnectedness, and the need to care for each other and the environment. The exchange of young people from all five partner countries will also strengthen mutual understanding among Mediterranean countries🗺. The youth exchanges are part of projects funded by the European Union🇪🇺 under the Erasmus+ program. More on🖱: https://lnkd.in/dBTkhQZF #institutecircle #project #SustainableTourism #ErasmusPlus

📌 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬! ✨ The European Heritage Label Bureau - EHL Bureau has selected 𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 to receive financial support, aiming to boost 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 across Europe’s most significant heritage sites. This marks the first-ever dedicated funding for EHL sites, with a total budget of €𝟑𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 allocated to support partnerships that celebrate and preserve Europe’s shared cultural heritage. 🏛️🌿 These projects will focus on 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: 🔹 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Inspiring the next generation to connect with and value European heritage. 🔹 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Using cutting-edge technology to make cultural sites more accessible and interactive. 🔹 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Integrating green initiatives to protect our heritage for future generations. 🔹 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Promoting unity and cultural exchange, strengthening our shared European identity. 🌟 By bringing together 67 EHL sites through these projects, the initiative aims to foster 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and create 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 between communities, citizens, and their cultural roots. These partnerships reflect the European Union's ongoing commitment to preserving the past while embracing innovative solutions for the future. 💡🤝 📌 The projects, set to begin in early 2025, will not only promote greater visibility and networking among EHL sites but also enhance their capacity to tell their unique stories within a broader European context. From youth-focused activities to sustainable practices 🌿, these initiatives will create lasting impact and ensure our cultural legacy remains alive for generations to come. 📢 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬: https://lnkd.in/dZX8wjUq & stay up to date in our 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦: https://lnkd.in/dW3DPc5E #EuropeanHeritageLabel #CulturalHeritage #YouthEngagement #DigitalInnovation #Sustainability #CulturalDiversity #SharedHeritage #EUprojects #GOPAgroup #GOPAPACE GOPA Consulting Group Paulo Roquete Vitorino

Defining the Future of Tourism Education 🌟 This morning the EVBB participated to the "𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗚𝗮𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲" webinar! ✨ Supported by the European Commission and the Expert Group on skills/resilience of the Transition Pathway. The event brought together 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 and education 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 to address the pressing need for innovation in tourism education and skills training. Key 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 included: ✅ A discussion on 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 for competence relevance, moderated by Antonio Gennarelli, EU Project Manager, EVBB – The European Association of Institutes for Vocational Training, with opening remarks by Elfa Ķere Kere, Policy Officer, DG GROW, European Commission. ✅ Insightful presentations from the T4T Expert Group, featuring: Corné Dijkmans on skills intelligence and training needs for the tourism sector & Manuel Au-Yong Oliveira on vocational excellence and training needs in hospitality professions. Our Secretary General, Theodor Grassos, presented during the T4T Best Practices sharing session on the topic of 𝗘𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗺𝘂𝘀+ 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. Our gratitude goes to our partners & members who contributed to this research: European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME, PIKTALENT & ITS Academy della Puglia per il Turismo i Beni le Attività Culturali ed Artistiche. The audience also actively contributed to shaping ideas through interactive sessions.🌐💼 💡 Let’s continue the conversation! Share your thoughts or questions in the comments. If you missed the webinar, it will be soon made available on the Tourism Stakeholders' Platform, available here: . #TourismEducation #SkillsDevelopment #FutureOfWork #InclusiveTourism #ErasmusPlus #HospitalityInnovation

Unpacking EMDG changes for Round 4 Looking forward to unpacking the recently revised Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) delivered by Austrade in our next ATEC member tutorial taking place on Mon 23rd @ 1.00pm (AEST). EMDG has been a critical program for many years supporting tourism exporters in subsidising the expensive process of establishing a business in the inbound tourism market. #ATECMP24 #ELITE24 #atec  #tourismdrivesgrowth  #australiantourismexportcouncil Nerma Gunic, @Jose Nunes, Samantha Palmer FIPAA, Grant Ferres, Carla Giuca