More than 96% of accommodation MSMEs in the Mediterranean want to transition to a sustainable business model, yet complex standards and high costs make it feel nearly impossible! That’s where the SMAC Project steps
When we started the URBACT CALL Accessible Cities for ALL journey, I wanted our reporting to become more than just another project deliverable. I wanted it to become a story of our shared learning
During my recent visit to Kythira, I discovered that the answer is not only breathtaking landscapes or cultural heritage. It is accessibility by design. Working on the URBACT CALL Accessible Cities for ALL network
Looking forward to welcoming the next chapter of the SMAC Project in Cairo this November. Beyond reviewing progress, these transnational meetings are where ideas are challenged, partnerships are strengthened, and practical solutions take shape.
The second edition of the SMAC Newsletter is now available, highlighting the progress achieved across our transnational partnership during Spring 2026. From the 2nd Steering Committee Meeting in Barcelona and the launch of the project in
Sustainability in tourism is no longer just an environmental ambition; it is becoming a strategic driver of competitiveness, resilience and long-term value for Mediterranean destinations and businesses. It is therefore encouraging to see SMAC
v24044gl0000d8mmg3nog65rl4jaep00 Cities are making real progress towards inclusion, yet the barriers remain painfully visible. As highlighted during the TNM #2 Pentágono Urbano meeting: “Accessibility is not a destination or a one-time achievement; it is
What happens when accessibility, mobility, innovation and a group of passionate city-makers come together in one place? Over the past days, the CALL URBACT Transfer Network gathered in Portugal for our second Transnational Meeting,
2 days in Barcelona. Ideas, collaboration, innovation and sustainability. The SMAC Project partners came together for the 2nd Transnational Meeting to continue shaping practical sustainability solutions for accommodation MSMEs across the Mediterranean. From strategy
On 3 June 2026, the Drama Chamber of Commerce and Industry successfully hosted the first Local Stakeholder Group (LSG) meeting of the SMAC – Sustainability Model for Accommodation MSMEs project, bringing together representatives from
