The ENRICHER project is demonstrating clear and measurable impact as it strengthens sustainable tourism education and innovation across Georgia and Moldova. With 6 new courses, 6 fully established Green Tourism Hubs, and a total of 599 people reached, the project has created a solid foundation for long‑term capacity building in the region.
Close cooperation between partners—facilitated by monthly management meetings, shared digital workspaces and two face‑to‑face gatherings—has kept the project on track and ensured smooth coordination. Early research outputs, including the Status Quo & GAP Analysis and Best Practices reports, provided a strong evidence-based starting point and helped shape training content that responds directly to identified needs.
Capacity building has been one of the project’s major achievements. Through four Training of Trainers modules, around 20 educators from six partner universities developed new competences in sustainable tourism, service design and experiential learning. These skills were then directly transferred into hub activities and teaching practices, supported by practical tools such as the Business Model Canvas.
The newly launched hubs have quickly become active centres for learning, collaboration and community engagement. They have already supported the delivery of sustainable tourism courses with 242 course participants and hosted local trainings reaching 177 participants, helping institutions integrate sustainability into both curricula and stakeholder cooperation.
Student-driven innovation took centre stage in the Green Tourism Business Challenge, which engaged 180 participants across the two countries. Through international webinars, cross-border collaboration and local pitching events, students worked with real company cases and developed service design‑based solutions. The activity not only strengthened student skills but also increased visibility for the hubs and participating universities.
Dissemination efforts, including videos, social media updates, university channels and the project website, have significantly expanded awareness of the project’s goals and activities. The first major dissemination seminar in Tbilisi brought together 58 participants for hub openings, workshops and field visits, further amplifying the reach and relevance of the project. A second seminar will follow in Chisinau in May 2026.
Continuous quality and risk monitoring, supported by internal feedback and external evaluation, has ensured that activities remained responsive and high‑quality throughout the process. Adjustments were made in real time, strengthening both management processes and educational content.
Together, these achievements show how ENRICHER is already contributing to lasting change. With active hubs, trained educators, engaged students and growing stakeholder interest, the project is well positioned to continue advancing sustainable tourism development in Georgia and Moldova long beyond its official timeline.