We enable SMEs and institutions to test technologies before they decide to invest in ready-made solutions, we support the development of knowledge about new technologies, we check the digital readiness of companies and institutions, we design conceptual solutions.
We help with the preparation of financial models and search for financial resources for the implementation of pilot projects - cascade financing, EU financing, or finding investors.
Inspirational networking and technology brokering - we work with other DIHs at the national and European level.
We offer regular seminars and individual training and consulting in the field of digitization and tourism
We explore approaches and options for the deployment of a secure and trusted tourism data space, ensuring transparent control of data access, use and re-use.
Improving the digital skills of tourism workers
Boosting the tourism sector in Europe through digital tools and innovation
Pilot project promoted by the European Parliament and launched and managed by the European Commission - DG CONNECT which aims to make the restaurant sector more digital, resilient and sustainable by 2030.
Impact of natural disasters on tourism The consequences of natural disasters often leave massive damages that can negatively affect all sectors of the economy, including tourism. Despite the efforts of national and local authorities, tourism stakeholders can in many cases lose most of an entire ‘season’ or even a longer period as they try to […]
Newsletter #4 The main objective of DATES is to explore approaches and options for the deployment of a secure and trusted tourism data space, ensuring transparent control of data access, use and re-use The project is in its final stretch and so far numerous studies and activities have been carried out, all of them related to tourism […]
New EU regulatory enviroment for data spaces In 2020, the European Union Commission unveiled the “European Strategy for Data“, aiming to establish a unified data market to bolster Europe’s global competitiveness and data sovereignty. This strategy comprised several proposed regulations, further detailed in the box on page 3: Proposal for AI Act (AIA-E)Proposal for […]
Successful applications under the Open Call for Tourism SMEs, Voucher 1 type have been announced Having completed the evaluation rounds, we are pleased to inform that the following proposals under the Open Call for Tourism SMEs, Voucher 1 type have been selected: Applicant’s Nationality Applicant’s Name (Project) Score Croatia 24 adria doo 45 Croatia Castelum […]
Towards a data space for tourism Europe leads in international tourism, with countries like France, Italy, and Spain getting around 38% of global arrivals in 2021. Recognizing tourism’s role in a greener and digital EU economy, the European Commission initiated the Digital Europe Programme, which introduced the DATES project – a unique EU-level program aiming […]
“The European tourism data space: positioning the European tourism industry” meeting On June 8th, the DATES partners’ meeting, took place in Palma, Spain. The event, which was hosted by AnySolution in collaboration with Hosteltur, brought together representatives of all 13 partners – among those also Tourism 4.0 Lead, Dr Urška Starc Peceny – to analyse […]
The Transversality of the Tourism Industry: Towards a Digital Transformation The tourism industry is a complex network that spans various domains and industries, establishing synergies with cultural heritage, transportation, media, and smart communities. This blog post aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the transversality of the tourism industry, as explored by the DATES (Digital […]
Trends and Data-driven Transformation of the Tourism Industry: qualitative and quantitative insights The tourism industry underwent significant transformations due to the Internet and mobile technologies several decades ago. However, recent developments such as the need for increased competitiveness, affordability of digital technologies, and macro-economic factors like COVID-19 have accelerated a new wave of changes. Within […]
The call for proposals for Voucher 1 is now closed! 103 applications from 14 countries have been received in total! The open call for Voucher 1 has been closed on 31 May 2023. Under that call, tourist SMEs have been offered the opportunity to apply for funding to improve their digital skills and the digitalisation’s […]
Newsletter #3 EVENTS DATES have actively participated and organised several events to disseminate the project’s activities and to continue increasing and consolidating the community hat we believe perfectly capture the essence of the DATES project mission Data Space Symposium Data Space Symposium, organised in The Hague on the 21-23 March 2023.It was a great meeting […]
Hybrid Hackathon RESTwithEU We would like to let you know about the RESTwithEU Hackathon which will take place from 17-18 June, a Hybrid Hackathon and a unique European experience for like-minded restaurants, developers, designers, and business professionals to co-create new digital paths in the restaurant sector. This event aims to address key challenges faced by the […]
ESA SPACE SOLUTIONS ESA Space Solutions is a program that supports entrepreneurs in Europe in the development of businesses using satellite applications and space technology. They provide different types of funding opportunities such as Kick-Starts, Feasibility Studies, and Demonstration Projects to support the development of sustainable services utilizing space assets. ESA Business Applications, which is […]
PROJECTS by ESA The first one is DARTT, which is also a completed one. DARTT aims to provide an end-to-end solution for public transport providers in rural areas of South-Eastern Europe to deploy on-demand transport services. Users and their needs: DARTT targets private bus/coach companies in Greece (KTEL) that operate regular bus services over specific […]
Last change to apply. The call for proposals for Voucher 1 has been extended until May 31st, 2023! We are glad to announce that the Call for Proposals for Voucher 1 has been extended until the 31st of May 2023! Tourist SMEs with low digital maturity levels still have the chance to apply for grants […]
Cascade financing open calls IKAT Tourism Call for SMEs in Europe – Financial support for services DEADLINE: 19 May 2023 TO APPLY CHECK OUT THIS LINK: https://www.ikatproject.com/ikatcall Few information about this call that you are willing to know. The IKAT project is a joint cluster initiative aimed at contributing to the achievement of the updated tourism […]
DIGITOUR voucher 1 has been extended until 30.04.2023 We are glad to announce that the Call for Proposals for Voucher 1 has been extended until the 30th of April 2023! Tourist SMEs with low digital maturity level still have the chance to apply for grants in the frame of the DIGITOUR Project. If you are […]
Newsletter #2 The main objective of DATES is to explore approaches and options for the deployment of a secure and trusted tourism data space, ensuring transparent control of data access, use and re-use The project, launched in November 2022, has carried out an intense mapping of data sharing initiatives with the support of the project […]
Successful applications under the Open Call for Tourism SMEs, Voucher 2 type have been announced Having completed the evaluation rounds, we are pleased to inform that the following proposals under the Open Call for Tourism SMEs, Voucher 2 type have been selected: Applicant’s Nationality Applicant’s Name (Project) Score Bulgaria Pandion Wild Tours Ltd 51.00 Bulgaria […]
NEWSLETTER #1 The DATES Project Kicked Off The main objective of DATES is to explore approaches and options for the deployment of a secure and trusted tourism data space, ensuring transparent control of data access, use and re-use. During one year, the 13 European partners will come together to set the basis of the European Data Space for […]
Evaluation committee kick-off meeting 31 applications received for Voucher 2, under the Open Call for Tourism SMEs, DIGITOUR project On 10th January 2023, the evaluation committee of the DIGITOUR project gathered in a virtual format to launch the assessment procedure for the received applications under the Open Call for Tourism SMEs, Voucher 2 type. The call […]