CIRCULAR TOURISM
Meet the Partnership
With more than 11.7 million visitors in 2024, Albania is becoming a top travel destination. But rapid growth comes with responsibility. How can tourism evolve without compromising the environment, local communities, or long-term viability?
CIRCULAR TOURISM is an Erasmus+ Capacity Building project in the field of Vocational Education and Training (VET), created to address this challenge. The project aims to strengthen the capacity of VET institutions and tourism SMEs in Albania to adopt circular economy practices, reduce waste, use resources more efficiently, and prepare the sector for a greener, more resilient future.
Who We Are
The project brings together eight partners from Germany, France, Spain, and Albania, combining expertise in tourism, education, entrepreneurship, and local development:
- DE - ITALIENISCHE HANDELSKAMMER FÜR DEUTSCHLAND – Coordinator
- FR - EURAKOM
- ES - DomSpain Consulting SL
- FR - EURAKOM SASU
- AL - AULEDA – Local Economic Development Agency
- AL - Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tirana
- AL - Qendra e Formimit Profesional Publik Vlorë
- AL - Shkolla Profesionale "Antoni Athanas" Sarandë
- AL - Shkolla Profesionale Elbasan
We promote sustainability as a long-term strategy, not a trend.
What We Aim to Achieve
Through a mix of training, collaboration, and practical tools, CIRCULAR TOURISM supports the twin transition—green and digital—within Albania’s tourism ecosystem. Our approach links education and industry, empowering professionals with the skills and knowledge needed for sustainable tourism development.
