Final Event of TRACE and ECOTOURS Projects
Shaping the Future of Sustainable Tourism Together
May 28, 2025 | 10 am - 1 pm CEST | Hybrid event
Bruxelles, ICHEC Brussels Management School
We are pleased to announce the final high-level event of two EU co-funded projects –TRACE and ECOTOURS – bringing together stakeholders from across the European tourism ecosystem.
TRACE (SMEs TRAnsition for a European Circular tourism Ecosystem) and ECOTOURS (Empowering local communities turning them into laboratories for co-development of circular and sustainable tourism ecosystems) are pioneering initiatives supporting micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in transitioning towards more sustainable, circular, and community-based tourism models. Both projects aim to strengthen local economies, empower professionals through training and tools, and foster innovation across Europe’s tourism sector.
Why Attend?
This event is designed for SMEs, tourism professionals, policymakers, and project leaders who want to:
- Discover the most impactful results and innovative solutions developed by TRACE and ECOTOURS
- Exchange experiences and best practices with tourism MSMEs across Europe
- Learn how both projects have advanced sustainability skills, environmental certification, and experience-based tourism
- Discuss micro-credentials and digital badges as tools to boost tourism professionals’ skills and recognition
- Engage in a participatory session to co-create a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for future collaboration
- Contribute to the foundation of a Permanent Circular and Community-Based Tourism Innovation Association
Highlights of the Day
- Opening remarks from European Commission representatives
- Keynote speech on tourism trends and circular innovation
- Interactive sessions using digital tools to co-design future strategies
- Networking opportunities, lunch, and optional study tours in Brussels
Whether you are a project coordinator, an SME representative, a policy advisor, or a tourism innovator, this is your chance to build long-term partnerships, learn from peers, and help shape the next generation of sustainable tourism in Europe.
Save the date and register now!
We look forward to welcoming you to Brussels – in person or online – for a full day of knowledge exchange, co-creation, and collective action toward a greener, more resilient future of tourism.
