Cultural Heritage & Tourism Working Group
Representatives of Brussels-based offices leading the work of the Cultural Heritage & Tourism Working Group.
Cultural Heritage & Tourism
The Cultural Heritage and Tourism Working Group has two main lines of action: Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Heritage, and the policies and actions that link the two areas. In this context, the WG investigates R&I-related measures to mitigate touristic flows' environmental and social impact and encourage the transition towards sustainable tourism and cultural policies and practices. To this end, the WG supports ERRIN members in the uptake of digital technologies and the development of skills/competences in the Cultural Heritage and Tourism sectors, facilitating exchanges of good practices and developing new projects.
Finally, the Working Group aims to provide early information to members on cultural heritage and tourism policy future strands, financial tools, inter-regional joint activities, EU calls, and disseminating open opportunities and results of key ongoing projects.
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Future Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Cultural Heritage and Tourism WG: Combatting climate change for protecting cultural heritage
Climate change is one of the most urgent and significant threats facing cultural heritage globally today, with the negative impacts of climate change impacting on the structural integrity of cultural
Project Development Session: Culture & Creativity Cluster
The ERRIN Culture and Creativity Cluster is organising a project development session on 20 May 2025 in Brussels, following the official publication of the 2025 Horizon Europe Cluster 2 and NEB calls
EU Design Day 2025
The 13th edition of EU Design Day will take place in Brussels on 21 May 2025. This event aims at gathering key stakeholders from the design and creativity sectors for a networking opportunity with
Previous Related ERRIN Working Group Meetings
Culture and Creativity Cluster – 2025 kick-off meeting
To kick off 2025 activities, ERRIN’s Culture and Creative Industries Cluster is organising its breakfast meeting on 4 March from 09:00 to 11:30 at the ERRIN premises. The meeting will start with a
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Cultural Heritage & Tourism/ICT WG meeting: Unlocking the Power of AI for Cultural Heritage
The Cultural Heritage and Tourism Working Group, in collaboration with the ICT Working Group, is organising a meeting for ERRIN members to explore the transformative potential of Artificial
SEFS Working Group meeting: Unlocking potential, regional perspectives on knowledge valorisation
In the 2022 Council Recommendation, knowledge valorisation is referred to as the process of creating social and economic value from knowledge by linking different areas and sectors and by
WG Related Events
Cultural Heritage and Tourism WG: Combatting climate change for protecting cultural heritage
ERRIN's Cultural Heritage and Tourism Working Group is organising on Wednesday 30 April an in-person meeting about climate change and cultural heritage. This informative session will explore how culture, and cultural heritage, can contribute to policy such as the EU Green Deal and Europe’s fight against climate change more widely.
NetZero Energy&H2POLAND: Conference on decarbonisation industry in Central and Eastern Europe
The Wielkopolska Region is organising the conference 'NetZero Energy & H2POLAND'. It is one of the most important conferences on the decarbonisation industry in Central and Eastern Europe. The event will take place on 8-10 April 2025 in Poznań.
Third European Heritage Hub Forum: EU Enlargement: Cultural Heritage as a Key Resource for Cities & Civil Society
The third European Heritage Hub Forum is dedicated to the topic of 'EU Enlargement: Cultural Heritage as a Key Resource for Cities & Civil Society,' and will take place from 3-4 April 2025 in Budva, Montenegro. Building on the success of previous Forums in Venice and Bucharest, this edition will focus on the theme of social transformation, highlighting the vital role of cultural heritage in fostering social inclusion, reconciliation, education and economic growth, in the Western Balkans and beyond. Participation is free of charge, this event can also be attended online.
European Heritage Hub Forum: EU Enlargement: Cultural heritage as a key resource for cities & civil society
The third European Heritage Hub Forum, titled "EU Enlargement: Cultural Heritage as a Key Resource for Cities & Civil Society," will take place on 3-4 April 2025 in Budva, Montenegro. This edition focuses on the role of cultural heritage in social transformation, fostering inclusion, reconciliation, education, and economic growth, particularly in the Western Balkans.
Voices of the CHARTER Community webinar: Cultural Heritage skills strategies, skills development, recognising prior learning
During this Voices of the CHARTER Community webinar on 27 March, you will learn about inspiring skills and practices for cultural heritage in the Tuscany Region, Sibiu County and Finland. How to ensure better recognition of cultural heritage skills and knowledge, from prior learning to craft expertise? How to counteract the loss of heritage skills while fostering a more diverse and inclusive workforce? And most importantly, how can we develop a skills strategy that will align cultural heritage skills with a rapidly changing scenario?
ERRIN Intro Coffee
The ERRIN Secretariat is pleased to invite you to the upcoming ERRIN Intro Coffee, which will take place in person on 21 March from 10:00-11:30. The event will offer a concise introduction to ERRIN and its services, alongside a chance for networking. New network members and staff are particularly encouraged to join!
WG Documents
ERRIN Year in review 2022
The ERRIN Year in review 2022 is out! Read the report to see the numerous activities ERRIN and its members have been involved in throughout the year.
WG Related Content
European Cultural Compass – ERRIN took part in the first consultation with the civil sector
On 20 March 2025, the European Commission organised the first consultation with the cultural stakeholders on the upcoming Cultural Compass – the future overarching strategic framework for the cultural and creative sectors in Europe. ERRIN took part in the discussion hosted by Commissioner Glenn Micallef, together with over 50 CCS organisations, representing voices of the regional and local stakeholders.
The European Commission launches the New European Bauhaus Facility Roadmap
The European Commission has officially introduced the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Facility Roadmap, which offers a first glimpse at the budget, governance and implementation of the NEB Facility 2025–2027, the first-ever multiannual financial tool for the New European Bauhaus. ERRIN supported the shaping of the Roadmap by participating in the European Commission’s public consultation.
European Commission Launches 2026 Competitions for Smart and Sustainable Tourism
The European Commission has opened applications for two prestigious tourism competitions: European Capital of Smart Tourism 2026 and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2026. These initiatives recognise cities across Europe that implement innovative, digital, accessible and sustainable tourism practices. By fostering smart tourism, the EU aims to highlight the sector’s role in economic growth, job creation and cultural exchange.
Call for Applications: Trainings in disaster risk management for cultural heritage – deadline 20 April
The READY project has launched its first call for cultural heritage professionals to apply for the first hybrid training course in disaster risk management for cultural heritage. The call is now open and the deadline for applications is 20 April.
Platform for Integrated Content Creators and Audiovisual Product Placement (PICCA)
Cinematronic, a tech startup from Aalborg University, is developing an innovative Product Placement Platform for content creators and brands and is looking for partners for the EIT Culture & Creativity Innovation Call: Main Innovation Projects 2025 (Topic: Audio-visual media).
Clean Industrial Deal: A new European roadmap for competitiveness and decarbonisation
On 26 February, the European Commission launched the Clean Industrial Deal, a major initiative aimed at strengthening European industry by combining climate action with competitiveness. This ambitious roadmap addresses critical challenges such as high energy costs, global competition and the need for industrial decarbonisation, setting out a clear trajectory for sustainable and resilient production across Europe.
Latest Updates
- By Dubravka Jurišić
Call for regional examples: Policies and Practices for successful NEB implementation - learnings from local stakeholders
The New European Bauhaus Task Force calls ERRIN members for good local and regional examples contributing to the implementation of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative. The examples will be presented at a meeting taking place in person on 11 June 2025, 10:00–13:00 CEST at the ERRIN Office. Express your interest in presenting a regional example by May 15.
- By Dubravka Jurišić
European Cultural Compass – ERRIN took part in the first consultation with the civil sector
On 20 March 2025, the European Commission organised the first consultation with the cultural stakeholders on the upcoming Cultural Compass – the future overarching strategic framework for the cultural and creative sectors in Europe. ERRIN took part in the discussion hosted by Commissioner Glenn Micallef, together with over 50 CCS organisations, representing voices of the regional and local stakeholders.
- By Dubravka Jurišić
The European Commission launches the New European Bauhaus Facility Roadmap
The European Commission has officially introduced the New European Bauhaus (NEB) Facility Roadmap, which offers a first glimpse at the budget, governance and implementation of the NEB Facility 2025–2027, the first-ever multiannual financial tool for the New European Bauhaus. ERRIN supported the shaping of the Roadmap by participating in the European Commission’s public consultation.
- By Zoé Thomazeau
European Commission Launches 2026 Competitions for Smart and Sustainable Tourism
The European Commission has opened applications for two prestigious tourism competitions: European Capital of Smart Tourism 2026 and European Green Pioneer of Smart Tourism 2026. These initiatives recognise cities across Europe that implement innovative, digital, accessible and sustainable tourism practices. By fostering smart tourism, the EU aims to highlight the sector’s role in economic growth, job creation and cultural exchange.
- By Astrid Hannes
Call for Applications: Trainings in disaster risk management for cultural heritage – deadline 20 April
The READY project has launched its first call for cultural heritage professionals to apply for the first hybrid training course in disaster risk management for cultural heritage. The call is now open and the deadline for applications is 20 April.
- By Maria Sofie Juhl
Platform for Integrated Content Creators and Audiovisual Product Placement (PICCA)
Cinematronic, a tech startup from Aalborg University, is developing an innovative Product Placement Platform for content creators and brands and is looking for partners for the EIT Culture & Creativity Innovation Call: Main Innovation Projects 2025 (Topic: Audio-visual media).