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13 May 2026
Transforming Mediterranean Tourism: A Vision for Sustainable Growth
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13 May 2026
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Dive into the ambitious efforts by Mediterranean nations to revolutionize tourism through sustainability and resilience. Explore how collaboration and policy innovations are setting the stage for a new era of eco-conscious travel that promises environmental stewardship alongside robust economic growth.
Interreg Euro-MED
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Albania
Armenia
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
EU-27
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Montenegro
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Türkiye
Ukraine
Other
Academic / Research and VET Institutions
Business Support Organisation
Company with 250 or more employees
Cluster Organisations
Consumer Organisations
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
EU Institutions
Financial Institutions and Investors
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
International Organisations
Local Authorities
Media / Journalist Organisations
National authorities
Networks and Federations / Confederations
NGOs / Non-profits
Notified Bodies
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
Social Economy Entity
Trade Unions
Other
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Education tourism
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Festival tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Health and medical tourism
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MICE tourism
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Mountain tourism
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Religious tourism
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Rural tourism
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Sports tourism
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Urban/city tourism
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Wellness tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Changes in tourism demand and opportunities
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Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations
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Governance of tourism destinations
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Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs
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R&I on climate-friendly tourism
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R&I on digital tools for tourism
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Tourism strategies
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Air passenger transport
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Events catering and other food services
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Mobile beverage services
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Mobile food services
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Museums
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Operation of historical sites
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Other
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Other accommodation
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other food and beverage services
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Other holiday reservation services
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Other tourism transportation activities
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Rail Passenger transport
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Recreational and sport activities
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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Road passenger transport
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Tour operator activities
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Travel agency activities
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Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport
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Mediterranean tourism is undergoing a transformative shift, spearheaded by the Cross Network Alliance within the Interreg Euro-MED Dialogue4Tourism Project. This initiative introduces groundbreaking policy recommendations aimed at redefining tourism practices by emphasizing sustainability and resilience across 14 Mediterranean countries. Regional authorities, tourism businesses, and key stakeholders are empowered to align their goals with national strategies, enhancing crisis resilience and strengthening international collaboration.
A unique focus is placed on enabling Destination Management Organizations to pioneer sustainability efforts, with support from National Governments to legislate climate-positive tourism frameworks. Additionally, integrating technology for better data collection and predictive analysis is highlighted as essential for managing resources wisely. Educational programs further reinforce these initiatives by preparing future leaders to articulate and manage sustainable tourism strategies effectively.
Discover the impactful strides being made by following this link.
#Sustainable tourism planning #Destination management #Climate-friendly tourism practices #Stakeholder engagement #Cross-regional cooperation
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