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Turning theory into practice: #VERNE's #roadmap isn't static: it's continuously refined through real-world testing in #pilotDestinations. A living document that evolves with the sector's #needs & #opportunities

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January 27, 2026 at 8:46 AM
From baseline to breakthrough: #VERNE's methodology starts with KPI assessment, prioritizes interventions by #impact & #feasibility, then creates continuous #improvementCycles. Every recommendation links to measurable #results.

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January 23, 2026 at 8:45 AM
Isolated initiatives aren't enough for #circularTourism. Example: Hotel food #waste → local #composting#regenerativeAgriculture → farm-to-table #experiences#destinationAppeal. Systems thinking creates virtuous cycles!

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January 22, 2026 at 8:44 AM
Last Chance to Register for tomorrows webinar!

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Date: 22 January 2026

Time: 10:00 - 11:30 CET

Location: Online

#sustainabletourism #circularsolutions
January 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM
From reactive to #strategic: many destinations react to #tourism problems instead of preventing them.
#VERNE shifts this with predictive models & scenario planning to anticipate #impacts before they occur.

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January 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Real #challenges need real #solutions: Hotels can't control guest #consumption, tour operators face complex #supplyChains, #destinations balance #growth vs #protection. #VERNE addresses each sector's unique circularity obstacles.

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January 15, 2026 at 8:43 AM
January 13, 2026 at 12:20 PM
#Data drives better decisions: #VERNE provides tourism-specific #metrics for #circularity, translating #sustainability into indicators that resonate with #businesses

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January 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Every #destination is unique: what works in Denmark may not work in Greece.
#VERNE tools adapt to #localContexts, considering #governance structures, #culture & stakeholder dynamics specific to each place.

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January 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Hidden #opportunities in #circularTourism: procurement favoring #sustainableSuppliers, tourist taxes funding #environmentalRestoration, zoning reducing transport needs.
#VERNE helps identify the most effective #policyLevers.

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January 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
✨ Season’s greetings from the VERNE Project!
Thank you to everyone who supported and collaborated with us this year. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a bright year ahead.
December 26, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Virtual nature tourism for Finland's Uusimaa region.
Six stakeholders at Luke's campus in #Helsinki co-created digital tour concepts for Nuuksio National Park. Can immersive experiences inspire visitation while supporting sustainability?

#SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #Science4EU
Luke Launches Virtual Nature Tour Community of Practice - Verne
Luke Launches Virtual Nature Tour Community of Practice Finland – On November 19, six stakeholders gathered at the Natural Resources Institute of Finland, focusing their activities on co-creating innovative virtual nature tourism concepts for Nuuksio National Park and the Uusimaa region. The meeting launched the Community of Practice for Luke‘s Virtual Nature Pilot. Research Professor ... Read more
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December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Can #CorporateMuseums serve circular tourism? Seven stakeholders explored this at Petersens Tegl A/S in #Denmark, a brick manufacturer with 200+ years of history. #VERNE's first corporate heritage Community of Practice session

#SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #ResearchImpactEU #Science4EU
Corporate Heritage Meets Circular Tourism - Verne
Corporate Heritage Meets Circular Tourism SDU Community of Practice Explores New Approach At Petersens Tegl A/S, a brick manufacturer with over 200 years of history, seven stakeholders gathered to discuss the value of corporate heritage. The meeting marked the first Community of Practice session for the University of Southern Denmark‘s VERNE pilot, focused on corporate ... Read more
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December 11, 2025 at 8:15 AM
𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦'𝐬 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
CETT has featured #VERNE on their website, highlighting the consortium's collaborative approach to transforming European tourism

#SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy #TourismInnovation #HorizonEurope #ResearchImpactEU #Science4EU
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Tourism’s ecological footprint is a continuous challenge for local communities and their ecosystems.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Can circular tourism work economically?
#Bornholm's Community of Practice tackled this question head-on, bringing together local food producers and tourism operators to explore sustainable gastronomy tourism on #Denmark's "food island of the Baltic.

#ResearchImpactEU #Science4EUC
Verne - Bornholm's CoP Kickoff Meeting
Insights about the digital platform that already exists for business to business purposes
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November 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#CircularTourism requires #collaboration: hotels connecting with local producers, transport integrating with cultural sites, waste management aligning with business ops.
#VERNE facilitates these #partnerships.

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November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#TouristDestinations must balance #development with #sustainability.
#VERNE provides #strategicTools for local authorities to create #circularTourism that protects #environment & #communities, turning #challenges into #opportunities.

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November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
From European aspiration to global reality: VERNE transforms circular tourism from theoretical exercise to widespread practice. The roadmap gives stakeholders not just the "why" but the "how" of sustainable transformation.

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November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Bridging the sustainability gap: Many tourism operators know what to do but struggle with HOW to do it. VERNE's roadmap transforms good intentions into actionable steps with sector-specific guidance & measurable outcomes.

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October 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
VERNE Essentials
Tourism does not have to be all or nothing. We at VERNE demonstrate how small, practical changes can have a big impact.
Because sustainable tourism is a journey, not a destination. Join us on this adventure!

#SustainableTourism #CircularEconomy
October 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Turistmonitor features VERNE's Bornholm pilot as European hotspot for circular gastronomic tourism. Lund University and University of Copenhagen research how tourists can contribute back to local communities.

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Bornholm Featured in Danish Tourism Magazine as VERNE Circular Food Tourism Hotspot - Verne
Bornholm Featured in Danish Tourism Magazine as VERNE Circular Food Tourism Hotspot Danish tourism magazine highlights island’s role as European laboratory for sustainable gastronomic tourism Danish professional tourism magazine Turistmonitor has published an extensive feature on VERNE’s Bornholm pilot, highlighting the island’s role as a European laboratory for sustainable gastronomic tourism. The article explores how ... Read more
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October 2, 2025 at 9:58 AM
🔄 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝗮𝗹?
Transform tourism from extractive industry that depletes resources into regenerative force that enhances quality of life for everyone involved. Measurement makes this transformation possible.

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September 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
🎯 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁
VERNE's KPIs help businesses set realistic targets, design interventions, allocate resources wisely, and communicate progress transparently. Tools that actually support decisions!

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September 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
💡 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀.
When tourism businesses can measure their footprint accurately, they protect landscapes that locals and visitors both treasure. Impact becomes human and meaningful.

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September 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🏝️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝟱 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 - 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀.
Real-world validation ensures these tools work everywhere tourism happens.

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September 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM