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• Experyment Science Centre for learning experiences
  A popular place for local families as well as domestic and foreign visitors is the Experyment Science Centre. It is one of the first science centres in Poland and the first in the region to implement an innovative idea of promoting science by offering interactive exhibitions and educational activities aimed at various target groups. The science centre is located in the Pomeranian Science and Technology Park Gdynia complex and was created on the initiative of the Gdynia local government. The centre is funded by external actors, among others by the INTERREG program. Find out more at: https://experyment.gdynia.pl/en/
• Haller Youth Centre, when cultural heritage meets creativity
  By restoring the historical “Fresh Vegetable and Fruit Market Building” in Eskisehir, the Haller Youth Centre was created. Visitors can find souvenir shops, kiosks, cafes and the Tepebaşı Stage. Located in the centre, the latter is one of the stages of the City Theatre, and hosts cultural and art events with its exhibition hall and bookstore.   69 Find out more at: https://eskisehir.ktb.gov.tr/TR-157820/haller-genclik-merkezi.html
• Theatres with a unique location
  The Witold Gombrowicz Municipal Theatre is a long-appreciated theatre stage in Gdynia. It is distinguished from all the other Polish theaters by offering a unique stage located at the beach. During summer, visitors and tourists can enjoy performances with the sea in the background, overlooking the majestic cliff coastline that display an extremely popular scenery. In addition, some of the theatre’s plays during summer are presented on board of the Dar Pomorza, a more than 100-year-old sailing ship that is permanently moored at Gdynia's waterfront.   Another unique location by the sea is the Danuta Baduszkowa Music Theatre, the largest music stage in Poland with space for more than 1,500 spectators. It is one of the region’s most important cultural institutions, a showcase of Pomerania and Poland. The theatre is accessible to people with disabilities and offers transcript of texts in English and is visited annually by more than 200,000 spectators.  64 Find out more at: https://pomorskie.travel/en/punkty-poi/teatr-miejski-im-witolda-gombrowicza-w-gdyni/https://www.mystorygdynia.pl/en/attractions-details-page-344320?RecordID=184930  https://muzyczny.org/pl/
• Pafos Aphrodite Festival
  The Pafos Aphrodite Festival is a cornerstone of the cultural heritage celebration in Pafos. It has been recognised internationally as a creative outlet for the community and the city as a whole to come together and celebrate the rich history, tradition, and culture of Pafos. The festival centres around the heritage of opera and related CCIs to attract cultural tourism. Featuring high quality of performing acts and great interest by an international audience of holidaymakers and visitors. The event has attracted thousands of spectators over the years. The imposing Medieval Castle of Pafos under the starry sky and the beauty of the vast sea forms a perfect backdrop for opera performance. Beyond this, the festival is used as cultural exchange to facilitate knowledge sharing and best practice communication with other European hubs of opera and cultural tourism. The festival is organized on a vast foundation of stakeholder networks, sustainable tourism management, community involvement and a celebration of all that is Pafos. 61 Find out more at: https://www.visitpafos.org.cy/pafos-aphrodite-festival/
• First Autonomous Busses in Denmark
  Aalborg was the first city in Denmark to launch and autonomous bus system throughout its city center. This project was designed to raise awareness of innovative mobility options as well as digital and sustainable accessibility and mobility options for the inner city and suburbia. Aalborg created the framework for a unique research and development project about the implementation of driverless technology and the effects it has on society. The route has 10 stops along the way and has been a rousing success. All the buses have accessibility ramps for ease of access. Find out more at: https://smartbus.dk/
• Fiware
  Seville has taken a leading role in the development of Fiware, a public and open platform for the development of applications and internet services powered by the EU. The Catuja Technological Science Park in Seville has been home to the development of smart solutions that bolster open data and innovative digital solutions in an ever increasingly digital world. By pioneering the development of Fiware, Seville has been able to launch an open data platform in 2016 which houses 465 datasets with information on transport, culture and leisure, urbanism, etc. to help support the local economy. In addition, Seville also has an Urban Open Data Portal that allows measuring Seville's contribution to SDGs and a Smart Tourism System that integrates, publishes, and extracts significant information from the tourist destination. Find out more at: http://datosabiertos.sevilla.org/ https://www.fiware.org/2016/05/23/fiware-enables-seville-ipv6-smartcity-pilot/
• Gijón Data Lab, Tool for the accommodation sector
  The Gijón Data Lab is a data intelligence tool for hotels and other establishments offering tourist accommodation. It allows them to analyse their performance and compare it with their direct competitors, in the past, the future and other accommodation options. With this tool, it is also possible to have a real-time monitoring of occupancy and average price per bed, both at the present time and over a period of three month, and to check out events in the city and link them with the evolution of the bookings and occupancy. Find out more at: https://www.gijondatalab.com/
• Smart Port for Integrated Urban Management
  Considered Denmark’s “smart” port, it is increasingly shifting its focus from water-based solutions to developing shore based solutions, to operate as an inland port with a 360-degree catchment area and intermodal logistics hub. Included in this is a real time, smart management system that allows all operators and users of the port to see, in real time, the traffic, navigation conditions, water levels, etc. thereby increasing safety and efficiency through a data driven, shore-based solution. Port of Aalborg has two roles: as a business and as an integrator. On the one hand, Port of Aalborg is a traditional business, encompassing operations, optimisation, maintenance of infrastructure and commercial rentals. The aim is to increase turnover, secure stable business and unlock and develop the potential of our employees. On the other hand, Port of Aalborg acts as an integrator, promoting collaboration and development of businesses and the local community. Here, the aim is to help raise the employment rate, boost growth, and increase prosperity in the local community.  Find out more at: https://portofaalborg.com/about-port-of-aalborg/the-intelligent-port/
• “Tomis” Tablets as an information panel for public use
  Categorized as “street furniture” with a stylish and innovative design, the “Tomis” are “giant tablets” in public spaces and provides locals and visitors with all the necessary arranged information. These devices are installed in Matosinhos and Leça da Palmeira and operate 24 hours a day. The “Tomis” respond to the immediate needs of dwelling, business and provide information about the area’s great attractions and offers. These interactive panels of information are a cultural information source as they deliver culinary, heritage and effective assistance with unlimited features and constant updates. The tablets/displays allow a reliable, tailored and personalized experience to all those who ask and look for something different in the city – including where to find the world's best fish. Find out more at: https://www.leca-palmeira.com/tomis-torna-turismo-em-matosinhos/ https://www.matosinhoswbf.pt/pages/356
• QR Codes for Creative City Tour
  As a part of the digitalization strategy of the city of Pafos, old static information signs have been replaced by Smart, QR coded signs. To date, over 30 static signs in different geographic locations, denoting different places of interest have been replaced with new smart QR coded signs. The benefits include, but are not limited to, the provision of more information to the user, visitor and/or residents about the place of interest. In addition, it promotes interaction and engagement with the material through the mobile phone. Find out more at: https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/12/03/interactive-smart-signs-for-paphos/
• Encouraging a new form of mobility
  Palermo has placed a special focus on the revitalisation of the historic centre, first with the pedestrianisation of the place, especially Via Maqueda, Via Vottorio Emanuele-Cassaro Alto and subsequently also the historic markets of Via Sant’Agostino, Via Bandiera and del Capo. The latter are also undergoing beautification and functionalisation measures, that aim to redevelop the public spaces. In addition of that, the city has at heart not only, to strengthen the public transport, which was the case with the inauguration of the tram network at the end of 2015, but also to encourage soft mobility, through the establishment of new bike lanes and by instituting a bike and car sharing service and free-floating micro electric mobility. Find out more at: https://turismo.comune.palermo.it/palermo-welcome-muoversi-a-palermo.php?tp=61&det=2
• AntBis App
  In order to promote the use of bicycles, the most useful, healthy and environmentally friendly means of transportation in terms of accessibility and sustainability AntBis application was developed by Metropolitan Municipality. It has a great importance in terms of the sustainability as it provides an opportunity of a healthy life with a very low price, 39 decreases the consumption of energy, the traffic jam and carbon emission rate. In this application, bicycles are provided with mobile application, credit cards and city card. There are 90 bicycles, 9 stations and 132 parking units in service. The application was used by 20.036 people in 2019 and increased to 40.361 people used it in 2020. Find out more at: https://apkgk.com/tr.com.antbis.mobil   https://bikesharemap.com/antalya/#/12.672412151677118/30.704/36.8726/
• Sounds of Kleos App
  Sevilla has participated in the development of an app that encourage and assist visitors to discover the ecological heritage of the city. The Kleos App enables visitors to trace a route on the map and connect at a compositional, musical level, to the botanical species and their associated sound fragments in your current area and vicinity. By doing so, the app allows each walk to be different by linking different plants to different sounds making this ecological heritage walk truly unique. Find out more at: https://nomadgarden.net/EN-KLEOS
• Responsible Tourism Festival
  Padova offers the Festival ITACA, which is a responsible event. The programme is made of events and initiatives in the name of biodiversity and accessibility, with itineraries on foot, by bicycle, workshops, local food and wine event, guided tours and concerts. Find out more at: https://www.festivalitaca.net/
• Biosphere Certification
  Tourism policy is managed with the aim to ensure the achievement of the 17 SDGs on the United Nations 2030 Agenda. Since 2013, Gijón has held a Biosphere Destination Certification, based on these SDGs, and in 2019, the city received the 33 “Biosphere Gold Destination” recognition, as a result of the involvement of the private sector in the application of good sustainability practices. Gijón makes the Tourism Sustainability Programme available for its businesses, and therefore there are 16 Biosphere Certified and 14 Biosphere Committed companies and services. Find out more at: https://gijonturismoprofesional.es/es/sostenibilidad
• “Gdynia Development Strategy 2030” for sustainability and air quality monitoring
  has introduced an action plan with respect for the natural environment and resources. The “Gdynia Development Strategy 2030” as a line of actions is working towards social and economic development that is sustainable. The consistent implementation of strategic plans like the Development Strategy has allowed Gdynia to become the city with the cleanest air in Poland. The city’s air quality is perpetually monitored by a network of meters.  Find out more at : https://kgseen.ug.edu.pl/2015/05/gdynia-development-strategy-2030/http://www.2030.gdynia.pl
• Sustainable Energy Action Plan
  Antalya Metropolitan Municipality prepared "Antalya Sustainable Energy Action Plan" in 2012 and became the first local government in Turkey to take action in this regard. Antalya Metropolitan Municipality signed the “Covenant of Mayors” in 2013, which was established by the European Commission to encourage and support urban reduction plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cities and to encourage the use of clean energy sources. Under the leadership of Metropolitan Municipality, Environmental Protection and Control Department, Antalya Climate Change and Clean Energy Directorate took an important step by preparing a "Sustainable Energy Action Plan" (SEEP) in coordination with local stakeholders by determining greenhouse gas reduction actions to make Antalya a sustainable city. Metropolitan Municipality is the first municipality in Turkey that acquire the TSI Climate Friendly Organisation Certificate. When the emissions of Antalya, including industry, are analysed in 2019, the total energy consumption in the province is 28,623,531 MWh and greenhouse gas emission is 10,683,551 tCO2e. With the city's Sustainable Energy Action Plan (SEEP), it is aimed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption by at least 40% in 2030 compared to the base year of 2019.  Find out more at: http://www.matchupantalya.org/Uploads/f46e815d3f5f434aa590e43b3b0489e8.pdf   http://matchupantalya.org/Uploads/0baf3fe617ef4bddb9b91b8d20dcb0e7.pdf
• Community Engagement
  Community engagement is at the heart of Cork’s proactive and dynamic celebrations of the city’s heritage and culture. The designation of several new ‘Cultural City Quarters’ has brought together the hospitality, retail and tourism sectors in these quarters and injected a renewed enthusiasm for collaborative initiatives that showcase the individual identity and unique attributes of each neighbourhood. Cork is also an active participant in the national ‘Culture Night’ celebrations, running since2006, during which arts and cultural organisations and venues across Ireland extend their opening hours in order to encourage and inspire public engagement, by running workshops, exhibitions and events free of charge. The festival has grown year-on-year, and despite the challenges of Covid restrictions in 2021, approximately 100 events took place in Cork for Culture Night, which is testament to the creativity and dedication of the Arts sector in the City. 71 Find out more at: https://www.corkcity.ie/en/council-services/services/arts-culture-heritage/heritage/cultural-heritage1.html
• Seville & Me
  As a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of tourism destinations have had to reimagine their tourism marketing and offering to accommodate new and innovative areas of demand as well as being able to supply these. Seville has emerged as an audio-visual hub for Europe. With initiatives such as Seville & Me directly marketing the city as a great space and place for filming and the organisation of events that affect the public space. In total, to date, the office of Seville & Me has managed 123 films and 65 events and shows as a result of this initiative. Find out more at: https://sevillaandme.com
• GenovaJeans
  is an important example to improve the image of the city using cultural heritage and creativity to attract tourists. Genoa is working at very important projects that put together the great history of the city with a special capacity for technological and industrial innovation. GenovaJeans marks the birth of the street of Jeans, a touristic, commercial, cultural, itinerary aimed at enhancing the streets (via Pre’, via del Campo, via San Luca) where the fabrics were produced and used since ancient times. The city wants to enhance its role and Italy in the birth and development of the most popular garment in the word, an icon of pop culture. The project is connected with Museum Diocesano and Museum Mazziniano to enhance them. Find out more at: www.genovajeans.it
• Old Town Festival
  The Kaleiçi area is located in the centre-eastern portion of the city along the Mediterranean coast fronted by the yacht harbour that dates to the Roman era. Kaleiçi is a unique place where history, culture, art, entertainment, Turkish and world cuisine, traditional and modern architecture; different synergies come together. The first Kaleiçi Old Town Festival was organised in 2015 in order to share the stories of cities with living ancient cities such as Kaleici and to build permanent friendship bridges between cities. In 2019, the festival attracted great attention with the participation of 48 cities from 24 countries. With the Old Town Festival, Muratpaşa has become a part of a brand new intercity network in a very wide geography from Europe to Central Asia. Find out more at: https://www.kaleicioldtown.com/en   https://antalya.com.tr/de/feste/Kaleici-Old-Town-Festival   68
• Teatro Stabile del Veneto “Carlo Goldoni”
  Through its YouTube channel, the Teatro Stabile del Veneto “Carlo Goldoni” makes available most of its performance, even for digital tourists. Such an initiative helps people to access art. In 2021, with the collaboration of the Padova Chamber of Commerce and in the frame of the InduCCi project funded by Central Europe programme, the Teatro Stabile del Veneto “Carlo Goldoni” performed some plays about business theatre, involving local companies for the storytelling. Professional actors were put in contact with business firms that were willing to share their transformation stories, to conduct a thematic and narrative analysis of the industrial culture to understand how it changes. Find out more at: https://www.teatrostabileveneto.it/padova/
• Recovery of the environment and the complex Fabrica de Artilleria
  The recovery, rehabilitation, and reclamation of Fabrica de Artilleria in Seville has been at the heart of an effort to rejuvenate the area and to create a space for the new Centro Magallanes for Entrepreneurship of Cultural and Creative Industries. This deteriorating urban space has been reclaimed by the city to create a new area for creativity and cultural heritage to flourish. As a part of this Find out more at: https://www.sevilla.org/ciudad/sevilla-ciudad-patrimonial/artilleria
• European Cultural Route
  Together with the European Cultural Tourism Network, Pafos has formed the European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation that is designed to develop, implement, manage, promote, and support, the European Cultural Route: “In the footsteps of St Paul, the Apostle of the Nations”. This transnational, cultural route aims to highlight the rich cultural heritage of the route that not only connects historic cities, cultures and countries but showcases a route into the annals of European history. It is an example of international partnership for the promotion, management, and support of shared European cultural heritage and its research. Find out more at: https://stpaul-culturalroute.eu
• Thinking Sustainably Gastronomy Festival
  The Gastronomy Festival of Gaziantep forms the cornerstone of the city sustainable mentality. Drawing chefs and gastronomy experts from around the world, the festival invites all to experience and learn sustainable cooking methods with regional and local products sourced from Gaziantep. The festival is a culmination of the city’s rich gastronomical heritage but also a product of sustainable agriculture and primary sector production that feeds into the local cuisine. This basis for knowledge sharing is a fundamental aspect of the festivals sustainable goal.  Find out more at: https://gastroantepfest.com