Suvot kick off meeting – Rimini 31 January – 1 February 2005 SUVOT SUSTAINABLE AND VOCATIONAL TOURISM

Suvot kick off meeting – Rimini 31 January – 1 February 2005

SUVOTSUSTAINABLE AND VOCATIONAL TOURISM


Operative phases: the 5 components

Component Responsible

1 Management and Coordination Province of Rimini

2 Exchange of information and expertise Province of Rimini

3 Methodology building Province of Rimini

4 Investigation and development

of new tourist concepts Blackpool Council

6 Dissemination ICLEI


Phase 1

Management and coordination

FOCUS: Planning, organising, implementing and monitoring the administrative, financial and operative aspects of the project

RESULTS: To produce all technical and financial reports required by the programme; to set up and manage the project’s web site; to coordinate the events organised in the partner areas; to organise the opening and closing transnational meetings.

RESPONSIBLE: Province of Rimini


Tasks Jan-Jun 2005: Kickoff meeting; Detailed workplan; monitoring and evaluation plan; creation of a steering group; website; 2nd transnational meeting

Tasks Jul-Dec 2005: activity plan; preparation of the information infrastructure; updating webpages

Tasks Jan-Jun 2006: activity plan; updating webpages; 3rd transnational meeting

Tasks Jul-Dec 2006: activity plan; updating webpages; 4th transnational meeting

Tasks Jan-Jun 2007: activity plan; updating webpages; 5th transnational meeting

Tasks Jul-Dec 2007: activity plan; updating webpages; 6th transnational meeting

Phase 1

Management and coordination


Phase 2

Exchange of information and expertise

FOCUS: Transfer tools used in the Networks of Cities for Sustainable Tourism: (a) benefits of the eco-label and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14000 or EMAS II) and (b) application of the techniques to assess the carrying capacity of tourist destinations and (c) other forms of best pratice.

RESULTS: Transfer and dissemination of strategies, approaches and measures promoted by Agenda 21 in response to the challenge of sustainable development; awareness creation; multi-stakeholder communication and consultation;



Phase 2

Exchange of information and expertise

Tasks Jan-Jun 2005: The LP will ask the "old partners", especially ICLEI, to produce relevant content to be used to develop the Knowledge Resource Guide (jan-apr 05) focusing on: (a) benefits of the eco-label and Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14000 or EMAS II) (b) application of the techniques to assess the carrying capacity of tourist destinations and (c) other forms of best pratice. They will search the relevant content and the LP will assemble it.

Tasks Jul-Dec 2005: In July 05 workshop and study visit will be organised in Rimini. The workshop will follow the following structure: presentation of the Knowledge Resource Guide; study visits.


Phase 3

Methodology building

FOCUS: To set up an easily transferable model of analysis and intervention on “vocational tourism”; to provide stakeholders of the tourist supply chain of the areas involved with methodological tools to change from "mass tourism" to more sustainable forms of tourism.

RESULTS: Improve good public and private governance as key to changing unsustainable tourism patterns. Prepare the ground towards better matching sustainability requirements in tourism and using its potential for sustainable development.



Tasks Jul-Dec 2005: (ago-sep 05) Under the co-ordination of the Province of Rimini, a desk research on new patterns of consumption and vocations and environmental features will be conducted with the support of all partners. The results will be transformed into two methodology models (oct-nov 05) for the classification of tourists in "vocational communities" and for the classification of the "vocations of the territory" to be piloted in the involved territories; test application will start in dec 05.

Tasks Jan-Jun 2006: Piloting will continue til feb. 06. This will produce a classification of tourist segments and of "vocation" of all partner areas. Those matches between a specifc tourist segment and a specific vocation will be used in component 4 to design alternative tourist concepts. The results will generate policy recommendation covering: tourism policy, territorial management policy, environmental policy, to be disseminated through the Network of Cities for Sustainable Tourism.

Phase 3

Methodology building


Phase 4

Investigation and development of new tourist concepts

FOCUS: Pilot application of the methodologies developed under component 3 via a detailed survey on the vocations of the territories involved and their actual or potential ability to match the needs of the segments of “vocational tourists” so as to propose innovative tourist concepts/products.

RESULTS: identification of niche markets; initiation of regeneration plans in heavly exploited touris areas

RESPONSIBLE: Blackpool Borough Council


Phase 4

Investigation and development of new tourist concepts

Tasks Jan-Jun 2006: A set of tourism products developed and tested across all the partner areas (apr - jun 06). These scenarios will be complemented with indications on appropriate social, cultural and ecological limits of every new tourist concepts.

Tasks Jul-Dec 2006: In summer (ago 06) Blackpool will complete the investigation and design viable tourist concepts to be tested by the other project partners (sep 06 - dic 07). Blackpool will design a first scenarios of sustainable tourism model/products. The new concepts should meet the needs of economic operators and local people preserving the environment.

Tasks Jan-Jun 2007: Piloting will end in spring and the results (apr 07) bundled into information for local governments. A set of recommendations will be addressed to a list of 50 policy makers per partner area.


Phase 5

Dissemination

FOCUS: To increase the environmental awareness of the tourists to lower their impact on the surrounding environment, by means of an educational kit; to strengthen the existing network “Cities for the sustainable tourism”.

RESULTS: Knowledge transfer to tourist destinations; guidance on the development of sustainable tourism based on natural and cultural heritage also in non-traditional tourist destinations

RESPONSIBLE: ICLEI


Phase 5

Dissemination

Tasks Jan-Jun 2005: A project brochure and relevant press releases concerning the role of sustainability in tourism. Dedicated web-pages. Press conference.

Tasks Jul-Dec 2005: All partners will organise 1 restricted focus group. At least on 1 fair participation/semester has to be assured by one partner

Tasks Jan-Jun 2006: press-releases and up-date web-pages. At least 1 fair participaition assured.

Tasks Jul-Dec 2006: press-releases and up-date web-pages. At least 1 fair participaition assured

Tasks Jan-Jun 2007: press-releases and up-date web-pages. 1 seminar per partner region. 3-4 seminars in areas not covered by Suvot

Tasks Jul-Dec 2007: Educational kits for tourists distributed via partners. Articles published both on the ICLEI website and in major magazines.


Roles of the Partnersfor the all project



Province of Rimini

Responsible of the component 1 (all project)

Responsible of the component 2

Jan-Jun 2005: Rimini will ask the "old partners" to produce relevant content to develop the Knowledge Resource Guide (jan-apr 05). They will search the content and the LP will assemble it. The LP will single out enterprises present on the territory and interested in being included in the additional study visits.

Jul-Dec 2006: In July 05 workshop and study visit will be organised in Rimini. The workshop will follow the following structure: presentation of the Knowledge Resource Guide; open discussion with field experts. Second Day: study visit. A final questionnaire will single out the subjects which could be investigated under component 3 and 4.


Province of Rimini

Responsible of the component 3

Jul-Dec 2005: Under the co-ordination of the Province of Rimini, a desk research on new patterns of consumption and vocations will be conducted. The results will be transformed into two methodology models (oct-nov 05) for the classification of tourists in "vocational communities" and for the classification of the "vocations of the territory" to be piloted in the involved territories.

Jan-Jun 2006: Piloting until feb. 06.

Participant of the component 4

Jan-Jun 2006: Rimini will participate to test a set of tourism products.

Jan-Jun 2007: Piloting will end in spring (jan-feb 07) and the results (mar-apr 07) bundled into information for local governments. A set of recommendations will be issued, and addressed to a list of at least 50 policy makers per partner area.


Province of Rimini


Jan-Jun 2005: Rimini organises a initial press conference to officially launch the project. The translation in italian of the brochure will be carried out. The releases will be used to contact the local press.

Jul-Dec 2005: Rimini will organise 1 restricted focus groups with 10 local stakeholders to start networking. At least on 1 fair participation semester has to be assured by one of the partners.

Jan-Jun 2006: At least on 1 fair participation assured by one partner.

Jul-Dec 2006: At least on 1 fair participaition assured by one partner

Jan-Jun 2007: Organisation of 1 seminar aimed at exchanging best practices. Organisation of 1 of the 3-4 seminars in areas not covered by the project.

Jul-Dec 2007: Educational kits for tourists will be prepared dedicated to the subject: "Sustainable Tourism: the future we want".


Blackpool Borough Council

Participant of the component 1 (all project)

Participation in all 6 transnational meetings and steering group; Preparation of an activity report (every 6 month); Preparation of a regular audited financial report


Jan-Jun 2005: produce relevant content to develop the Knowledge Resource Guide (jan-apr 05).

Jul-Dec 2006: identification of the policy makers attending the workshop


Jul-Dec 2005: desk research on new patterns of consumption and vocations and environmental features. Testing of the models on at least 50 person, including public decision makers at regional level




Responsible of the component 4Jan-Jun 2006: Blackpool will develop a set of tourism products (apr - jun 06) complemented with indications on social, cultural and ecological limits of tourist concepts. Research activities will concentrate on design of tourist concepts.Jul-Dec 2006: Blackpool will complete the investigation and pass on to the design of viable tourist concepts to be tested by the other project partners (sep 06 - dic 07). Blackpool will design a first scenarios of sustainable tourism model/products. The new concepts should meet the needs of economic operators. Bilateral meetings will be organised with travel agencies, tourist destination agencies and other operators in the tourist chain.Jan-Jun 2007: Piloting will end in spring (jan-feb 07) and the results (mar-apr 07) bundled into information for local governments. A set of recommendations will be issued, and addressed to a list of at least 50 policy makers per partner area.




Jan-Jun 2005: The releases will be used to contact local press.

Jul-Dec 2005: Blackpool will organise 1 restricted focus group with 10 local stakeholders, to start networking. At least on 1 fair participation semester has to be assured by one of the partners.

Jan-Jun 2006: At least on 1 fair participaition assured by one partner.


Jan-Jun 2007: Organisation of 1 seminar aimed at exchanging best practices.

Jul-Dec 2007: Educational kits for tourists will be distributed to tourists.


El Legado Andalusì



Participant of the component 2Jan-Jun 2005: produce relevant content to develop the Knowledge Resource Guide (jan-apr 05).Jul-Dec 2006: identification of the policy makers attending the workshop

Participant of the component 3Jul-Dec 2005: desk research on new patterns of consumption and vocations and environmental features. Testing of the models on at least 50 person, including public decision makers at regional level and tourism enterprisesJan-Jun 2006: Piloting until feb. 06.


El Legado AndalusìParticipant of the component 4

Jan-Jun 2006: El Legado will test a set of tourism products (apr - jun 06). Jan-Jun 2007: Piloting will end in spring (jan-feb 07) and the results (mar-apr 07) bundled into information for local governments. A set of recommendations will be addressed to at least 50 policy makers.

Participant of the component 5Jan-Jun 2005: translation in Spanish of the brochure. Jul-Dec 2005: El Legado will organise 1 restricted focus group with 10 local stakeholders. At least on 1 fair participation semester assured. Jan-Jun 2006: At least on 1 fair participaition assured by one partner.Jul-Dec 2006: At least on 1 fair participaition assured by one partnerJan-Jun 2007: Organisation of 1 seminar aimed at exchanging best practices. Organisation of 1 of the 3-4 seminars in areas not covered by the project. Jul-Dec 2007: Educational kits for tourists will be distributed to tourists.


Municipality of Kallithea




Participant of the component 3Jul-Dec 2005: desk research on new patterns of consumption and vocations and environmental features. Testing of the models on at least 50 person, including public decision makers at regional level and tourism enterprisesJan-Jun 2006: Piloting will continue until feb. 06.


Municipality of Kallithea


Jan-Jun 2006: Kallithea will participate to test a set of tourism products (apr - jun 06).

Jan-Jun 2007: Piloting will end in spring (jan-feb 07) and the results (mar-apr 07) bundled into information for local governments. A set of recommendations will be issued, and addressed to a list of at least 50 policy makers.


Jan-Jun 2005: translation in Greek of the brochure.

Jul-Dec 2005: Kallithea will organise 1 restricted focus group with 10 local stakeholders, policy makers and tourist industry to start networking. At least on 1 fair participation semester has to be assured by one of the partners.

Jan-Jun 2006: At least on 1 fair participaition assured by one of the partners.





Ajuntament de Lloret de Mar




Jan-Jun 2005: produce relevant content to develop the Knowledge Resource Guide (jan-apr 05).

Jul-Dec 2006: identification of the policy makers attending the workshop


Jul-Dec 2005: desk research on new patterns of consumption and vocations and environmental features. Testing of the models on at least 50 person, including public decision makers at regional level



Ajuntament de Lloret de MarParticipant of the component 4

Jan-Jun 2006: Lloret de Mar will participate to test a set of tourism products (apr - jun 06).



Jan-Jun 2005: The releases will be used to start contact with the local press.

Jul-Dec 2005: Lloret de Mar will organise 1 restricted focus group with 10 local stakeholders, to start networking. At least on 1 fair participation semester has to be assured.






Comunità Montana del Giovo




Participant of the component 3Jul-Dec 2005: desk research on new patterns of consumption and vocations and environmental features. Testing of the models on at least 50 person, including public decision makers at regional level and tourism enterprisesJan-Jun 2006: Piloting will continue until feb. 06.


Comunità Montana del Giovo Participant of the component 4

Jan-Jun 2006: Giovo will participate to test a set of tourism products (apr - jun 06).



Jan-Jun 2005: The releases will be used to start contact with the local press.

Jul-Dec 2005: Giovo will organise 1 restricted focus group with 10 local stakeholders, to start networking. At least on 1 fair participation semester has to be assured.






Comune di Bologna



Participant of the component 2 Exchange of information and expertiseJan-Jun 2005: produce relevant content to develop the Knowledge Resource Guide (jan-apr 05).Jul-Dec 2006: identification of the policy makers attending the workshop and its organisation

Participant of the component 3Jul-Dec 2005: desk research on new patterns of consumption and vocations and environmental features. Testing of the models on at least 50 person, including public decision makers at regional levelJan-Jun 2006: Piloting will continue until feb. 06.


Comune di Bologna


Jan-Jun 2006: Bologna will participate to test a set of tourism products (apr - jun 06).



Jan-Jun 2005: translation in Italian of the brochure. The releases will be used to start contact with the local press.

Jul-Dec 2005: Bologna will organise 1 restricted focus group with 10 local stakeholders, to start networking. At least on 1 fair participation semester has to be assured.






Birstonas Development Agency



Participant of the component 2 Exchange of information and expertiseJan-Jun 2005: produce relevant content to develop the Knowledge Resource Guide (jan-apr 05).Jul-Dec 2006: identification of the policy makers attending the workshop and organisation



Birstonas Development Agency


Jan-Jun 2006: Birstonas will participate to test a set of tourism products (apr - jun 06).



Jan-Jun 2005: translation in Lithuanian of the brochure. The releases will be used to start contact with the local press.

Jul-Dec 2005: Birstonas will organise 1 restricted focus group with 10 local stakeholders, to start networking. At least on 1 fair participation semester has to be assured by one of the partners.






Mid Sweden University






Mid Sweden UniversityParticipant of the component 4

Jan-Jun 2006: Mid Sweden will participate to test a set of tourism products (apr - jun 06).



Jan-Jun 2005: translation in Swedish of the brochure. The releases will be used to start contact with the local press.

Jul-Dec 2005: Mid Sweden will organise 1 restricted focus group with 10 local stakeholders, to start networking. At least on 1 fair participation semester has to be assured by one of the partners.






ICLEI European Secretariat






ICLEI European SecretariatParticipant of the component 4

Jan-Jun 2006: ICLEI will participate to test tourism products (apr - jun 06). Jan-Jun 2007: A set of recommendations will be issued, and addressed to a list of at least 50 policy makers.

Responsible of the component 5Jan-Jun 2005: A project brochure will be prepared in English by ICLEI. ICLEI will produce press releases concerning the role of sustainabilty in tourism. ICLEI prepares a dedicated web-page on their central website. Jul-Dec 2005: ICLEI continuous to produce up-dated press-releases. ICLEI assures a regular up-dated of the dedicated web-page on their website. ICLEI will prepare list of pertinent fairs in all involved partner regions or countries. Jan-Jun 2006: ICLEI continue to produce up-dated press-releases and up-date the web-pages. Jul-Dec 2006: ICLEI continue to produce up-dated press-releases and up-date the web-pages.Jan-Jun 2007: Organisation of 1 seminar aimed at exchanging best practices. Organisation of 1 of the 3-4 seminars in areas not covered by the project. Jul-Dec 2007: Educational kits for tourists will be distributed to tourists.


BUDGET LINES PER PARTNER


Component 1 2 3 4 5 TOT PreparationStaff costs 30.000,00 40.000,00 10.000,00 37.000,00 18.000,00 135.000,00 1.000,00Administration costs 30.000,00 30.000,00 500,00External expertise 20.000,00 109.000,00 187.500,00 35.000,00 351.500,00 22.000,00Travel and accommodation 5.000,00 26.000,00 19.000,00 24.000,00 17.000,00 91.000,00 1.500,00Meetings and events 60.000,00 30.000,00 32.500,00 122.500,00Promotion costs 44.350,00 20.000,00 27.360,00 152.006,00 243.716,00Other 0,00Investments 0,00Project funds (for RFOs only) 0,00Total 125.000,00 160.350,00 158.000,00 275.860,00 254.506,00 973.716,00 25.000,00


Partners 1 2 3 4 5 TOTRimini 125.000,00 48.000,00 117.000,00 33.500,00 46.500,00 370.000,00Blackpool 92.500,00 5.000,00 97.500,00Legado Andaluci 117.000,00 27.856,00 144.856,00Kallithea 16.000,00 7.000,00 7.000,00 20.000,00 50.000,00Lloret 16.000,00 7.000,00 7.000,00 20.000,00 50.000,00Appennino Genovese 16.000,00 7.000,00 7.000,00 18.000,00 48.000,00Bologna 18.500,00 7.000,00 7.000,00 27.500,00 60.000,00Birstonas 16.000,00 10.000,00 1.000,00 23.000,00 50.000,00Sweden 10.850,00 3.000,00 3.860,00 15.650,00 33.360,00ICLEI 19.000,00 51.000,00 70.000,00TOT 125.000,00 160.350,00 158.000,00 275.860,00 254.506,00 973.716,00


TOTAL staff admin external travel meetings promotion totalRimini 48.000,00 30.000,00 162.500,00 15.000,00 67.500,00 47.000,00 370.000,00Blackpool 14.000,00 0,00 45.000,00 9.000,00 6.500,00 23.000,00 97.500,00Legado Andaluci 9.000,00 0,00 109.000,00 8.000,00 6.500,00 12.356,00 144.856,00Kallithea 9.500,00 0,00 0,00 9.000,00 6.500,00 25.000,00 50.000,00Lloret 9.500,00 0,00 0,00 9.000,00 6.500,00 25.000,00 50.000,00Appennino Genovese 9.500,00 0,00 0,00 9.000,00 6.500,00 23.000,00 48.000,00Bologna 10.500,00 0,00 0,00 9.000,00 9.500,00 31.000,00 60.000,00Birstonas 9.500,00 0,00 0,00 10.000,00 6.500,00 24.000,00 50.000,00Sweden 6.500,00 0,00 0,00 7.000,00 6.500,00 13.360,00 33.360,00ICLEI 9.000,00 0,00 35.000,00 6.000,00 0,00 20.000,00 70.000,00TOT 135.000,00 30.000,00 351.500,00 91.000,00 122.500,00 243.716,00 973.716,00


THANKS A LOT FOR YOUR ATTENTION!

Roberto Righi – [email protected]

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Suvot kick off meeting – Rimini 31 January – 1 February 2005 SUVOT SUSTAINABLE AND VOCATIONAL TOURISM