Building resilient tourism across Mediterranean routes
DETOUR is a EU-funded project under SMP COSME Programme, dedicated to developing sustainable and resilient tourism ecosystems along rural and historical routes in the Mediterranean. With a €2 million budget over three years (1 November 2024 – 31 October 2027), DETOUR brings together eight international partners to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the tourism sector in growing, innovating, and remaining competitive — by leveraging funding opportunities, digital tools, and a shared commitment to slow and responsible travel.
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Purpose and Impact of DETOUR
Capacity Building
Targeted training for tourism professionals through the “Train the Trainers” programme.
SMEs Training and Mentoring
Training and mentoring to help tourism SMEs innovate, grow sustainably, and adopt slow, responsible travel practices.
Acceleration Programme
The Acceleration Programme aims to fast-track innovation by providing resources and mentorship to support project growth and scalability.
Latest News and Events
DETOUR at the Via Francigena General Assembly in Altopascio
On 21 - 23 May 2026, Altopascio (Tuscany) hosted the International Conference marking the 25th anniversary of the European Association of the Via Francigena ways (AEVF) and its General Assembly. Within this important institutional framework, the European project DETOUR was presented as a flagship project, contributing to the development and innovation of the Via Francigena and its territories.
Outdoor Tourism in Europe: growth and new networks
Small and medium-sized tourism businesses, especially those operating in rural areas, are increasingly tailoring their services to tourists who love outdoor experiences. Outdoor tourism in Europe is indeed proving to be a structural and growing segment. In this context, projects like DETOUR offer concrete opportunities to access new networks and tap into growing international demand.
DETOUR Consortium meeting in the heart of Thessaly region, Greece
Larissa, Greece, hosted the latest international consortium meeting of DETOUR - Developing resilient tourism ecosystems along Mediterranean routes, a European project funded under the Single Market Programme (SMP) and coordinated by the Municipality of Fidenza.
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