ReStart
ReStart is a European collaborative project that aims to encourage a form of tourism that benefits both people and nature (regenerative tourism). The local authority receives a grant to this end from the Interreg North West programme.
The project
The goal of the project is get rid of nuisance caused by tourism in the city, and instead let the city benefit from tourism. The city must remain safe, liveable and pleasant for residents and attractive for visitors. To that end, the ReStart Compass was developed. This is a measurement system that indicates how tourism affects the environment and people in the city. This system is currently being tested in 8 trial areas in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany.
Approach
- Developing and testing the ReStart Compass in 8 trial locations in Belgium, Germany, France and the Netherlands.
- Tourism companies and local authorities are helping with the transition to tourism that benefits both people and the environment.
- Training a minimum of 54 tourism organisations and local authorities in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, France and the Netherlands to use the ReStart Compass as well.
Project partners
- City of Leeuwarden
- Toerisme Vlaanderen (Lead Partner)
- Westtoer apb
- Stichting Breda University of Applied Sciences
- Munster Technological University
- Network of European Regions for Sustainable and Competitive Tourism
- Région Bretagne/Conseil Régional de Bretagne
- Synergie Littoral
- The city of Koblenz
Project period
January 2026 to July 2029.
Budget
€343,392.
Of which €240,374.40 from Interreg NWE (60%).
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.
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The project
The goal of the project is get rid of nuisance caused by tourism in the city, and instead let the city benefit from tourism. The city must remain safe, liveable and pleasant for residents and attractive for visitors. To that end, the ReStart Compass was developed. This is a measurement system that indicates how tourism affects the environment and people in the city. This system is currently being tested in 8 trial areas in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Germany.
Approach
- Developing and testing the ReStart Compass in 8 trial locations in Belgium, Germany, France and the Netherlands.
- Tourism companies and local authorities are helping with the transition to tourism that benefits both people and the environment.
- Training a minimum of 54 tourism organisations and local authorities in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, France and the Netherlands to use the ReStart Compass as well.
Project partners
- City of Leeuwarden
- Toerisme Vlaanderen (Lead Partner)
- Westtoer apb
- Stichting Breda University of Applied Sciences
- Munster Technological University
- Network of European Regions for Sustainable and Competitive Tourism
- Région Bretagne/Conseil Régional de Bretagne
- Synergie Littoral
- The city of Koblenz
Project period
January 2026 to July 2029.
Budget
€343,392.
Of which €240,374.40 from Interreg NWE (60%).
Questions
Contact the City of Leeuwarden.