The Nicosia Tourism Board plays a pivotal role in the GreenHost Project, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing sustainable hospitality education across Europe, adding that it serves as both a partner and a work package leader.
Under the auspices of the GreenHost Project, titled “Vocational Excellence, Policy and Enterprise United for Hospitality Management Skills Adapted on Environmental Footprint Methods,” the Nicosia Tourism Board notes in a press release that along with other 18 partners it “will play a crucial role in shaping the future of hospitality management with a focus on sustainability.”
The board will collaborate with a consortium of 19 partners from 7 countries, including Greece, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, and Portugal, to drive innovation and foster environmental responsibility in the hospitality sector.
”In addition to its role as a partner, the Nicosia Tourism Board will take the lead as one of the work package’s leader, overseeing key aspects of the project
‘s implementation and ensuring its success. Leveraging its expertise and resources, the board is committed to advancing the project’s goals and objectives, which include promoting vocational excellence and establishing Centers of Vocational Excellence in partner countries,” the press release notes.
“We are thrilled to be part of the GreenHost Project and to take on the role of both partner and work package leader,” said Theodoros Kringou, President at the Nicosia Tourism Board. “This project presents a unique opportunity to drive positive change in the hospitality industry and to create a more sustainable future for tourism. We look forward to working closely with our partners to make a meaningful impact,” he added.
The GreenHost Project is funded by the European Union with a total budget of pound 2.485.102,00 and a duration of 48 months from March 15, 2024, to March 14, 2028. Through collaboration and innovation, the project aims to equip hospitality professionals and students with the skills and knowledg
e needed to minimize environmental impact while maximizing economic and social benefits, the press release concludes.
Source: Cyprus News Agency