Cooperation for reloading tourism generation skills in the border areas of Yambol and Kırklareli

12.08.2025

Project Acronym: SkillsInTourism

Project ID:	BGTR0200039
Call for proposals:	2021TC16IPCB005 – 2023 – 2 Restricted Call for Development and Submission of Full Project Proposals (FPP) under Priority 2
Priority/Specific objective:	Priority 2 - Integrated Development of the Cross-border Region Specific objective: RSO5.2. “Development of better access to services of general interest”
Budget:	EUR 936 095,01
Duration:	24 months
Start date:	25.06.2025
Lead partner:	Kırklareli Chamber of Tradesmen and Craftsmen, Türkiye
Project partners:	Municipality of Straldzha, Bulgaria Lüleburgaz District Directorate of Education, Türkiye Community Center "IZGREV - 1958" village of Djinot, Bulgaria
Objectives:	The project aims to drive tourism growth, foster sustainable practices, and promote economic development in Yambol and Kırklareli. It seeks to position these regions as attractive destinations by improving tourism infrastructure and enhancing the skills of the workforce. The project includes renovating and establishing tourism centers, promoting collaboration between businesses and educational institutions, and providing training programs for unemployed people.
Project activities:
Soft activities: Establishing online communication system between the local businesses and training centers Tourism related activities: Study visits on sustainable tourism development in festival villages in TR and tourism sites in BG. Preparation of an analysis and a joint 5-year plan for increasing tourism attractiveness Infrastructural support to boost sustainable tourism in the cross-border region: Kırklareli – renovation and equipment of Training and Festival Centre, incl. establishment of craft workshops for training young people Village of Dzhinot (Straldzha) – renovation of a Multifunctional Training and Festival Center, incl. repairs of the main concert hall, equipment of rooms and halls for active involvement of children and retired persons in cultural and training initiatives.