EU COSME Project fuTOURiSME – Fostering Digital & Sustainable Transition of Tourism SMEs for Future Innovation and Resilience - Cyprus
European Union/ European Commission
Greece, Italy, Spain, France, Cyprus, Germany
09/2023 - 06/2026
Client type:
Destinations, Tourism company
Service type:
Baseline Research and Analysis, Strategy and Planning, Training and Qualification

Services provided:

  • Coordination and management of all project activities, ensuring compliance with EU data protection and ethical standards
  • Collection and analysis of lessons learnt and best practices in environmental, economic, and social sustainability
  • Investigation of SME experiences during and after COVID-19 to identify resilience strategies and gaps in the green and digital transition
  • Development of an online platform with interactive e-learning, a best-practice repository, and a coaching area
  • Delivery of three e-learning courses on business strategy, digitalisation & sustainability, and experiential tourism needs
  • Launch and management of an Open Call for SMEs, including evaluation, voucher allocation, and piloting of innovative projects
  • Support for SMEs in conducting sustainability self-assessments and guidance towards suitable certification schemes
  • Facilitation of the integration of sustainability certifications into SMEs’ operations to strengthen market credibility
  • Dissemination of results, engagement of target groups, and promotion of peer learning to maximise project impact