{"id":36966,"date":"2026-04-17T19:15:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T19:15:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tierrasdelaveracruz.com\/sin-categoria\/boosting-the-tourism-sector-in-northwestern-murcia\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T19:15:17","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T19:15:17","slug":"boosting-the-tourism-sector-in-northwestern-murcia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tierrasdelaveracruz.com\/en\/bullas\/boosting-the-tourism-sector-in-northwestern-murcia\/","title":{"rendered":"Boosting the tourism sector in northwestern Murcia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"model-response-message-contentr_0da3fc24afe663ea\" class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\">\n<p id=\"p-rc_c16b5c5def1be59a-89\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"><strong><span class=\"citation-124\">PRESS RELEASE <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_c16b5c5def1be59a-90\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"><strong><span class=\"citation-123\">Boosting the tourism sector in Northwest Murcia through a business mentoring program funded by NextGenerationEU <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_c16b5c5def1be59a-91\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"><span data-path-to-node=\"2,1\"><span class=\"citation-122\">The Northwest Region of Murcia, under the tourism brand \u201cTierras de la Veracruz,\u201d continues to advance its positioning as a sustainable and innovative tourism destination thanks to the implementation of an ambitious business mentoring program within the framework of the Destination Tourism Sustainability Plans (PSTD). <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_c16b5c5def1be59a-92\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"><span data-path-to-node=\"3,1\"><span class=\"citation-121\">This project, funded by NextGenerationEU and coordinated by the Northwest Tourism Services Association, has been developed by the company Ocio en Verde Ecogesti\u00f3n, with the participation of a team of six senior mentors, each with more than 25 years of experience in key areas such as ecotourism, religious tourism, tourism marketing, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_c16b5c5def1be59a-93\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"><span data-path-to-node=\"4,1\"><span class=\"citation-120\">The program kicked off in August 2025 with an initial phase of technical meetings and outreach activities, notably the awareness-raising event held in Mula in November 2025, which brought together 27 tourism companies from the region. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_c16b5c5def1be59a-94\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"><span data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"><span class=\"citation-119\">Subsequently, online training sessions were conducted through specialized webinars, supplemented by an individualized assessment using a business maturity test. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_c16b5c5def1be59a-95\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"><span data-path-to-node=\"6,1\"><span class=\"citation-118\">As a result of this selection process, 16 companies advanced to the final mentoring phase, of which 13 have successfully completed the strategic support program, which took place between January and April 2026. <\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"6,4\"><span class=\"citation-117\">This process has enabled each company to design its own business roadmap, with guidance from up to four mentors specializing in different areas. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_c16b5c5def1be59a-96\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"><span data-path-to-node=\"7,1\"><span class=\"citation-116\">Among the program\u2019s key achievements are the consolidation and development of new tourism business lines focused on wellness, gastronomy, and accommodations for families and groups, as well as nature-based experiences such as hiking and innovative cultural offerings. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_c16b5c5def1be59a-97\" data-path-to-node=\"8\"><span data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"><span class=\"citation-115\">These initiatives help diversify the destination\u2019s tourism offerings and strengthen its competitiveness in the market. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_c16b5c5def1be59a-98\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"><span data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"><span class=\"citation-114\">It should be noted that participation in this program has been completely free of charge for the beneficiary companies, thereby facilitating access to strategic tools with high added value. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_c16b5c5def1be59a-99\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"><span data-path-to-node=\"10,1\"><span class=\"citation-113\">This initiative is part of the \u201cTierras de la Veracruz\u201d PSTD, which has a total investment of 3 million euros and is scheduled to run through June 2026. <\/span><\/span><span data-path-to-node=\"10,4\"><span class=\"citation-112\">The funds have been distributed among the municipalities of Bullas, Calasparra, Caravaca de la Cruz, Ceheg\u00edn, Moratalla, and Mula. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_c16b5c5def1be59a-100\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"><span data-path-to-node=\"11,1\"><span class=\"citation-111\">The funds were distributed among the municipalities of Bullas, Calasparra, Caravaca de la Cruz, Ceheg\u00edn, Moratalla and Mula. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PRESS RELEASE Boosting the tourism sector in Northwest Murcia through a business mentoring program funded by NextGenerationEU The Northwest Region of Murcia, under the tourism brand \u201cTierras de la Veracruz,\u201d continues to advance its positioning as a sustainable and innovative tourism destination thanks to the implementation of an ambitious business mentoring program within the framework 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