OBSERVATORY ON TOURISM IN THE EUROPEAN ISLANDS
announces extension of
I-STARS Grants Scheme
exclusively for tourism businesses
 
NEW Application Deadline: 15th November 2023

Embracing sustainability is not just the right thing to do; it's the only way forward that makes sense for business profitability, local communities, and the environment.
 
What are the I-STARS Grants all about?
The I-STARS Grants Scheme is the gateway to financial support and mentorship, designed to help tourism businesses flourish through sustainable practices. Such practices reduce operational costs and increase profitability of businesses.
 
The I-STARS Grants scheme is addressed to tourism businesses of any sector and the grant amount reaches up to €5,600 per business, 100% funded, while de-minimis rule does NOT apply. What it covers:

•   sustainability certifications (EU Ecolabel, Travelife, etc.);
•   undertaking Energy, Waste, Food-waste, Water-use audits;
•   custom-made action plans how to cut down energy costs;
•   purchase of tools & solutions to improve sustainability performance;
•   organisation Environmental Footprint Assessment –OEF;
•   participation in education & training programs on sustainability issues.

 
Applications for the I-STARS Grant Scheme can only be submitted online until Wednesday 15 November 2023, 17:00 CET. Apply now.
 
For the ‘Call for Applications’ and all related files visit https://bit.ly/ISTARSCall.
 
For more information, please contact the OTIE helpdesk:  [email protected]
 
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Prof. Giovanni Ruggieri, President of the Observatory On Tourism In The European Islands - OTIE, will attend as speaker the HIC Summit 2023 in Ibiza. 

The event will present the most innovative and transgressive projects of entrepreneurs and startups that are helping to change the world through the way we travel and understand tourism.

On this day you will learn about their mission and differential value, as well as meet in first person the people who lead each project and their inspiring stories that have led them to become a benchmark.

WHEN?

October 20, 2023. from 09:00 (CET).

WHERE?

At the HUB, Ibiza (Spain).

FOR WHO?

Resilient Entrepreneur, Mentor, Journalist, Innovative NGO and companies.

Join us and join the HIC Summit community! Follow the event ONLINE: LINK
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ISLANDS TOURISM COMMUNITY- RELATIONALITY- NETWORKS
XVII WORKSHOP – SISTUR
16 – 18 November 2023
Taormina – Sicily - ITALY

In the occasion of the XVII Workshop of the Italian Society of Tourism Science (SISTUR), the Observatory on Tourism in the European Islands - OTIE, is pleased to organize a special session open to international researchers and expert sharing scientific new knowledge on islands sustainable development.

Island tourism presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities that warrant close examination. Our special session aims to bring together experts from diverse fields to delve into the following themes.

• Community Engagement: explore the ways in which island communities are involved in and impacted by tourism, emphasizing sustainable practices and mutual benefits.
  
  
• Relationality: investigate the interconnectedness between tourists, residents, and the environment, highlighting the social and cultural dimensions of island tourism.
  
  
• Networks and Collaboration: discuss strategies for fostering collaboration between different stakeholders in the tourism industry, from local businesses to governmental bodies and international organizations.

The session will feature presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities designed to facilitate meaningful conversations and collaborations. Papers and presentations are expected to address both the theoretical, methodological, and practical aspects.

To submit your contribution, send before October the 15th, 2023, an abstract proposal minimum [300/maximum of 1,000 words] to [email protected]. The 18th of October will be notified the decision from the scientific committee.

All submitted papers will follow a rigorous double blind review process and the accepted ones will be published in the International Journal of Islands Research.

Read more about the call on SISTUR website: Link