February 16, 2024 - Kick-off meeting of the Culinary Trail project

First meeting of the Culinary Trail Consortium

During the project, we held an online meeting on February 16, 2024, where various partners from 14 countries in the Danube region introduced themselves. The meeting began with an opening address, where Prof. Dr. Borut Rončević from FUDŠ outlined the basic characteristics and goals of the project. Ms. Daniela Chiran from SEZ presented work on PA8/WG/DTC. At the same time, Ms Natalia Liholot from the Joint Secretariat Interreg Danube highlighted the importance of a good team and introduced the new visual identity of the project.

Following this, project partners presented their organisations, roles, and contributions to the project. Among them, several organisations were highlighted.

Specific objectives (SO) and activities within the three main project objectives were presented in the second part of the meeting. SO1 focuses on safeguarding culinary heritage, SO2 focuses on thriving culinary heritage, while SO3 emphasises the role of the Culinary Trail project as a platform for innovations in culinary tourism. We discussed individual activities, from developing a digital catalogue of culinary heritage to establishing an innovation centre.

The meeting continued with presentations on project management, communication, and financial reporting for the project. The importance of regular monthly meetings, online collaboration platforms, and precise financial reporting was emphasised. The meeting concluded with agreed-upon dates for future events and important reporting information.

The entire meeting reflected a high level of collaboration and commitment of all partners to the common goal – to create and establish the Culinary Trail as an innovative and sustainable tourist destination in the Danube region.

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Photos provided by SASS © Erika D. Uršič