Voci del verbo viaggiare – Mediterranean Hospitality

December 23, 2025

Project selected under the “Immigration Initiative” call of the Fondazione Con il Sud.

Lead organisation: Centro Astalli Palermo, in collaboration with CLEDU, Municipality of Palermo, Consorzio Arca, ISS Ferrara, ItaStra (University of Palermo), Mare Memoria Viva, Next, Pluralia, Wonderful Italy.

Duration: 24 months (2019–2020)

This two-year project aimed to create a social start-up in the field of experiential tourism in Palermo, promoting the socio-professional integration of young migrants and non-migrants. During the first year, participants attended both theoretical and practical training activities. Work scholarships and training paths in entrepreneurship within the restaurant and tourism sectors were provided. The second phase, completed in 2020, focused on launching the start-up.

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