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TEBD II — Türkiye–EU Business Dialogue II

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Sustainable Tourism Alliance Regulation – Tekirdağ

The START-T approach to supporting sustainable-tourism capacity through Türkiye–EU cooperation.

Cross-regional cooperation for sustainable tourism

STAR-T – Sustainable Tourism Alliance Regulation – Tekirdağ is a cooperation project implemented under the Türkiye–EU Business Dialogue II (TEBD II) Grant Programme.

Overall Objective: To support the growth and sustainability of local tourism businesses through eco-friendly practices and stronger cooperation between Turkish and EU chambers.

The Project
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Activities

STAR-T is designed not only to implement individual project activities, but also to establish a lasting network that supports cooperation and sustainable tourism development beyond the project period.

Activities

STAR-T Alliance

A central element of the project is the creation of the STAR-T Alliance, which brings tourism operators and local suppliers together around a shared commitment to sustainable tourism, local sourcing and environmentally responsible business practices.

About the Alliance

Sustainability Tools

The Sustainability Tools section of the STAR-T Alliance Platform is designed to help tourism businesses understand, improve and showcase their sustainability performance. It brings together practical digital tools, good-practice content and the STAR-T certification and recognition mechanisms in one place.

Sustainability Tools

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Success Stories

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Learning platform

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Project and institutional partners

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