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4 - Culture and tourism for sustainable development
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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

  • NEWS
    01/04/2026

    Two wheels and a fork: from itineraries to integrated territorial systems

    Two wheels and a fork: from itineraries to integrated territorial systems

  • EVENT
    24/03/2026
    Start date:
    27 Mar 2026
    End date:
    27 Mar 2026

    Due ruote e una forchetta: : Slow travel towards a GUSTI-ful, healthy and truly sustainable tourism

  • EVENT
    13/03/2026
    Start date:
    16 Mar 2026
    End date:
    19 Mar 2026

    Study visit in Croatia

  • EVENT
    24/02/2026
    Start date:
    25 Feb 2026
    End date:
    27 Feb 2026

    Taste the destination event and partners meeting in Bari

  • EVENT
    25/11/2025
    Start date:
    01 Dec 2025
    End date:
    02 Dec 2025

    Capacity building workshop by Puglia Culture

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