The project
The ALTOUR-MED (Alternative Tourism for the Mediterranean Region) project – project n. 2022-2-MT01-KA210-VET-000096406 – targets current and future tourism professionals in three Mediterranean regions (Malta, Italy & Greece).
A transformative project dedicated to advancing alternative tourism offerings in targeted regions through strategic upskilling initiatives for key stakeholders.
Focused on aligning with E+ priorities, the project is set to achieve specific objectives geared towards environmental goals and adapting vocational education and training (VET) to labour market needs.
Tourism is one of the major industries in the EU and so, one of the most important sectors to be aligned with the European Green Deal and the aim of making Europe climate neutral in 2050. Its importance is highlighted in the recently published EC Report “Transition Pathway for Tourism” (2022). Evidently, tourism was among the most severely affected industries by COVID-19 with a drop of 70% in revenues in 2020. In the aftermath of the pandemic, tourism professionals, destination managers and VET providers need to be empowered and provided the necessary tools and knowledge to increase their resilience and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable and resilient business model.
Objectives
- Empower tourism and destination management professionals & students towards developing and promoting tailored alternative tourism offers
- Provide valuable tools and materials to VET providers and destination managers
- Increase the knowledge of VET educators on the various forms of alternative tourism
- Support VET providers by integrating current and future trends on alternative tourism in their educational offer, based on markets’ skills intelligence
- Develop tailored, flexible learning opportunities, including transferable materials for professionals based on green skills
- Raise awareness on the advantages of alternative tourism for businesses, the community and the environment
- Upgrade alternative tourism offers in the participating regions.
Our Goal to produce three outputs
A collection of good practices and case studies regarding the promotion of alternative tourism offers. The pool of practices/case studies will constitute an important toolkit for destination managers, hotel professionals and VET educators. It will also be incorporated into the ALTOUR-MED Guide.
Applicant
Institute of Tourism Studies - Applicant - Malta
Established in 1987 and acting as Malta's main Tourism and Hospitality educational institution, the Institute of Tourism Studies (ITS) offers a vast selection of programmes taught by dedicated lecturers. The campus offers multiple specialised labs and kitchens to assure that students receive the essential theoretical and practical education required.
The Institute of Tourism Studies, located close to the Malta International Airport and with a campus in Qala, Gozo, currently offers programmes of studies ranging from Foundation Programme (MQF Level 2) to Masters Degree Programmes (MQF Level 7) level.
ITS mission is to shape Excellence and Innovation in Tourism, through teaching and learning, quality research, advice, and realisation of innovative business concepts.
Address: Aviation Park, Aviation Avenue, Ħal Luqa, LQA 9023, Malta
Phone n.: +356 2379 3100
Website: https://www.its.edu.mt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ITSMalta
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its_malta
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/24983599
Partners
Green Village - Partner - Greece
Green Village is a tourism SME, founded in 1994 in the seaside town of Xylokastro, in the Peloponnese. It offers a “community-like” accommodation experience as it is comprised of 20 independent villas inside a Mediterranean garden full of indigenous plants and trees and has been providing its services to hundreds of thousands of guests and visitors. Apart from the regular tourism and hospitality services GV has always been focusing on the organisation of events and initiatives related to sustainable regional development, culture, community building, and education. These initiatives play an important role in the cultural life of Xylokastro. The last few years the Green Village management team has placed its focus on implementing approaches, trainings and practices related to sustainable tourism. Both the overall structure of the hotel premises and its brand name offer great potential on evolving and transforming GV into a hub for sustainable development for the whole region.
Address: Athanassopoulou Alley, Πάροδος Αθανασοπούλου, Xylokastron 204 00
Contact: George Triantafyllou
Website: https://www.greenvillage.gr/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenvillage.gr/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/green-village-hotel/
Education In Progress - Partner - Italy
Education In Progress is an educational organization based in Italy (Messina) and in (Spain) Palma de Mallorca. Our objective is to promote innovative educational tools and solutions, particularly through the opportunities offered by the Erasmus Plus program, in which we involve all sectors (HEI, VET, ADULT, SCHOOL, and YOUTH). By means of Erasmus Plus, Education in Progress also promotes the internationalization of the training experiences realized within the mobility context. This enhances both professional and personal competence twice as much.
We are committed to our work and love Erasmus!
Address: Via Ducezio, 15 - 98124 Messina (ME), Italy
Phone n.: +39-3283793721 (Aldo Cammara, chairman)
Website: https://educationinprogress.eu/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InProgressEduITA