GIFTS Network

Join the GIFTS Network and promote sustainable cultural tourism!

We invite all cultural stakeholders and participants of the Night of Fortresses event to become part of the GIFTS Network, a community dedicated to improving sustainable and inclusive cultural tourism.

Why join the GIFTS Network?

By joining the GIFTS Network, you become part of a strong regional community that:

  • Promotes collaboration and knowledge exchange:
    Participate in workshops, training, and initiatives aimed at improving the management of cultural sites.
  • Encourages adopting green standards:
    Learn how to implement sustainable practices such as reducing carbon footprints, improving energy efficiency, and managing waste responsibly at your sites.
  • Increases visibility of cultural sites:
    Activities like the “Night of Fortresses Goes Green”, initiative promote your site as part of a broader regional network of sustainable tourist destinations.
  • Supports social inclusion:
    Discover examples of involving local communities, especially youth, elderly, and vulnerable groups, contributing to social development in your region.
  • Strengthens regional cooperation:
    Connect with cultural stakeholders from different countries to address challenges and improve the cultural tourism sector together.
How to join?
Joining the GIFTS Network is simple and free! Take the opportunity to:
  • Participate in training and initiatives focused on sustainable development.
  • Connect with other cultural stakeholders locally and across borders.
  • Promote your site as part of a sustainable tourism network in the region.
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GIFTS Network Goals
  • Establishing a platform for exchanging knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions in cultural tourism.
  • Promoting sustainable practices in cultural heritage management and adopting green standards.
  • Increasing visibility and accessibility of cultural sites as attractive tourist destinations.
  • Supporting local communities in strengthening their role in cultural tourism development.
  • Ensuring long-term cooperation among cultural stakeholders through a network that will continue to operate after the project ends.

Through the EU project GIFTSnet, the Network will serve as a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and capacity building in sustainable cultural heritage management. By joining, you will take part in innovative initiatives that promote environmental responsibility, social inclusion, and long-term development in cultural tourism.

Contact: 

Vera Jergović Bolanča

Fortress of Culture Šibenik, Croatia

Email: [email protected]