DETOUR: Developing Resilient Tourism Ecosystems Along Mediterranean Routes Terms of reference External Evaluators – DETOUR Call for Financial Support for Tourism SMEs Introduction This document establishes the terms and conditions for the appointment and participation of external experts invited to serve as evaluators in the Selection Committee for the DETOUR Call for Financial support (hereinafter…
The UK leg of the Sounding Art Trail project, coordinated by the Culture Routes Society and supported by the British Council’s Connections Through Culture programme, has been successfully completed along the North Downs Way route. Aiming to draw attention to points along walking routes at risk due to climate change through sound and art, this…
📌Open Call Application Form: Financial Support for Collaborative Projects under the DETOUR project Below is the selection framework of the call, which provides financial support to SMEs operating along the Mediterranean walking routes. Eligible Countries and geographic areas: Italy along the Via Francigena, stretch Pavia–Rome and 10 km buffer zone; Greece along the mountainous paths…
Kate Clow, of the CRS attended the 4th conference, held jointly by the European Hikers Association (ERA), the European Mountaineers Association and the Italian Mountaineers Association (CAI). The conference built on the sustainability focus of the 2024 Paris conference; but this year explored the theme “Digitalisation for Hiking and Mountain Trails”. Over 20 presentations from 15 countries looked…
Pavia has just hosted the international meeting of DETOUR – Developing resilient tourism ecosystems along Mediterranean routes, a European project funded under the Single Market Programme (SMP) and coordinated by the Municipality of Fidenza. The event was facilitated by the Chamber of Commerce and the Municipality of Pavia, with the support of the Tourism Councillor…
Every year on September 27, the world celebrates World Tourism Day, established by the United Nations in 1980. This day offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on tourism not only as a social and cultural force but also as a powerful economic engine. Long-distance walking routes such as the Lycian Way are not only experiences…
Throughout last season, we traveled long distances — sometimes with our microphones, sometimes with our backpacks, and sometimes only in our dreams. In each episode, we discovered a new route and listened to a different traveler. In our very first season, we explored the meaning of cultural routes, their history, their natural landscapes, and what…
DETOUR – “Developing Resilient Tourism Ecosystems along Mediterranean Routes” Grant agreement number: 101181295 Supported by the EU programme SMP-COSME-2023-TOURSME— Transitioning to a more sustainable and resilient ecosystem – empowering tourism SMEs Business development opportunity Call for Expression of interest SMEs Training and Mentoring DETOUR: “Developing Resilient Tourism Ecosystems along Mediterranean Routes” (November 2024 – September…
Summer: time for holidays. However, once again this year, the tourism sector is faced with the effects of climate change, which is causing an increase in temperatures and the frequency of extreme weather events on a global scale. The European Commission has analysed future scenarios, predicting that the rise in average annual temperatures will change…
Slow tourism is no longer just a travel experience – it has become a powerful tool for the regeneration of local areas. Increasingly, walkers and cyclists are choosing routes like the Lycian Way in search of authentic and sustainable experiences. In this context, local businesses offering hospitality, food services, bike assistance, and territory-based activities play…