Paphos, Cyprus. Paphos is increasing efforts to strengthen its position as a smart and sustainable tourism destination through its participation in the European project SMART TOUR – Smart Tourism, Smart Destinations. The Paphos district tourism development and promotion company, Etap Paphos, is attending a project meeting and workshop in France.
Meeting and workshop in Brittany
Etap Paphos is taking part in the project’s third Steering Group Meeting and a thematic workshop being held on May 20 and 21 in Perros-Guirec, in France’s Brittany region.
According to an announcement, the meeting and accompanying educational visit aim to support the exchange of knowledge and policy tools between European regions, focusing on how data and digital technologies can help destinations develop in a more targeted and sustainable way.
Project agenda through 2026
During the meeting, partners are expected to review the project’s progress, present actions planned for the remainder of 2026, and discuss issues linked to tourism statistics, indicators, research, and innovation in digital tools and services.
The thematic workshop will allow participating regions to exchange good practices, experiences, and policy approaches supporting the sustainable development of tourism destinations.
Etap Paphos objectives and project partners
Etap said its participation is part of broader efforts to strengthen the digital and green transition of the Paphos tourism product and to promote the region as a model smart and sustainable destination at European level.
The SMART TOUR project includes ten partners from Italy, France, Germany, Hungary, Greece, Romania, Albania, Ukraine, Belgium and Cyprus, and is co-financed by the European Union at a rate of 80 per cent.
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