Project & partner

The project “OMNIS – Co-creation of Inclusive Sustainable Tourism Itineraries and Packages from Coastal to Inner Areas” is co-financed by the Interreg VI Italy-Croatia Programme 2021-2027 (cross-border cooperation programme).

Welcome to OMNIS – Co-creatiOn of inclusive sustainable tourisM itiNeraries and packages from coastal to Inner areaS.

The OMNIS project is a cross-border initiative designed to transform tourism in Italy and Croatia through inclusivity, sustainability, and collaboration. Co-financed by the Interreg VI Italy-Croatia Programme 2021-2027, OMNIS aims to create an environment where every traveler, regardless of ability or background, can enjoy rich and diverse tourism experiences across coastal and inland regions. 

The project, running from July 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, has a total budget of €250,000, with 80% funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Project Mission and Goals

OMNIS champions accessible and sustainable tourism, especially for groups that often face barriers in traditional tourism settings. This project strives to:

Promote underrepresented inland destinations
OMNIS highlights Italy’s and Croatia’s inland gems, encouraging travel beyond the well-known coastal areas.

Enhance accessibility
Special attention is given to making tourism accessible to visually impaired travelers, travelers with pets, and individuals with special needs.

Reduce environmental and social pressures
By creating appealing inland itineraries, OMNIS mitigates over-tourism in coastal areas, benefiting both local communities and the environment.

Create a scalable model
OMNIS is a replicable framework, setting the stage for future initiatives to serve more groups, including older adults, individuals with disabilities, and people with food allergies.

Project Areas

OMNIS covers key regions in Italy and Croatia, encouraging tourism that bridges coastal attractions with rich inland offerings:

In Italy: from Pesaro-Urbino’s coastal area to the Apennines’ low pesarese and anconetano regions, spanning nine municipalities: Acqualagna, Apecchio, Arcevia, Cagli, Cantiano, Piobbico, Frontone, Sassoferrato, and Serra Sant’Abbondio.

In Croatia: from the Split coastal area to the Split-Dalmatia County’s vibrant inland region.

Project Highlights and Activities

OMNIS brings a suite of initiatives designed to equip tourism stakeholders with skills and resources to develop accessible and sustainable tourism packages. Some key outputs include:

Online transnational training
Online training content in the form of videos and podcasts targeted to tourism operators on inclusive and accessible hospitality towards travellers with special needs.

Cross-border exchange visits
A panel of tourists representing the two target groups participated in an exchange visit to test and validate the inclusive itineraries co-created during the project.

OMNIS Brand for Inclusive Tourism
The OMNIS brand promotes a unique identity for inclusive and sustainable tourism in Italy and Croatia, encouraging cooperation between coastal and inland stakeholders.

OMNIS online community
A digital space to foster collaboration among tourism operators, supporting the exchange of ideas, good practices and collaboration opportunities within the framework of accessible and sustainable tourism tailored to the needs of travelers with pets, visually impaired visitors, and more

Transforming Tourism Together

OMNIS envisions a tourism industry where operators work together to create balanced visitor flows between coastal and inland areas. By distributing accessible itineraries and creating a thriving online community of tourism professionals, OMNIS is helping redefine tourism in these regions. The project also emphasizes sustainable tourism practices that prioritize the well-being of local communities and encourage tourism operators to adopt inclusive approaches.

Discover the possibilities with OMNIS and join us in shaping a sustainable and inclusive tourism landscape in Italy and Croatia. Explore OMNIS itineraries, take part in the trainings, join the community, and be part of the change!

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