Unlocking the potential of innovation, circularity, and digitalisation for accelerating new marine-based ecotourism, joint practices, and businesses in ORs.

Partners

The TWINNEDbySTARS consortium consists of 10 partners and 1 affiliated entity with extensive experience in nautical tourism, spanning applied and research fields, business support through clusters and chambers of commerce, and regulatory and promotion aspects within the public administration sector.

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If you are a company, evaluate your management and find out how you are positioned in the sector.

If you are NOT a company but are related to the maritime and nautical sector, please share your vision and help us improve the sustainability and digitalisation of our companies.

Take part in our questionnaires and help boost sustainable tourism in the outermost regions.

Companies and stakeholders, click here and collaborate!

If you are a company, evaluate your management and find out how you are positioned in the sector.

If you are a stakeholder, share your vision and help us improve the sustainability and digitalisation of our companies.

Grant agreement number: 101124900
Granting authority: European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency
Project starting date: 1 October 2023
Project duration: 36 months
Funding rate: 85%
Grant amount: 996 630.11 €
Coordinator: University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

TWINNEDbySTARS

The project aims at increasing the competitiveness of maritime tourism activity in remote territories while contributing to protecting marine biodiversity, preserving cultural heritage, and developing marine astrotourism. To do so, the project acts in three areas: strengthening partnerships already in operation, capacity building, and co-creation opportunities for the design and implementation of transnational eco-tourism products. The project extends across four Atlantic Outermost Regions, which are located at the natural nautical crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, taking advantage of the trade winds, the Canary Current, and the Gulf Stream, eastwards from the Canaries to Martinique and returning westwards via the Azores and Madeira.

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Upcoming events

5 days ago

🎬✨ Lights, camera... Azores!The film crew of the documentary series OCEAN (Euronews + European Commission - DG MARE) visited the Portuguese archipelago to film part of an episode dedicated to sea-friendly tourism within the TWINNEDbySTARS project.🌊 The local company Naturalist Science & Tourism, based in the Azores, showed how it combines whale watching, the use of acoustic technologies and marine science to offer responsible and educational tourism experiences in the Atlantic.📍This recording is part of the tour of outermost regions of the TWINNEDbySTARS project, which promotes a sustainable and collaborative nautical tourism model between the Canary Islands, Azores, Madeira and Martinique.📺 The episode will be broadcast on 29 July in more than 160 countries via Euronews, and will also be available online.ULPGCInstituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalNautic OceanCluster Marítimo de CanariasConsulta EuropaCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

🎬 Yesterday we had a special visit to our project to film the upcoming episode of OCEAN, the monthly short documentary series by Euronews English! Check these images behind the scenes!🌊 The episode, airing on 6 July in over 160 countries and widely distributed by European Commission, will focus on sea-friendly tourism.📍 From Tenerife 🇮🇨 and the Azores 🇵🇹, two local nautical tourism enterprises — Biosean and Naturalist Science & Tourism — will showcase how they combine whale watching, acoustic technology, and marine science to deliver unique and responsible marine ecotourism experiences.💡 These best practices are the foundation for the new regional Atlantic ecotourism products being developed through the #TWINNEDbySTARS project.📽 Thank you to the film crew and the team who made this possible.Want to know more? 👀 Stay tuned!Coming soon here: euronews.com/ocean#TWINNEDbySTARS #EuronewsOcean #Filming #BehindTheScenes #MarineEcotourism #AtlanticIslands #BestPractices #Biosean #OceanTurAzores #CanaryIslands #Azores #WhaleWatching #BlueEconomy #MarineScience #AcousticTechnology #DataCollection #SustainableTourism #CINEA #DGMARE #SeaFriendlyTourism #MarinaDelSur #LasGalletas @followers ULPGC Instituto Universitario Tides Centro Tecnológico de Ciencias Marinas Marina do Funchal Cluster Marítimo de Canarias Nautic Ocean Consulta Europa CTM Collectivité Territoriale de Martinique ACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

🎓 Successful completion of the training cycle for the nautical sector.Over the last few months, more than 100 participants and 60 companies from the Canary Islands, Madeira, Azores and Martinique have joined our training sessions in AI FOR DIGITAL COMMUNICATION AND SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN AUTOMATION with JuanMa Perals, Gerard Martínez and Raquel Vázquez🌍 Participation has demonstrated the commitment of the outermost regions to training and innovation:🔹 Azores - 45 registrants.🔹 Madeira - 34 participants🔹 Canary Islands - 32 participants🔹 Martinique - 5 participants 👥 In total, 42% of the participants were male and 58% female, reflecting a notable female representation in the sector.💡 The participating companies cover a wide range of activities: boat trips, port logistics, diving, astro-tourism, fishing, yacht clubs, local development associations and consultancy.📚 Very soon all trainings will be available on the TWINNEDbySTARS website, so that more professionals can benefit from these contents.🤝 Thank you to everyone who made it possible!🇪🇺 European Union, for supporting this initiative in the framework of the #TWINNEDbySTARS project.🎓 ULPGC and its teaching staff, for the design and delivery of the courses🗣️ The interpreters, who facilitated a real multilingual participation📩 The certificates have already been sent! We continue to work for a more connected, prepared and collaborative nautical tourism.#TWINNEDbySTARS #NauticalTourism #TrainingBlue #CanaryIslands #Madeira #Azores #Martinique #BlueEconomy #UltraperipheralRegions #ULPGC #EU@followers ULPGC Instituto Universitario Tides Centro Tecnológico de Ciencias Marinas Marina do Funchal Cluster Marítimo de Canarias Nautic Ocean Consulta Europa CTM Collectivité Territoriale de Martinique ACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

🌌We tackled challenges and explored amazing opportunities for sustainable ecotourism, with insights from DG MARE and key stakeholders. Our sister project, ecoRoute, was also highlighted for its exemplary initiatives. Big thanks to everyone who contributed to shaping a brighter, bluer future for our ORs and special thanks to our project colleague Alvaro Urdiales from the European Boating Industry for organising it! #EMD2025 #TWINNEDBySTARSEU #ecoRoute #Ecotourism #ORs #SustainableTourism@followers ULPGC Instituto Universitario TidesMarina do Funchal Cluster Marítimo de Canarias Nautic Ocean Consulta Europa Centro Tecnológico de Ciencias Marinas CTM Collectivité Territoriale de Martinique ACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

🌌 Are you interested in navigation, astronomy or the history of science?If you are an entrepreneur in the nautical or tourism sector and you are interested in these topics, we recommend you to attend the Astronomical Navigation Seminar, to be held in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 2025, organized by the Navy and the Real Club Náutico de Gran Canaria.🔭 The seminar delves into astronomical and satellite (GPS) navigation techniques, and perfectly complements the focus of the SEA STARLIGHT course we just finished with our community.📣 A great opportunity to keep learning, connect with experts and explore new ideas!🔗 Learn more:armada.defensa.gob.es/ArmadaPortal/page/Portal/ArmadaEspannola/cienciaobservatorio/prefLang-es/15...@followers ULPGC Instituto Universitario Tides Marina do Funchal Cluster Marítimo de Canarias Nautic Ocean Consulta Europa Centro Tecnológico de Ciencias Marinas CTM Collectivité Territoriale de Martinique ACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

🔭✨ This is how we experienced the formation of Sea StarlightDuring April and May we embarked on a journey of knowledge together with experts who guided us through the sky, the sea and history.Thanks to those who made it possible... and to those who experienced it with us! 🌌🌊#seastarlight #astrotourism #training #sailingbetweenstars #SustainableTourismULPGC Instituto Universitario Tides Marina do Funchal Cluster Marítimo de Canarias Nautic Ocean Consulta Europa Centro Tecnológico de Ciencias Marinas CTM Collectivité Territoriale de Martinique ACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

Today we celebrate Europe Day 🌟 🌍A date to remember the values of unity, cooperation and diversity that shape our community.From TWINNEDbySTARS, we want to put the spotlight on the outermost regions -Canary Islands, Azores, Madeira and Martinique-, territories that, although geographically distant from the continent, are an essential part of the European project.These regions inspire us with their natural, cultural and human wealth, and are at the heart of the collaborative journey we are undertaking to connect destinations through the sea and the stars.✨ Happy Europe Day!We continue to build together a more connected, inclusive and sustainable future for all corners of Europe.#EuropeDay #TWINNEDbySTARS #OutermostRegions #RUP #Canary Islands #Azores #Madeira #Martinique #UnitedEuropeInstituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasConsulta EuropaCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueNautic OceanCluster Marítimo de CanariasACIF@followers ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

From Isolation to InnovationTWINNEDbySTARS will participate in Workshop 17 to promote new forms of maritime and coastal tourism in the Outermost Regions.📍 Clayton Hotel - Pegasus Hall🗓️ Face-to-face format🎙️ With keynote speeches, inspiring projects and space for debate.We will talk about astro-tourism, natural heritage, sustainability and interregional collaboration 🌍More information: twinnedbystars.eu/2025/05/07/twinnedbystars-contributes-to-the-european-debate-on-the-future-of-s...Instituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasConsulta EuropaCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueNautic OceanCluster Marítimo de CanariasACIF@followers ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

✨ We've completed the first part of our Sea Starlight Instructor Training — and thanks to Javier Ares, a whole new universe opened up before us! ✨Over six sessions, we explored key topics essential for our SMEs: 🔭 The history of astronomy🕰️ Measuring space and time🌠 Basic astronomy concepts🪐 The solar system🌌 How to find your way in the sky🖥️ How to prepare an observation with StellariumThank you to everyone who joined this journey across the stars — and get ready, because this week we continue reaching even furtherInstituto Universitario TidesTMarina do FunchalnCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasrConsulta EuropauCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniquenNautic OceanOCluster Marítimo de CanariasaACIFACIF@followers ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

We continue with the TWINNEDbySTARS trainings, in this case with ‘Your Digital Compass: AI to navigate successfully in social networks’ with Raquel Vázquez: we will learn how to define our ideal client with the help of AI! 🎯🤖💡 A key step to create content that really connects and grows our digital community.⚓ We continue to navigate towards a smarter digital future with TWINNEDbySTARS!Instituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasConsulta EuropaCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueNautic OceanCluster Marítimo de CanariasACIF@followers ... See MoreSee Less
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