The implementation of the current project will contribute to the creation of stable jobs, stimulation of economic activity and innovative models for supporting employment in the field of tourism on the territory of the municipality of Bansko. In terms of the above the project provides support for measures aimed at creating sustainable employment and new workplaces. In addition, the project envisages the application of an innovative approach to support employment, by using innovative models for development, diversification and popularization of traditional and alternative forms of tourism. In this sense, the project envisages the implementation of measures included in those developed within the framework of the Project "Growth through the activation of local potential (GALOP)", the Strategy for local development of the municipality of Bansko, corresponding to: 1 strategic goal, Priority 1.1: Maximal use of natural, historical and cultural resources for year-round tourism and Priority 1.3: Promotion and promotion of the city of Bansko as a year-round tourist destination 2 strategic goal, Priority 3.1: Development of partnership with business and the NGO sector. This project covers measures for three specific categories of activities: - PSA 1 – Job creation- PSA 2 – Investment in innovative approaches to local employment development- PSA 3 – Providing information about job vacancies, organizing events for employers and jobseekers.  The activities of the project include its management, measures for information and publicity, creation of new jobs, training of newly appointed employees and mentoring, acquisition of equipment, development of an internet site related to the development of camping tourism and the preparation of a map with information on available campsites, innovative approach for providing information about vacancies, organizing periodic meetings between employers and people seeking work, exchange of experience with a partner from Norway.

Summary of bilateral results

The exchange of experience was realized through exchange visits and presentation of models for the promotion of the local cultural and historical heritage by the Norwegian partners. Within the scope of this activity, 2 representatives of the partner from Norway visited Bulgaria, had daily business trips and presented a study on the forms for development of sustainable alternative tourism in Norway. All these helped develop a concept for enhancing the camping tourism in Bulgaria and prepare a map with information on the available campsites, meanwhile applying an innovative approach for providing information about vacancies, organizing periodic meetings between employers and job seekers, etc.

Project details

Project info
Period
2014-2021
Approval date
Grant financing
143650.00€
Final project cost
142846.36€