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Global Call for Socially Innovative Tourism Solutions: Join the Challenge!

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17 September 2025

Global Call for Socially Innovative Tourism Solutions: Join the Challenge!

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Entrepreneurs worldwide are invited to transform tourism through innovative, sustainable projects by participating in the Social Innovation Challenge. Explore the chance to reshape travel with impactful community, accessibility, and green solutions.

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Albania

Armenia

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Croatia

Cyprus

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Denmark

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EU-27

Finland

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Georgia

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Ireland

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Company with 250 or more employees

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

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  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Ecotourism

    • Education tourism

    • Festival tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Health and medical tourism

    • MICE tourism

    • Mountain tourism

    • Religious tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Sports tourism

    • Urban/city tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Accessible tourism services

    • Circularity of tourism services

    • Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations

    • Funding and support measures

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • Innovative tourism services

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

    • R&I on digital tools for tourism

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Tools for data on tourism

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

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UN Tourism and the Sommet Education Foundation have launched the Social Innovation Challenge, calling for global startups and entrepreneurs to present solutions that redefine the tourism industry.

This initiative focuses on three key areas: community-based tourism, inclusivity & accessibility, and green projects that promote sustainable practices. With support from strategic partners and benefits like scholarships and global exposure, participants can scale their ideas to drive meaningful social change.

The challenge is open until 30 November 2025.

For full details on the support available, eligibility criteria, and application process, please refer to the attached link.

#Sustainable tourism #Community-based tourism #Inclusivity & Accessibility #Green hospitality #Circular tourism economy #Educational empowerment #Innovation in tourism

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