CROSSDEV Training for SMEs Small Business Development Training Program

The European Neighborhood Instrument Cross-Border Cooperation in the Mediterranean (ENI CBCMED), that is funded by the EU, aims to contribute to the economic and social development in the Mediterranean, to strengthen and enhance sustainable tourism practices, emphasize common heritages and resources; specifically: increasing touristic competitiveness & attractiveness of less known destinations, rural/depressed areas; adopting and enhancing cultural routes concepts and experiences in selected areas in four countries. Accordingly, the 3-year CROSSDEV Project was created and is running in Italy, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine.

The Jordan CROSSDEV training focused on a less known historical, cultural and archaeological site, in the northern town of Um Qais, and was conducted by the non-profit company Tamkeen for Sustainable Tourism Development (TASUD), in close cooperation and coordination with ENI’s partner in (the North of) Jordan, the Jordan University for Science and Technology (JUST) and in partnership with the Euro-Jordanian Advanced Business Institute (EJABI).

The 17-days intensive training started this December at the Um Qais archaeological site and involved small and medium sized entrepreneurs. The trainings focused on management, finance, marketing, digitalization of services, quality assurance and international certifications, photography, interior design, and communication skills.

In addition to practical work and field visits, supported by experts in each field, the participants also got in touch with home-based and local community-based innovative businesses and initiatives, ranging from hotels, kitchens, adventure trails, eco- restoration, agriculture, handicrafts, business incubators and many other relevant projects. The scope of visits included empowering local business owner with abilities to build relations, networking and creating a cooperative network of people dedicated to tourism in the area.

For further details on the project please view the below press release links

https://www.enicbcmed.eu/crossdev-jordan-trains-locals-become-best-tourist-hosts

CrossDev Site/ CROSSDEV in Jordan trains locals to become the best tourist hosts

Improve your business skills for free with CROSSDEV trainings in Um Qais, Jordan

https://www.enicbcmed.eu/improve-your-business-skills-free-crossdev-trainings-Um-qais-jordan