Speakers
Alessandro Pititto
European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet)
Director at Cogea, an Italian consultancy specialised in data management, maritime policy, fishery and aquaculture market.
Over the last few years he has carried out a lot of work for the Commission in the fields of maritime policy and fisheries. He is involved in EUMOFA, EMODnet, the EU Blue Economy Observatory, and a study on blue skills.
Session:
- SE07 - Blue Tourism Indicators: Sailing towards common approaches
SE07 - Blue Tourism Indicators: Sailing towards common approaches
Organized by
WestMED Initiative
Description
Participants are expected to gain knowledge and experience about the types of tourism indicators that currently exist, how they differ, and what they have in common. Participants will also be able to share these solutions/methodologies to collaborate on a common solution for all.
Adressed to
Technical profiles, researchers, statisticians, economists, social scientists, accountants, tool providers, decision-support system analyzers, data curators, etc. dealing with actual tourism data and indicator measurements.
Language
English
Agenda
- Welcome by the WestMED Assistance Mechanism. Marta Pascual. NH Spain WestMED Initiative.
- WestMED Sustainable Tourism Working Group - Year of updates. Stephanie Vella. NH Malta WestMED Initiative.
- Blue Economy Observatory. Alessandro Pititto. Cogea. Bip Group
- Malta's Sustainable Tourism Strategy and monitoring of indicators. Leslie Vella (TBC). Malta Tourism Authority
- Open floor discussion. Questions from audience.
- Clousure of the side event. Marta Pascual. NH Spain WestMED Initiative.
T07 – Sharing data to empower sustainable maritime tourism
Shared Data Spaces for Competitiveness, Sustainability and Resilience in Coastal and Maritime Tourism
Data is crucial for monitoring and measuring of the environmental and climate impacts of coastal and maritime tourism, including indirect and induced effects, to allow for wiser decision-making that finds balance between sector growth and preservation of our cultural and natural assets. In addition, data sharing can open opportunities for new collaboration and innovation.
Improved data sharing in coastal and maritime tourism features among the priorities of the EU Transition Pathway for Tourism, the European Data Strategy and the Sustainable Blue Economy and Sustainable Tourism Strategy, as part of the European Ocean Pact.
This session will raise awareness of data sharing initiatives relevant to coastal and maritime tourism. Speakers will explain available tools and platforms, their relevance, how to use them as both a data consumer and producer.