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29 August 2024

MEDS: Training managers for smart destinations

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The MEDS project trains professionals in managing innovation for sustainable tourism and smart destinations.

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Authors

MEDS – Managers of European Smart Destinations

Related Organisation(s)

Bulgarian Tourist Chamber

Destination Makers S.r.l.

Synthesis Center for Research and Education Ltd

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Geographical descriptors

Austria

Belgium

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Italy

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Organisation Type

Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Company with 250 or more employees

Consumer Organisations

Cultural and Heritage Organisations

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

EU Institutions

International Organisations

Local Authorities

Media / Journalist Organisations

National authorities

Networks and Federations / Confederations

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • 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

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations

    • Innovative tourism services

    • R&I on digital tools for tourism

    • Sustainable mobility

    • Well-being of residents

  • Business activities

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

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The MEDS project, funded by Erasmus+ and spanning from January 2023 to December 2024, addresses the imperative need for training professionals capable of managing innovation in destination management, particularly in the context of developing "smart destinations" for sustainable tourism and territorial development. Drawing inspiration from the European Capitals of Smart Tourism initiative, which advocates for innovative and inclusive solutions in tourism, MEDS aims to educate a new cohort of Destination Managers proficient in key areas such as Accessibility, Sustainability, Digitalization, and Cultural heritage & creativity. By establishing the Meds Academy and equipping managers with the necessary skills, the project seeks to bolster tourism recovery and resilience across European destinations.

#Smart Destinations #Smart Tourism

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