This Annual Meeting builds on the 1st Community Meeting held in April 2024 in Rome, where the first 10 projects were welcomed and integrated into the Mission’s activities.

In Tirana, the Community has now expanded to include 10 new Thematic Projects and 2 Strategic Territorial Projects, reaching a total of 22 projects. The meeting provided an important opportunity to strengthen synergies among projects, support their implementation through the governance projects of the Mission, and enhance coordination and institutional capacity to make Mediterranean tourism greener, smarter, and more resilient.

Within this framework, NECSTouR plays a central role by coordinating the MED Cluster on Climate Change Adaptation, which explores:

• climate action plans,
• resilient tourism strategies,
• ecosystem-based adaptation tools.

Another highlight of this year’s programme was the launch of the Interreg Euro-MED Academy, a new initiative designed to provide targeted training sessions on a wide range of sustainable tourism topics. The Academy will build capacity, support innovation, and empower stakeholders throughout the region.

Explore the resources offered by the academy here: Home | Interreg Euro-MED Academy

The Tirana meeting served as a dynamic platform for collaboration, learning, and innovation, reaffirming the commitment of Mediterranean stakeholders to shaping the future of tourism in a changing climate and ensuring the region remains a model for sustainable and resilient tourism development.