Fáilte Ireland launched on 11th January 2024 an open call for Expressions of Interest for its Tourism Learning Network Programme, as part of the EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism & Placemaking Scheme for Ireland’s Midlands 2023-2026.
The programme is open to tourism businesses within the EU Just Transition territory including public, private, and community-based micro enterprises and SMEs who may be interested in expanding existing business or considering a fresh tourism career.
Closing date for Expressions of Interest is 12 noon, 22nd February 2024 extended to 2:00pm on 28th February 2024.
The purpose for this call and of this business capability programme is to support private, public, and community-based micro enterprises, SMEs and employees of strategic partner organisations operating in the EU Just Transition Territory to improve their understanding of visitors and buyers, the quality of their visitor experience, and the efficacy of their operations. All of this is with a view to positioning these businesses to attract more visitors, increase visitor dwell time, and secure overnight stays in the territory.
Applicants of this open call will be able to engage in inspirational seminars, structured learning, and benefit from invaluable insights to develop a successful and sustainable tourism business or propel your personal career in the tourism sector.
Visit the Fáilte Ireland page to learn more about this call and other Schemes under the Regenerative Tourism & Placemaking Scheme: www.failteireland.ie/JustTransition.aspx.
Read the Press Release here.