Building resilient tourism across Mediterranean routes

DETOUR brings together eight international partners to support SMEs in the tourism sector in growing, innovating, and remaining competitive — by leveraging funding opportunities, digital tools, and a shared commitment to slow and responsible travel..... Read More

8/30/20261 min read

DETOUR aims to foster sustainable, inclusive, and resilient tourism by supporting the development of tourism ecosystems along rural, cultural, and historical routes in the Mediterranean region. The project specifically targets small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and local stakeholders involved in slow and experiential tourism, helping them access funding opportunities, adopt digital tools, and strengthen their capacity to innovate, grow, and compete on a European and global scale. The DETOUR project is structured in several key phases aimed at promoting sustainable, cultural, and cross-border tourism, contributing at the same time to building local capacity, supporting innovation

1. Research
Collection of data and analysis of tourism trends, local assets, and needs across pilot regions to inform all project actions.

2. Capacity Building for key tourism stakeholders
Training for key tourism stakeholders and cross-sectoral experts and professionals in project countries who will act as multipliers via knowledge-sharing activities. 🔗 Learn more about Train the Trainers programme

3. Training for SMEs
Tailored training and mentoring programmes for small and medium tourism enterprises along the selected walking routes to strengthen skills in sustainable tourism, digital tools, and tourism offer. 🔗 Explore SME Training Activities