WP5 – Enhanced Knowledge & Competence Centres Development and Recommendations for Policy Makers
WP5 makes SOHO last beyond the project: Knowledge & Competence Centres in the partner universities of Southeast Asia, partnerships with government agencies, tourism boards and industry, a business plan for the courses and policy recommendations for decision makers.
Objectives
The work package develops Knowledge & Competence Centres that act as regional centres of excellence for smart sustainable tourism; it builds the partnerships with public authorities, tourism boards and the private sector that make the centres sustainable; it provides training, mentoring and capacity building for local stakeholders and pilots new technologies and practices; it monitors the impact of the centres on the local economy and tourism; and it makes sure they are inclusive and accessible, in particular for marginalised groups.
Tasks
| Task | What it does | Lead |
|---|---|---|
| T5.1 Centre identification and selection | Research on the key players that can partner in the university centres, through surveys, focus groups and analysis of regional tourism trends. | USM |
| T5.2 Partnership development | Agreements and memoranda of understanding with government agencies, tourism boards and companies. | UD |
| T5.3 Joint declaration | A joint declaration signed by the partners of each centre, committing to advance the sector and promote higher education. | AIUB |
| T5.4 Enhancement plan | A plan covering infrastructure, technology, human resources, training and mentoring for each centre. | USM |
| T5.5 Innovation and experimentation | Pilot testing of new technologies and practices in the centres and evaluation of their impact. | UD |
| T5.6 Business plan | Financial viability of the courses after the project and equivalence of the micro-credentials. | UNSTPB |
Deliverables
| Deliverable | Description | Due |
|---|---|---|
| D5.1 Advocacy pack and policy recommendations | Recommendations for policy makers, industry and civil society built on an analysis of existing sustainable-tourism policies and stakeholder consultation. | M36 |
| D5.2 Mid- and long-term action plan | Partnerships, alumni network, funding, business plan and impact monitoring for the sustainability of the centres and courses. | M36 |
Where we are
The structure and operating model of the centres were agreed at the Bucharest meeting (May 2025) and the premises were set at the Lyon meeting (November 2025); the partnerships and the policy recommendations are under way.
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