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

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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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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.

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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2 weeks ago

🌍🚀 Internationalisation and collaboration at TWINNEDbySTARSNautical companies from the Canary Islands, Azores, Madeira and Martinique move forward together in #twinnedbystars to innovate and take their products to new markets. 🤝✨Monica Quesada, from the Canary Islands Maritime Cluster, highlights the importance of connecting with key players and strengthening alliances in the Atlantic to boost digitalisation, circularity and internationalisation of the sector. 🌊⚓Together, we build solutions to today's challengeInstituto Universitario TidesTiMarina do FunchalncCluster Marítimo de CanariasarCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasriNautic OceanOcConsulta EuropaurCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueniACIFACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

TWINNEDbySTARS strengthens its impact on the blue economy! 🌊Last Wednesday 29th January, TWINNEDbySTARS participated in the kick-off meeting of the A3MAtlantic project, an exciting initiative funded by the Interreg MAC 2021-2027 programme. This project aims to boost innovation, internationalisation and sustainable growth of SMEs linked to the blue economy in the Mid-Atlantic. 🌍As a key actor, TWINNEDbySTARS shared its objectives in promoting innovative tourism to strengthen the network of maritime and tourism entities. A big step towards sustainable practices and international cooperation in the maritime-tourism sector! ⚓️Want to know more about how TWINNEDbySTARS is shaping the future of the blue economy? Read the full story! 👉 twinnedbystars.eu/2025/01/29/twinnedbystars-strengthens-its-impact-by-participating-in-the-kick-o... @followersInstituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCluster Marítimo de CanariasCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasNautic OceanConsulta EuropaCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

🌊📊 Now Available! - Sea Enterprises Self-Assessment Tool 🌍⚡Are you involved in leisure, recreation or sports at sea? Your participation is key! 💡 We have developed a self-assessment tool designed for companies to assess their positioning in circularity, digitalisation and energy transition. ⚙️💻⚡Once you fill in the questionnaire, which is anonymous, you will be able to see where other companies in the same activity as you in your own outermost region are positioned. Why is it important?This tool will collect information to analyse and compare progress between Azores, Madeira, Canary Islands and Martinique, allowing you to identify joint and specific needs of each region.📈 The objective?To design a training plan adapted to the companies of each region in their transition towards a more sustainable, innovative and digital model. 🌿🌐Do the questionnaire here: twinnedbystars.eu/#autoeval-banner @followersInstituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCluster Marítimo de CanariasCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasNautic OceanConsulta EuropaCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

🎙️ TWINNEDbySTARS in the words of Agnieszka Kempny, project manager at the European Commission 🌟.I am proud to be able to support the implementation of the project and to give it a boost with some European visibility by encouraging its participation in different events at EU level'.Agnieszka highlighted how this project connects partners from remote territories, including islands in Spain, Portugal and France, to develop new nautical tourism and ecotourism activities, such as whale watching and astro-tourism.📰 Don't miss the latest news at www.twinnedbystars.eu@Instituto Universitario TidesaMarina do FunchaldCluster Marítimo de CanariaseCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasaNautic OceanuConsulta EuropalCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueMACIFniqueACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

🌟 Your opinion matters 🌟During co-creation workshops in the Canary Islands, Madeira, Martinique and the Azores, we worked together to bring innovative product ideas to life. 🌍✨ Thanks to your enthusiasm and participation, two proposals have been developed, and now we need your support to evaluate them!🔍 How can you help?Complete our short questionnaire by 31 January and help us decide which proposal deserves project support with funding and advice.🗳️ Make your voice heard and be part of this exciting process - let's make the future of tourism a reality together!👉 Link to the questionnaire: forms.gle/8tuWp1DFngZEgQwV7 #TWINNEDbySTARS #NauticalTourism #Innovation #Sustainability@folloInstituto Universitario TidesTMarina do FunchalnCluster Marítimo de CanariasaCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasrNautic OceanOConsulta EuropauCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniquenACIFACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

🌟 TWINNEDbySTARS 2024: A Year of Achievements and Collaboration 🌟2024 has been a year full of achievements and learning for the TWINNEDbySTARS project. From the launch of co-creation workshops in the Canary Islands, Azores, Madeira and Martinique, to the consolidation of a network of small and medium-sized enterprises in the maritime sector, the TWINNEDbySTARS team has worked tirelessly to strengthen sustainable tourism in the outermost regions.🌐 We have conducted masterclasses, brought together experts and companies, and explored new opportunities in astrotourism, digitalisation and circularity. All with the aim of creating multi-destination tourism products that foster growth and collaboration in our regions.In the near future, we will continue to develop marketing strategies and evaluate the results. In addition, in 2025, we will focus on enhancing international partnerships, strengthening the business network and implementing new training and capacity building activities.🎉 As we approach the festive season, we would like to thank everyone who has been part of this journey - your support and dedication have been key to our achievements!We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a 2025 full of success and new opportunities - we continue together on the road to more sustainable and collaborative tourism!#TWINNEDbySTARS #HappyChristmas #SustainableTourism #Collaboration #Innovation #2024Recap #LookingAhead@followersInstituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCluster Marítimo de CanariasCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasNautic OceanConsulta EuropaCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

🌊 Discover the results of our TWINNEDbySTARS Co-Creation Workshops 🌟Over the last few months, we have brought together SMEs and key players in the sustainable nautical tourism sector to co-create innovative solutions and tackle challenges such as sustainability, artificial intelligence and competitiveness. 💡✨ What did we achieve?✅ Identify key business concerns.✅ Share local good practices and scale them up to the regional level.✅ Generate innovative ideas through collaborative ideation processes.🛥️ We are building together a more responsible and competitive future for nautical tourism. Learn more in this video!📲 For more information, click in the following link: twinnedbystars.eu/2024/12/13/twinnedbystars-co-creation-workshops-innovation-and-sustainability-i... #TWINNEDbySTARS #NauticalTourism #Innovation #Sustainability@followersInstituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCluster Marítimo de CanariasCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasNautic OceanConsulta EuropaCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

🌊 ECoSS: artificial intelligence and European underwater sound 🌍🎶.The Jacques Delors building in Brussels was the setting for the launch of the European Catalogue of Sound Signatures, an innovative open library that unites artificial intelligence and marine conservation, revolutionising ocean management.Representatives from TWINNEDbySTARS attended the event, connecting this initiative with one of the exciting products devised in the co-creation workshops: Whale Watching with Hydrophones. 🐋🎧🌟 What makes it special?✅ Less environmental impact: Hydrophones that allow you to locate cetaceans more efficiently, shortening routes and reducing fuel consumption.✅Multisensory experience: Visitors can listen to the sounds of the ocean, enriching their excursion even if there are no sightings.✅ Regulatory compliance: Innovative proposals that respect regulations and promote responsible interactions.💡Attentive to our social networks to discover the latest ideas from TWINNEDbySTARS.@followersInstituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCluster Marítimo de CanariasCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasNautic OceanConsulta EuropaCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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3 months ago

On 28 November, the last co-creation workshop was held in Faial, Azores. With this fourth workshop, TWINNEDbySTARS lays the foundation for its next steps, focusing on training programmes and the development of joint products that better showcase the unique values of the Atlantic coasts and the strength of its companies.A sincere thank you to all partners and companies involved for their participation and commitment - together, we celebrate these achievements and look forward to the exciting phases to come!👉 Read the full press releases on our website! - twinnedbystars.eu/2024/11/29/twinnedbystars-held-its-project-meeting-and-last-co-creation-worksho...@followersInstituto Universitario TidesMarina do FunchalCluster Marítimo de CanariasCentro Tecnológico de Ciencias MarinasNautic OceanConsulta EuropaCTM Collectivité Territoriale de MartiniqueACIF ... See MoreSee Less
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3 months ago

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