Project in brief Tourism is an important sector of the economy in the Mediterranean region and in some cases it significantly contributes to local development representing the main source of income for local populations. However, the Mediterranean model is still based on mass tourism with a concentration in time and in a limited number of destinations mostly related to coastal areas. In order to contribute to the diversification of tourism offer, ONMEST 2 project aims to enhance minor destinations such as Ipsica (Italy), Kalavrita (Greece), Alcaraz (Spain), Kadisha Valley (Lebanon), Birzeit (Palestine), Umm Qais (Jordan) and Béja (Tunisia), and turn them into Centers of Local Culture as privileged places of sustainable tourism. Specific objective To enhance the minor tourist destinations in marginal geographical areas in Italy, Greece, Spain, Lebanon, Palestine, Jordan and Tunisia and turn them into Centers of Local Culture as privileged places of sustainable tourism Expected Results: • Economic development of minor tourist destination areas contributed by income generated by tourism activities• Local communities more aware and active about the benefits related to the valorisation and protection of cultural heritage • Strengthened tourism competitiveness and ability of SMEs, public authorities and local actors to address national and international market demand • Improved tourism offer and access to the target marginal areas • Increased employment and business opportunities for women and young people in the tourism sector