Europe comes together to celebrate Interreg Cooperation Day 2024, a festival that stretches from July to October, culminating in the official day on 21st September. This event has become a symbol of cross-border cooperation, bringing together thousands of people across Europe through a rich programme of events ranging from cultural celebrations to recreational and sports activities. The aim of Interreg Cooperation Day is to showcase the tangible benefits of collaboration between countries, breaking down borders and strengthening European unity.
The OMNIS project is part of the Interreg family thanks to funding from the Interreg Italy-Croatia programme. OMNIS embodies Interreg's values by promoting sustainable and inclusive tourism across the coastal and inland regions of Italy and Croatia. The project was launched with the goal of reducing the environmental impact of coastal tourism while developing inland areas, often less explored but rich in potential. What makes OMNIS unique is its inclusive approach: it facilitates access to these destinations for travellers with dogs and both sighted and visually impaired individuals with guide dogs, ensuring a tourism experience accessible to all.
This initiative not only promotes tourism in lesser-known areas but also offers a replicable model that can be adapted to other niche markets, such as tourism for the elderly and people with disabilities. OMNIS is, therefore, not just a project but an example of how regional cooperation can lead to tangible results in terms of inclusivity, sustainability, and local economic growth.
With OMNIS now approaching its conclusion, just three months from its completion, a mixture of nostalgia and satisfaction is emerging for the results achieved. However, the focus is already on the future and the opportunities that the Interreg 2025 programme will bring. The legacy of OMNIS will live on through its successes and the positive impact it has had on the communities involved, showing that together, through cooperation and resource sharing, we can tackle challenges and build a more inclusive and sustainable future for all. Stronger Together, Stronger than ever, the project has fostered both personal and professional growth among the partners, as they collaborated to achieve their goals.
Don’t miss the chance to join the celebrations for Interreg Cooperation Day 2024 and discover how projects like OMNIS are transforming the landscape of tourism and European cooperation. **Stronger Together**, united for a Europe without borders.
