On 10 June 2026, project partners gathered in Valletta, Malta, for the 5th TOURISMO Project Technical and Steering Committee Meeting, marking another important milestone towards the successful completion of the project.

Representatives from the ten partner organizations, including Varna Economic Development Agency, reviewed the progress achieved across the project’s key work packages, focusing on innovative solutions for tourism flow monitoring, analysis of tourism behavior patterns, forecasting and sentiment analysis to support evidence-based decision-making, and the development of a best-practice framework for the certification of sustainable tourism destinations.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to discuss the long-term exploitation, sustainability, and scaling-up of TOURISMO results, ensuring that the project’s achievements will continue to create value beyond its lifetime. In addition, the Lead Partner, READ SA, informed participants about TOURISMO’s involvement in the Test-to-Transfer phase, opening new opportunities for the wider adoption of the project’s innovative solutions.

Beyond the technical discussions, participants enjoyed a guided walking tour of Valletta, organized by the host partner MRDDF. The tour offered a unique opportunity to explore the city’s rich cultural heritage, remarkable history, and vibrant urban environment, while strengthening cooperation among project partners.

As the TOURISMO project approaches its final stages, the commitment and collaboration demonstrated by all partners continue to drive the development of smarter, more sustainable, and more resilient tourism destinations across the Mediterranean region.

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