Interreg NEXT MED: Funding Blue Economy & Regenerative Tourism Across the Mediterranean

Interreg NEXT MED: Funding Blue Economy & Regenerative Tourism Across the Mediterranean Vincent Ernoux, a representative for the Interreg NEXT MED program, an EU-funded initiative that finances joint projects addressing common challenges at the Mediterranean scale. Vincent discusses the program's vital focus on the sea basin, blue economy, and the future of tourism. - Mediterranean Focus: The program's essence is the Mediterranean, making the blue economy and caring for the sea a natural priority. Blue economy is about taking advantage of sea resources while limiting negative impact. - Tourism's Economic Impact: Tourism in the Mediterranean is massive, accounting for 15% to 20% of the GDP. - The Shift to Regenerative Tourism: The program is moving beyond sustainable tourism to regenerative tourism. In the future, projects must integrate regenerative tourism as a core value to receive financing. - Social Pillar Integration: Comparing today to 10-15 years ago, the program now fully integrates the social pillar (people/society), ensuring projects have a positive impact on citizens and local populations. - Key Challenges: Current challenges include the need for increased digitalization and a concern for specialized blue skills and green skills. - Project Examples: The program recently showcased projects dealing with sustainability in ports and the protection of marine ecosystems. - Interreg NEXT MED puts the framework and means in place so organizations across the Mediterranean (companies, public sector, etc.) can apply to finance their project ideas. Hit the like button if you support regenerative tourism! Subscribe for exclusive insights into EU funding and the Mediterranean's sustainable future! 🎥 Other Recommended Videos / Playlists https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8lnsQMrJiEetixtqMjk3x_KBL1rECx-M&si=ApOHJW90uvEXdTiF https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8lnsQMrJiEclBq3cl9WKaRq4AmMVArVz&si=hV5dEHG4v4mrfuf3 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8lnsQMrJiEcGMfdtLwx8U8tNCBcyESy6&si=zQC5cM1qPO62ioXs Travel And Tour World is more than a magazine – it’s a global trade communication platform for the travel and hospitality ecosystem. We provide digital publications, industry-specific reports, exposure at travel trade shows, and advertising solutions tailored for businesses in tourism, hospitality, airlines, cruise lines, and MICE sectors. We connect industry professionals with curated content that fosters new opportunities, strategic partnerships, and growth in international markets. Whether for brand visibility, networking, or thought leadership, TTW empowers global stakeholders to shape the evolving travel industry with innovation and collaboration. With this approach, Travel And Tour World continues to foster meaningful connections with the industry leaders contributing to the growth and success of the industry. Subscribe for weekly travel industry insights and exclusive content! #InterregNEXTMED2025 #MediterraneanSustainability #RegenerativeTourismInnovation #BlueEconomyTourism #EUFundedTourism #SustainableMediterranean #MarineEcosystemProtection #GreenSkillsForTourism #DigitalTourismInnovation #MediterraneanCooperation #BlueSkillsInTourism #EUProjects2025 #TourismForSustainability #CrossBorderTourism #SustainableTourismDevelopment #MarineEcosystems2025 #TourismInnovationEU #MediterraneanChallenges2025 #EUProjectsInTourism #CommunityDrivenTourism 🔗 Website Link Visit us: https://www.travelandtourworld.com/ Connect With Us: 🔗 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ttwemagazine 💼 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/travel-and-tour-world 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelandtourworld 🎬 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TravelAndTourWorld