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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
💧 VERNE at the AQUAMAN International Workshop on Water Scarcity Mitigation in Tourist Destinations Sophie Lamprou from Impact Hub Athens represented the #VERNEproject during the workshop’s panel on Technical and Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Water Use in Piraeus, Greece.
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European Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 15/07/2026
✅ Good news for Europe's waters! The Commission's report on the Nitrates Directive gives it a clean bill of health! The law works, and the benefits outweigh costs 3-7 times over 💪 The challenge now isn't new rules, it's implementation. 💧🌍 #WaterResilience #NitratesDirective #PolluterPays
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We were delighted to see the #VERNEProject represented at the World Beautiful Business Forum in Athens by our partner Sophie Lamprou, Co-founder and Managing Director of VERNE partner Impact Hub Athens. 🌿 #SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #TourismInnovation #WorldBeautifulBusinessForum
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
What if understanding a food system starts with understanding a place? On Bornholm, food, tourism, and sustainability come together in one powerful story. Learn more: verneproject.eu/circular-tou...
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IF YOU WANT TO UNDERSTAND THE FOOD SYSTEM, YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND BORNHOLM - Verne
How Bornholm is shaping sustainable and circular tourism through food systems. Discover the EU VERNE project, local innovation, and research driving future tourism models.
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Going to be in Bornholm on Friday? Join us for a debate moderated by Peter Funch with an impressive panel to discuss "Food for circular thoughts – how do we cater for the sustainable tourists and travelers of tomorrow?"
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Nuuksio Lakeland’s Virtual Nature Tour is taking shape through co-design! On 25 May, stakeholders, entrepreneurs, and researchers joined an online workshop to refine the story, audience, and experience of this VERNE pilot. Learn more: verneproject.eu/nuuksio-lake...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
🌍 Circular tourism meets sustainable gastronomy and it's happening in Bornholm. The VERNE project is bringing together local voices & global ideas to reimagine how tourism can be a force for good 🌿 Check out the event 👇 verneproject.eu/circular-tou... #CircularTourism #Sustainability
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
New #VERNEproject video out now! 🎥 Learn more about the project, its goals, and the impact it aims to create. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxYF... #innovation #sustainability
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Shaping the future of Nuuksio Lakeland 🌲 Join our Nuuksio Lakeland Stories online co-design workshop on 25 May 2026 (13:00–15:30 EET) and help develop new nature-based stories for global visitors. 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/mue8pxs9 #NuuksioLakelandStories #NatureTourism
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
❓ How do we actually measure #circulartourism in practice? VERNE is developing an indicator framework to respond to this question. We recently hosted 2 co-creation workshops & you can learn more on our website: tinyurl.com/4ap3w7zb #verneproject #SustainableTourism #indicatorframework
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CETT Successfully Delivers Two Co-Creation Workshops to Build VERNE’s Circular Tourism Performance Indicator Framework - Verne
VERNE’s EU-funded workshops co-create KPIs framework to assess environmental, social and economic impact across European destinations.
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
VERNE partner LUKE will have an Open House bringing together projects exploring intersections of immersive technology, nature experiences, and sustainability. 📅 15 April 2026 📍 Viikki Campus, Helsinki (Latokartanonkaari 9, A-building) 🎟️ Free and open to the public - tinyurl.com/3rbpeatb
Agenda for Luke Virtulab Open House
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European Environmental Bureau🍃 @eeb.org · 24/03/2026
♻️Circularity is the direction of travel. Is your business keeping up? Join the next #EUCircularTalks webinar on 31 March to hear how the #EUEcolabel can give your company an edge. Sign up here👉 assets-eur.mkt.dynamics.com/2c4bd077-fff... @ecopreneur-eu.bsky.social @beuc.eu @ecesp.bsky.social
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Our 3rd General Assembly (4 March 2026) brought all #VERNEproject partners together to reflect on progress and plan next steps 🌍 Great momentum so far and so much more to come! Join us 👉 verneproject.eu/join-our-com... #CircularTourism #Sustainability
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
An excellent event was organised by our project partners at the Natural Resources Institute Finland in Helsinki this week! They hosted an engaging roundtable with #VirtualReality and #ImmersiveTechnology developers. Learn more about their work on our website: verneproject.eu/finland/
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Finland Pilot - Verne
Finland Pilot. Verne. Helsinki & Uusimaa region, Finland – Virtual Nature-Based Tourism Service. Discover more about Pilot.
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
🌿 How might immersive tech reshape how we experience nature in cities? On 5 March, the Natural Resources Institute Finland will host a Virtual Nature Lab exchange in Helsinki as part of the VERNE Project to explore the future of virtual nature experiences. #VERNEProject #VirtualNature #XR #VR
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
🔔Last chance to join! Our upcoming webinar "Re-shaping Tourism: Practical Circular & Regenerative Solutions for Sustainable Destinations" starts at 14 CET! 🎯Register to join us: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Join us on 24 Feb 2026 for a joint webinar showcasing transferable practices, concrete tools, and lessons learned from EU-funded projects shaping the future of sustainable tourism: VERNE (that’s us!), Regenera4MED, SECreTOUR, Green2Grow & Cross-Re-Tour. 👉 Register: tinyurl.com/2s46hhu5
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Turning theory into practice: #VERNE's #roadmap isn't static: it's continuously refined through real-world testing in #pilotDestinations. A living document that evolves with the sector's #needs & #opportunities Read full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
From baseline to breakthrough: #VERNE's methodology starts with KPI assessment, prioritizes interventions by #impact & #feasibility, then creates continuous #improvementCycles. Every recommendation links to measurable #results. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Isolated initiatives aren't enough for #circularTourism. Example: Hotel food #waste → local #composting → #regenerativeAgriculture → farm-to-table #experiences → #destinationAppeal. Systems thinking creates virtuous cycles! Read full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Last Chance to Register for tomorrows webinar! 💡 Register now: tinyurl.com/fvefaxu2 Date: 22 January 2026 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 CET Location: Online #sustainabletourism #circularsolutions
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
From reactive to #strategic: many destinations react to #tourism problems instead of preventing them. #VERNE shifts this with predictive models & scenario planning to anticipate #impacts before they occur. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/innovative-d...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Real #challenges need real #solutions: Hotels can't control guest #consumption, tour operators face complex #supplyChains, #destinations balance #growth vs #protection. #VERNE addresses each sector's unique circularity obstacles. Full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Interested in #CircularSolutions for #SustainableTourism? Join our free project webinar on the 22nd January at 10 CET! Register now: shorturl.at/Iog65 Learn more: verneproject.eu/webinar-on-s... #EUprojects #Cops #CommunityLed #LocalCommunities #TourismInnovation #InclusiveInnovation
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
#Data drives better decisions: #VERNE provides tourism-specific #metrics for #circularity, translating #sustainability into indicators that resonate with #businesses Read full article here: verneproject.eu/innovative-d...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Every #destination is unique: what works in Denmark may not work in Greece. #VERNE tools adapt to #localContexts, considering #governance structures, #culture & stakeholder dynamics specific to each place. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/innovative-d...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Hidden #opportunities in #circularTourism: procurement favoring #sustainableSuppliers, tourist taxes funding #environmentalRestoration, zoning reducing transport needs. #VERNE helps identify the most effective #policyLevers. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/innovative-d...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
✨ Season’s greetings from the VERNE Project! Thank you to everyone who supported and collaborated with us this year. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright year ahead.
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Virtual nature tourism for Finland's Uusimaa region. Six stakeholders at Luke's campus in #Helsinki co-created digital tour concepts for Nuuksio National Park. Can immersive experiences inspire visitation while supporting sustainability? #SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #Science4EU
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Luke Launches Virtual Nature Tour Community of Practice - Verne
Luke Launches Virtual Nature Tour Community of Practice Finland – On November 19, six stakeholders gathered at the Natural Resources Institute of Finland, focusing their activities on co-creating innovative virtual nature tourism concepts for Nuuksio National Park and the Uusimaa region. The meeting launched the Community of Practice for Luke‘s Virtual Nature Pilot. Research Professor ... Read more
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Can #CorporateMuseums serve circular tourism? Seven stakeholders explored this at Petersens Tegl A/S in #Denmark, a brick manufacturer with 200+ years of history. #VERNE's first corporate heritage Community of Practice session #SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #ResearchImpactEU #Science4EU
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Corporate Heritage Meets Circular Tourism - Verne
Corporate Heritage Meets Circular Tourism SDU Community of Practice Explores New Approach At Petersens Tegl A/S, a brick manufacturer with over 200 years of history, seven stakeholders gathered to discuss the value of corporate heritage. The meeting marked the first Community of Practice session for the University of Southern Denmark‘s VERNE pilot, focused on corporate ... Read more
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦'𝐬 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 CETT has featured #VERNE on their website, highlighting the consortium's collaborative approach to transforming European tourism #SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #TourismInnovation #HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU #Science4EU
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Tourism’s ecological footprint is a continuous challenge for local communities and their ecosystems.
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Can circular tourism work economically? #Bornholm's Community of Practice tackled this question head-on, bringing together local food producers and tourism operators to explore sustainable gastronomy tourism on #Denmark's "food island of the Baltic. #ResearchImpactEU #Science4EUC
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Insights about the digital platform that already exists for business to business purposes
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
#CircularTourism requires #collaboration: hotels connecting with local producers, transport integrating with cultural sites, waste management aligning with business ops. #VERNE facilitates these #partnerships. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/innovative-d...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
#TouristDestinations must balance #development with #sustainability. #VERNE provides #strategicTools for local authorities to create #circularTourism that protects #environment & #communities, turning #challenges into #opportunities. Read full article: verneproject.eu/innovative-d...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
From European aspiration to global reality: VERNE transforms circular tourism from theoretical exercise to widespread practice. The roadmap gives stakeholders not just the "why" but the "how" of sustainable transformation. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Bridging the sustainability gap: Many tourism operators know what to do but struggle with HOW to do it. VERNE's roadmap transforms good intentions into actionable steps with sector-specific guidance & measurable outcomes. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/from-theory-...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 06/10/2025
VERNE Essentials Tourism does not have to be all or nothing. We at VERNE demonstrate how small, practical changes can have a big impact. Because sustainable tourism is a journey, not a destination. Join us on this adventure! #SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Turistmonitor features VERNE's Bornholm pilot as European hotspot for circular gastronomic tourism. Lund University and University of Copenhagen research how tourists can contribute back to local communities. Read the full article on our website: bit.ly/3WgSTWr
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Bornholm Featured in Danish Tourism Magazine as VERNE Circular Food Tourism Hotspot - Verne
Bornholm Featured in Danish Tourism Magazine as VERNE Circular Food Tourism Hotspot Danish tourism magazine highlights island’s role as European laboratory for sustainable gastronomic tourism Danish professional tourism magazine Turistmonitor has published an extensive feature on VERNE’s Bornholm pilot, highlighting the island’s role as a European laboratory for sustainable gastronomic tourism. The article explores how ... Read more
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
🔄 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹? Transform tourism from extractive industry that depletes resources into regenerative force that enhances quality of life for everyone involved. Measurement makes this transformation possible. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/how-to-measu...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
🎯 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 VERNE's KPIs help businesses set realistic targets, design interventions, allocate resources wisely, and communicate progress transparently. Tools that actually support decisions! Read full article here: verneproject.eu/how-to-measu...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
💡 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀. When tourism businesses can measure their footprint accurately, they protect landscapes that locals and visitors both treasure. Impact becomes human and meaningful. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/how-to-measu...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
🏝️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝟱 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀. Real-world validation ensures these tools work everywhere tourism happens. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/how-to-measu...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
📊 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗘'𝘀 𝗞𝗣𝗜 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝟱 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀: resource efficiency, waste reduction, economic impact, social value, and visitor experience. Finally, comprehensive metrics that capture tourism's real impact! Read full article here: verneproject.eu/how-to-measu...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
🎯 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆. VERNE offers practical tools—roadmaps, timelines, and risk analysis—to help any tourism business go circular. It’s time to turn sustainability into strategy. Read the full article here: verneproject.eu/cost-benefit...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
🌍 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲. VERNE’s CBA tools help tourism businesses cut costs, boost visitor satisfaction & unlock new revenue. Real impact, real data, real strategy. Read the full article here: verneproject.eu/cost-benefit...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 = 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹. VERNE helps tourism businesses measure the true value of circular practices - financial, social, and competitive. Read the full article here: verneproject.eu/cost-benefit...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹—𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰. VERNE’s cost-benefit tools show how circular practices boost profits, cut costs & build stronger brands. From B&Bs to big resorts, it’s time to turn values into value. Read the full article here: verneproject.eu/cost-benefit...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
First VERNE CoP meeting in Slovenia during AGRA Fair. ITC organized the session with DIGI-SI project in which Stakeholders discussed circular food systems, reducing waste, and zero-emission logistics. Key challenges: investment costs and mindset shifts needed.
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 VERNE gives local authorities data-driven tools to balance development & sustainability. Smart scenarios and tailored strategies for resilient, circular destinations. Read the full article here: verneproject.eu/cost-benefit...
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VERNE @verneproject.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟱 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 🧪 VERNE proves the framework works in actual places with real challenges. Facts over guesswork for sustainable tourism. Read full article here: verneproject.eu/building-the... #SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #TourismInnovation
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