On May 30, 2024, an important transnational MED-Routes partnership meeting between all Project partners from Italy, Spain, Cyprus, Greece, Portugal and Croatia was held at the Sea Casino in Varna. The meeting was hosted by the Bulgarian Association for Transfer of Technology and Innovation (BATTI).
The presentations and discussions of the morning session focused on assessing the transferability of circular economy models in cultural tourism. Discussions also included topics such as carbon footprint and impact monitoring of project activities. In the afternoon, the program focused on the creation of eco-routes and green labels. Strategies for engaging strategic stakeholders and creating short eco-routes were also presented.
One of the important highlights of the day was the session of the Transnational Working Group on the subject. Its scope ? Assessing the most urgent needs, gaps and opportunities for integrating sustainability and circular economy into cultural routes.
The meeting in Varna showed the importance of cooperation between different partners to achieve sustainable development in cultural tourism. The attendees exchanged valuable ideas and experience that will contribute to the successful implementation of the projects and the achievement of common goals.
