Horizon 2100

The overall goal of the project is to increase the cross-border development of tourism based on sustainable use of resources. Its specific objective is to raise awareness of the promotion of sustainable use of resources.
The activities included in the implementation of the project are an opening event in Burgas; assessment of tourist sites from both places on the border; research of good practices for sustainable tourism; preparation of a common communication strategy; elaboration of a children's book "The Heritage of Thrace"; conducting a digital information campaign; conducting a tourist tour to raise students' awareness; organizing a mobile exhibition; holding a final event in Edirne.
As a result of the project implementation, a list of up to 30 tourist sites, a brochure for good practices based on research will be prepared; advertising materials - T-shirts, brochures, activity book; conducted a digital campaign and a sightseeing tour. A mobile exhibition of photos of students and public events held in both countries will be organized.

Project status: Ended on 04.06.2021

The project activities have been implemented with a change in the planned schedule and the manner of implementation, caused by the conditions of the measures taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Horizon 2100 is a project implemented with the aim of ensuring sustainable tourism by enhancing awareness of natural, historical and cultural heritage and cross border networking.

To reach the project target, the touristic sites were determined by the local experts and promotional and informational materials were produced such as „The Heritage of Trakya” Activity Book including short information about touristic sites and entertaining games, stamp boxes for touristic sites, T-shirts and promotional videos which have a message for the future and heritage and report for good practices of sustainable tourism. Networking events were organized to raise awareness on the natural, historical and cultural heritage of both regions such as touristic sites visits, mobile exhibitions. During the project implementation, the main target group was the students' aged between 8-16 and defined as Tourism Ambassadors who are the best promoters for sustainable tourism. With the good coordination and cooperation of the project partners and stakeholders, the project has been completed successfully and the project targets have been reached.