26. 03.08:
European Tourist Destinations of Excellence (DG ENTERPRISE Grants Programme)
Summary: To draw attention to the value, diversity and shared characteristics of European tourist destinations and to promote national destinations of excellence where the economic growth objective is pursued in such a way as to ensure the social, cultural and environmental sustainability of tourism. The objectives are to enhance visibility of the emerging European tourist destinations of excellence, especially the lesser known; create awareness of Europe's tourist diversity and quality; promoting all European countries and regions; help de-congestion, combat seasonality, rebalance the tourist flows towards the nontraditional destinations; awarding sustainable forms of tourism; create a platform for the exchange of good practices at European level; · promote networking between awarded destinations which could persuade other destinations to adopt sustainable tourism development models. Reference: ENT/08/IMA/4.1.1. Funding: The Commission’s contribution by project presented by a Member State will not exceed 75% of the eligible costs, with a maximum contribution of € 52,000. Deadlines for submission : 16 June 2008 Who can apply : Agencies, Chambers, Agencies, Chambers, Associations, Training centres, Federations, Unions, Corporations, SMEs, Universities For more information: http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/funding/files/themes_2008/calls_prop.htm
