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4 - Culture and tourism for sustainable development
SO 4.1 - Culture and sustainable tourism

GUSTI

Gastro UpScaled Tourist Itinerary in rural regions of Croatia and Italy

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Information

Start date
01/04/2024
End date
30/09/2026
Total budget
2.624.529,00
Partnership
IT - 4
HR - 4
Project typology:
Standard project

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Project specific objectives

  • Comprehensive analysis of intangible cultural heritage and sustainable tourism strategies to understand current destination management, tourism seasonality, and environmental impact in the Programme area.
  • Develop and test solutions for stakeholder upskilling, promoting local products, shortening supply chains, and enhancing sustainable gastro-cultural tourism through small-scale pilot actions tailored to regional needs, ultimately building a cross-border network for sustainable tourism.
  • Initiate activities promoting sustainable gastro tourism in the Adriatic regions by engaging stakeholders and raising awareness of the importance of cross-border cooperation.

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Project main outputs

Joint Cross-border Destination Management Strategy

Capacity building of stakeholders and transfer of knowledge, and know-how on sustainable tourism practices

Small-scale Pilot Actions

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About

Project GUSTI focuses on promoting sustainable gastro-tourism to enhance tourism sustainability through reduced food waste, improved agricultural practices, and the promotion of local and organic foods. It emphasises culinary experiences as a tool for achieving sustainable development goals, fostering economic growth, and promoting social inclusion. 

The project aims to diversify tourist flows, increase environmental sustainability, and enhance the competitiveness of the gastronomy tourism sector. Through pilot actions, educational workshops, and digital tools, GUSTI will strengthen cross-border collaboration to develop sustainable destination management practices and promote cultural exchange. This approach supports the EU Green Deal's principles of circular economy and Farm to Fork Strategy, ensuring equitable benefits and fostering economic development across partner regions.

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Lead partner

The Lead partner represents and takes full financial and legal responsibility for the entire partnership.

Lika-Senj County

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News & Events

  • NEWS
    24/09/2026

    Cross-Border Round Table: shaping the future of the Gastro-Diplomacy Network

    Connecting Tourism, Gastronomy and Cultural Heritage: A Cross-Sectoral Approach to Local Development

  • NEWS
    22/09/2026

    Sustainable Gastronomy at the Heart of the GUSTI Project Finale in Dubrovnik

    Project GUSTI Final conference in Dubrovnik, organized by DUNEA Regional Agency

  • NEWS
    15/09/2026

    Honey Lab brings experiential learning and sustainable gastronomy to schools in Karlovac County

    Culinary Workshops as a Pilot Action of the “Honey Lab” in Karlovac County

  • EVENT
    03/09/2026
    Start date:
    16 Sep 2026
    End date:
    16 Sep 2026

    Conference “Flavors of the Future” to bring sustainable gastronomy and tourism into focus

  • EVENT
    02/09/2026
    Date:
    11 Sep 2026

    Cross-Border Round Table: shaping the future of the Gastro-Diplomacy Network

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