#CPMR2024 | At @CPMR_Europe General Assembly in Gozo, in response to @EnricoLetta, Basque Country shared the role of Regional Smart Specialisation Strategies & territorial cooperation for place-based EU innovations. Our Catalogue of Innovations "made in Atlantic" is our evidence!

We have a new President of the Atlantic Arc Commission ! Congratulations to Imanol Pradales, President of the Basque Country and President Teresa Almeida, designated AAC 1st Vice President More information the presidency's political orientations -> euskadi.eus

📣 Nicolas Castay, Director of GIP Littoral, introduced a project on tourism flows management in the #Atlantic area. Planning to address key challenges (climate change, environment, touristic flows...), it will create new collaborations among Atlantic partners. Stay tuned!

Finally, speakers highlight the need to align local & national governance frameworks while collaborating with industries, academic institutions & small businesses. Overall, they agree on the importance of ensuring a dialogue between stakeholders to propose adapted strategies. 💡

To address #AACTourism challenges at the transnational level, Michel Durrieu @NvelleAquitaine suggests creating cooperation through Atlantic tourism observatory for informed decision-making. Mary Daly @donegalcouncil advocates for EU projects to share knowledge & best practices.

🌍 To tackle tourism challenges, regions implement various key initiatives: José Santos (ERT Alentjo) focuses on welcoming immigrant populations & attracting digital nomads. Susana Ribeiro @visitportonorth outlines the importance of an investment agenda for sustainable tourism.

Susana Ribeiro (@visitportonorth) shared funding challenges tied to tourism stats in Porto. Mary Daly (@donegalcouncil) & José Santos (ERT Alentejo) highlighted the impact of short-term rentals on local communities and stress the development of more sustainable accommodations. 🌱

Follow-up of the #AACTourism Seminar on 20.09 ➡️ Michel Durrieu (@NvelleAquitaine) highlighted the need to manage tourist flows in areas like the French Basque Country & Arcachon. Marcos Niño (@GobAsturias) presents regional efforts on Biosphere reserve. #SustainableTourism

Many thanks Sandra Silva for presenting the opportunities offered by INTERREG @AtlanticArea to support sustainable tourism, one of the main economic sectors for #Atlantic regions 👏

🇪🇺 Sandra Silva provides insights on INTERREG @AtlanticArea. She presents funded projects on nautical industry, bicycle, recreational trails, slow tourism & geoparks. She offers guidance on the next call for projects and key areas to explore. #AACTourism

🗣️ Ramune Genzbigelyte-Venturi (@EU_Growth) shares updates on the EU Tourism Transition Pathway to boost sustainable tourism. She recalls EU tools & funding to support Atlantic tourism through local businesses, circularity, climate change adaptation, governance and data. #AAC

#AACTourism | MEP @vozemberg, Chair of the TRAN Committee, recalls the importance of tourism for Atlantic economy and the need to work at EU level to protect the environment, cultural heritage and work on common challenges. 🌍

#AACTourism | Luis Martinez Abad, Regional Minister for Tourism of @cantabriaes opened the AAC Tourism Political Seminar emphasizing the need to strengthen sustainable tourism in the Atlantic based on 3 "D": Decentralisation, Diversification & De-seasonalization.

🌊 Welcome to Cantabria! Today, the #AAC meets with tourism stakeholders in Arnuero, Spain, to discuss sustainable tourism actions in the Atlanticnforna more attractive, sustainable and dynamic #Atlantic area! #AAC #Culture #AtlanticTourism