{"id":24930,"date":"2025-05-23T12:40:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T10:40:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ntb.org.cy\/?p=24930"},"modified":"2025-09-24T15:18:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T13:18:51","slug":"nicosia-tourism-board-joins-greenset-a-new-era-for-sustainable-tourism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ntb.org.cy\/el\/nicosia-tourism-board-joins-greenset-a-new-era-for-sustainable-tourism\/","title":{"rendered":"Nicosia Tourism Board Joins GreenSET: A New Era for Sustainable Tourism"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Nicosia Tourism Board (NTB)<\/strong> is thrilled to announce its participation as an official partner in the GreenSET Interreg Euro-Med Project<\/strong>, a forward-thinking initiative designed to revolutionize the tourism sector across the Mediterranean through circular and sustainable innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83c\udf31 What Is GreenSET?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

GreenSET<\/strong> is a ground-breaking project funded by the Interreg Euro-Med Programme<\/strong>, aiming to empower tourism SMEs<\/strong> by transforming how sustainable services are designed and delivered. With Mediterranean tourism largely driven by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), this project focuses on providing them with the right tools, support, and methodologies to adopt circular economy practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of the project is the MEDSSIM methodology<\/strong> (MED Sustainable Service Innovation Methodology), which enables Business Support Organisations (BSOs)<\/strong> to guide SMEs in building competitive and eco-friendly tourism offerings. Key deliverables include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • \u2705 A Certification Scheme for MEDSSIM Experts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83d\udce6 Implementation Toolbox & Competence Pack for BSOs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \ud83d\udcda Library of Best Practices & Circular Service Patterns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udd17 Project Details: GreenSET at a Glance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83d\udfe2 Project Name:<\/strong> GreenSET \u2013 Green Sustainable Eco-Tourism
    \ud83c\udf0d Programme:<\/strong> Interreg Euro-MED 2021\u20132027
    \ud83d\udcb6 Funding:<\/strong> Interreg Funds
    \ud83d\udcc6 Duration:<\/strong> 33 months<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \ud83e\udd1d Project Partners<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The GreenSET project is a collaborative effort involving 9 dedicated partners from across the Mediterranean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • \ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddf7 STEP RI Science and Technology Park of the University of Rijeka<\/strong> (Croatia \u2013 Lead Partner)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 R2M Solution<\/strong> (France)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 SINLOC \u2013 Sistema Iniziative Locali S.p.A.<\/strong> (Italy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 CEEI Valencia \u2013 European Centre for Innovative Enterprises<\/strong> (Spain)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7 FORTH \u2013 Foundation for Research and Technology \u2013 Hellas<\/strong> (Greece)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddfe Nicosia Tourism Board (NTB)<\/strong> (Cyprus)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \ud83c\uddf5\ud83c\uddf9 Tert\u00falia Algarvia \u2013 Centro de Conhecimento em Cultura e Alimenta\u00e7\u00e3o Tradicional do Algarve<\/strong> (Portugal)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf1 Regional Development Agency of Tirana (RDA Tirana)<\/strong> (Albania)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddea Business Start-Up Centre Bar (BSC Bar)<\/strong> (Montenegro)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      This strong multinational partnership brings together experts in tourism, sustainability, innovation, and regional development<\/strong> to support the circular transformation of tourism SMEs across the Mediterranean region. \ud83c\udf3f\ud83c\udf0d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      \ud83e\udd1d Our Role in the Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The \u0395\u03a4\u0391\u03a0 \u039b\u03b5\u03c5\u03ba\u03c9\u03c3\u03af\u03b1\u03c2<\/strong> is honored to lead the communication and outreach activities<\/strong> of GreenSET, ensuring that the project’s mission, milestones, and success stories are shared across the Mediterranean and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      We are committed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Promoting the project and its outcomes across the region<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Engaging stakeholders and communities<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Facilitating knowledge-sharing and best practices<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Ensuring visibility for the innovative work of our partners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Kick-Off Highlights \u2013 Venice, Italy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        GreenSET was officially launched during a dynamic two-day kick-off meeting<\/strong> on May 20\u201321, 2025<\/strong>, held at the M9 Museum of the 20th Century<\/strong> in Mestre, Venice. It was an inspiring gathering of partners, experts, and stakeholders focused on strategic planning, carbon footprint evaluation, SME engagement, and governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        The event marked the start of an exciting journey \u2014 and we are ready to get to work! \ud83d\ude80<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \ud83c\udf0a Looking Ahead<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

        The road ahead is full of opportunities to reshape Mediterranean tourism into a model of resilience, sustainability, and innovation<\/strong>. NTB is proud to be at the forefront of this transformation, collaborating with partners from Croatia, France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Albania, Montenegro<\/strong>, and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        We\u2019ll be sharing updates, insights, and opportunities to engage as the project progresses. Stay tuned \u2014 and join us as we build a greener, smarter tourism future<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        \ud83d\udce2 Follow us for more updates on the GreenSET journey!<\/strong>
        #GreenSET #SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #MEDSSIM #NicosiaTourism #InterregEuroMed #EcoTourism #InnovationInTourism #GoGreenMED \ud83c\udf3f\ud83d\udcbc\ud83c\udf0d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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