Transforming micro-destinations through C-VET: enhancing governance, collaboration, and sustainable growth
▶Summary
The Objectives of the project are: 1. To enhance the governance capacities of local policymakers and entrepreneurs to foster sustainable tourism management. 2. To foster skills in practices for th...
▶Objectives
The Objectives of the project are: 1. To enhance the governance capacities of local policymakers and entrepreneurs to foster sustainable tourism management. 2. To foster skills in practices for the digital transformation of tourism management in micro-destinations. 3. To develop C-VET pathways that enhance destination branding, digital storytelling, and adaptive strategies for sustainable and seasonal tourism transitions in micro-destinations.
▶Activities
The project activities focus on empowering local policymakers and entrepreneurs in micro-destinations through Continuing Vocational Education and Training (C-VET). Key actions include developing governance training curricula, workshops on participatory decision-making, and peer-learning exchanges. It will also pilot collaborative digital solutions, create strategies for extending tourism seasons, and implement branding initiatives to foster sustainable tourism.
▶Impact
The results the project will be achieving are: - A C-VET curriculum for governance training in micro-destinations - A network of upskilled policymakers, community leaders, civil servants and entrepreneurs equipped with governance skills is developed. - An Open Educational Resource (OER) toolkit for governance training in tourism - A cross-sectoral C-VET approach to green and digital tourism transitions - continuing VET modules on strategies for extending the tourism season .