Having the purpose of gathering information and connecting the main actors involved in the topic, the SubNetwork wants to promote synergies, knowledge-exchange and partnerships among the involved Universities, support policy dialogue and strengthen consultation in the Mediterranean, being one of the world tourism hot spots.
The SubNetwork aims to engage university departments, academics, researchers, practitioners, technologists and specialists working in the field.
SubNetwork Objectives
– Promoting regional and cross-cutting cooperation between the two shores of the Mediterranean, to create new partnerships and develop joint projects;
– Gathering and sharing information, to collaboratively carry out studies, analysis and research papers on the thematic, and to support knowledge-based policy making;
– Supporting Universities in the definition of key competences related to Tourism and facilitate training for a new generation of scientists, professionals and entrepreneurs;
– Promoting awareness and understanding the importance of Tourism, its sustainability and impact on territories and economies, environment and social life, organising international events (workshops, conferences, webinars, trainings) to improve the flow of knowledge and exchange of experiences;
– Mapping current actions to avoid replication and encourage best practices in the field.