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

1 week ago

Do you want to offer unique astro-tourism experiences from your boat?We present the Monitor SEA STARLIGHT training course, created within the framework of the TWINNEDbySTARS project. An opportunity to specialise in astronomical navigation, sustainable tourism and astronomy applied to the marine environment.💡 What will you learn?We will have an exceptional teaching team that will guide you from celestial orientation to specific marketing for nautical experiences:✨ Javier Ares (Polaris Menorca) - practical astronomy and use of Stellarium.✨ Gerard Martínez (Nautic Ocean) - visibility and marketing strategies for your experience.✨ SEO/BirdLife - impact of light pollution on marine wildlife✨ Xavier Martínez (Nautic Ocean) - ancient navigation and astro-tourism at sea✨ Nathy Sánchez Ortega - Greco-Latin mythology and the astronomical legacy of the Mediterranean🛥️ At the end of the online training, you will participate in a practical pilot experience in your region.In addition, you will be part of the future Atlantic Starlight Adventures platform, with SEO promotion and marketing included.More information: twinnedbystars.eu/2025/04/14/registration-is-now-open-for-the-sea-starlight-monitor-training-cour... @followers 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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3 weeks ago

🚀 We successfully finish the training ‘Use of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Communication for Nautical Tourism’ with Juan Ma Perals and Gerard Martínez! 🌊🤖📅 But this does not end here... We continue! On Friday 4th and 11th comes ‘Your Digital Compass: AI to navigate successfully in social networks’ with Raquel Vázquez. 🌐⚓📲 We continue learning and navigating towards the digital future with AI! 🚀⚡@followersInstituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCluster Marítimo de CanariasNautic OceanConsulta EuropaCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

TWINNEDbySTARS invites you to participate online in the ‘III Innovation Meeting: Challenges and opportunities in the online marketing of tourism experiences’, a key event for the tourism sector in the Canary Islands.📅 22 April - Gran Canaria📅 23 April - TenerifeThis annual meeting brings together experts in digital marketing and e-commerce to share innovative strategies that enhance direct sales and improve the promotion of tourism experiences. An event aligned with our mission at TWINNEDbySTARS, as it will serve as inspiration and key inputs for the launch of our multi-destination nautical product platform.🔹 What lies ahead:💡 Roundtable with leading companies in online marketing of tourism activities.📱 Presentations on the role of social networks in travel planning.🤖 Technological solutions and AI applied to the digital sale of experiences.🤝 Networking space to connect with professionals from the sector.🎟️ Don't miss out! Sign up and join the conversation about the future of digital tourism. - cloud.news.turismodecanarias.com/promotur-b2b-iii-encuentro-innovacion #TWINNEDbySTARS #TourismInnovator #Digitalisation #TourismMarketing #NewOpportunities@followersInstituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCluster Marítimo de CanariasNautic OceanConsulta EuropaCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

🔭✨ A journey through the universe from Gran Canaria ✨🔭.📍 Under the sky of Gran Canaria, the TWINNEDbySTARS project gave us a unique stellar night. Thanks to the Seestar S50, we captured breathtaking images of the cosmos, revealing the immensity and beauty of the firmament.✨ The fusion of science, navigation and astro-tourism led us to explore the universe from the sea. An experience that demonstrates the importance of protecting our night sky.🌌 Scroll down and discover the wonders that accompanied us that night.Which of these cosmic wonders fascinates you the most? Tell us in the comments. 👇🏼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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1 month ago

Attention lovers of the sea and the stars! 🤩 Recently, Keep Sailing was the protagonist of an interesting interview in El Espejo Canario, where Jaime Lang Lenton told us about all the incredible services they offer: from relaxing daytime experiences and dreamy sunsets to their innovative sailing club, complete sailing school and exciting nautical events. And the great news is that Keep Sailing has become the first nautical company in the Canary Islands to obtain the prestigious Starlight 2025 certification! 🌠.This important certification recognises its firm commitment to preserving the quality of the night sky in the Canary Islands and its exciting commitment to offering unique and high quality astro-tourism experiences directly from the sea. Can you imagine sailing under a blanket of thousands of bright stars, guided by experts who will reveal the secrets of the universe? With Keep Sailing, this experience is now a reality!To celebrate this milestone, Keep Sailing will hold a special demonstration of its Starlight experiences on Thursday 20 March. Xavier Martínez Sirven, representative of the TWINNEDbySTARS programme, will be on board to give a masterclass on the wonders of the Canarian skies. We invite all Canarian media interested in covering this pioneering event to contact teresa.gubern@fpct.ulpgc.es Want to know all the details about how Keep Sailing achieved this pioneering certification, what this recognition represents and how you can experience the magic of astronomy on board their boats? Don't miss the full story in TWINNEDbySTARS, with all the details of their interview in Espejo Canario! ➡️ twinnedbystars.eu/2025/03/17/twinnedbystars-espejo-canario-interview-with-keep-sailing-the-first-... ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

A major milestone for the maritime sector in the Canary Islands! 🚢🌟 Keep Sailing, following its participation in the first regional TWINNEDbySTARS co-creation workshop in September 2024, has succeeded in becoming the first maritime company in the Canary Islands to obtain Starlight certification. 🌌This distinction not only reflects its commitment to sustainability and the protection of the night sky, but also its efforts to diversify the tourism offer in the region. In just 6 months, the collaboration with TWINNEDbySTARS has yielded results, showing how innovation and working together can generate new opportunities.We would like to thank Keep Sailing for their dedication and valuable participation in this project. 🙏 Now, discover their first impression of this collaboration and how it has marked a before and after for the company! 💫Instituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasConsulta EuropaCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueNautic OceanCluster Marítimo de CanariasACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

🌊⭐ Keep Sailing becomes the first nautical company in the Canary Islands to be certified as Starlight 2025. This distinction marks a milestone in nautical astro-tourism, combining sailing with starry sky observation in one of the destinations with the least light pollution.🚤💫 With the backing of the European TWINNEDbySTARS project, this certification reinforces sustainability, tourist diversification and the connection with traditional navigation guided by the stars.More information: twinnedbystars.eu/2025/03/10/keep-sailing-the-first-nautical-company-in-the-canary-islands-certif... Instituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCluster Marítimo de CanariasCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueConsulta EuropaNautic Ocean ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

🌟 Star navigators: Women who set the course 🌊Since time immemorial, the stars have guided navigators in the vastness of the ocean. They shone in the sky as landmarks, marking the way for those who ventured into the unknown. Today, it is women who are charting new directions in the maritime and tourism sector, illuminating the future with their talent, passion and vision.At TWINNEDbySTARS, we celebrate all the women who make the sea and the stars their space for innovation and growth. From entrepreneurs who design unique experiences, to guides, scientists and professionals who connect people to the magic of the ocean and the sky. 🌌✨Every wave they ride and every story they create is a testament to their strength and determination. Today, their legacy shines brighter than ever.💙 We dedicate this day to all the women who make blue tourism a path full of opportunities.📌 Do you know a woman who is leading the way in this sector? Tell us her story and tag her to celebrate together. 🌟💬Instituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasConsulta EuropaCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueNautic OceanCluster Marítimo de CanariasACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

🚀 Boost your digital skills with AI! 🌊✨TWINNEDbySTARS presents two exclusive online trainings for nautical sector companies in the Canary Islands, Azores, Madeira, and Martinique.📌 Your Digital Compass: AI to successfully navigate social networksMaster tools like ChatGPT, Canva, and Metricool to create content, automate tasks, and plan posts effectively.📌 Use of Artificial Intelligence in Digital Communication for Nautical TourismTake a strategic approach with Google Analytics, Hootsuite, and SEMrush to optimize marketing campaigns, segment customers, and improve SEO.🎓 Certification: University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria📅 Registration deadline: March 15, 2025🔗 Sign up now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccp_2qq93zptOGAoj5vNqpx1z5BhKDZ6M-K4QiZL-QW--AoQ/viewform @followersInstituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasConsulta EuropaCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueNautic OceanCluster Marítimo de CanariasACIFecoRoute ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

📢 Registration is open! 🚀Do you work in the nautical sector and want to improve your digital communication with artificial intelligence? 🛥️✨ TWINNEDbySTARS, certified by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), invites you to participate in one of these free courses:📌 ‘Your Digital Compass’: Learn how to use AI to optimise your social networks with tools such as ChatGPT, Canva and Metricool.📌 ‘AI in Digital Communication for Nautical Tourism’: Discover how to improve marketing, customer segmentation and SEO with Google Analytics, Hootsuite and SEMrush.📅 Registration until 15 March 2025🔗 Register here 👉 forms.gle/zd5YDUWkarDZDBUg8Modernise your business with AI and take your digital strategy to the next level! 🚀💡 #TWINNEDbySTARS #NauticalTraining #NauticalTraining #ArtificialIntelligence #NauticalTourism@followersInstituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCluster Marítimo de CanariasCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasNautic OceanCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueConsulta EuropaACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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