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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

  • 22/05/2026
    Date:
    22 May 2026

    “Taste the Destination – Territori in Azione” officially starts in Veneto

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  • 21/05/2026
    Date:
    25 May 2026

    Cooking class in Zadar

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  • 21/05/2026
    Date:
    23 May 2026

    Exhibition of dishes in Zadar

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  • NEWS
    20/05/2026

    GUSTI promotional brochures support the visibility of the Neretva Valley tourism offer

    As part of the EU Open Days 2026, a meeting dedicated to further strengthening the tourism promotion of the Neretva Valley was held at the Municipality of Slivno. Organised by the Regional Agency DUNEA, the meeting brought together directors of tourist boards from the Neretva Valley area, who were presented with reprints of promotional brochures produced within the GUSTI project.

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  • NEWS
    20/05/2026

    Ston celebrates island tradition, local gastronomy and authentic island products through GUSTI

    On Friday, 15 May, Ston was marked by island tradition, local gastronomy and homemade products. The event “Tastes from the Heart of the Islands” was held in and in front of the Rector’s Palace, bringing together producers, representatives of institutions, the tourism and hospitality sector, as well as numerous visitors interested in authentic flavours and stories of the Croatian islands.

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