Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco

07/08/2026

Over two days, Officina 2027 becomes a shared working space where experiences from different parts of the world come into dialogue. It is not only a moment of exchange, but a process of connection — where practices are discussed, compared and repositioned within a broader cultural and operational framework.

At the centre is a common challenge: how to protect heritage and strengthen the identity of territories while developing sustainable models capable of generating shared social and economic value.
You can download the call on the website:

https://www.lifebeyondtourism.org/officina-2027/

06/08/2026

🌍 Got a story to tell? Let’s put your cultural heritage on the global map!

Traveling isn’t just about snapping pictures at famous landmarks. It’s also about the hidden gems, the local legends, the community vibes, and the unique culture that make a place unique.

If you're a young creator, student, or passionate storyteller, this is your occasion. The Storytellathon 2027 (part of the Culture of Dialogue Workshop promoted by Life Beyond Tourism ) is officially calling for your creativity!

⏰ Key Dates to Remember:

Registration Deadline: August 31, 2026

Project Submission: October 31, 2026

Don't just travel through a place and help the world understand it through your eyes.

👉 Check out all the details and sign up here: https://www.lifebeyondtourism.org/storytellathon-2027/

05/08/2026

The new edition of Storytellathon, an initiative promoted by the Fondazione Romualdo Del Bianco – Life Beyond Tourism, designed as a section for young people (high school and university students) of the 2027 International Officina for the Culture of Dialogue to give voice to the soul of territories through storytelling.

In an increasingly interconnected world, we believe that cultural heritage — natural, tangible and intangible — should not only be preserved, but shared through narratives capable of transforming travel into an authentic experience of intercultural dialogue. Storytellathon 2027 invites you to design innovative cultural itineraries (geographical or thematic) that use technology and creativity to connect travelers among each other and with local communities, promoting conscious, inclusive and respectful tourism.

03/08/2026

Dear Eka,
Thank you so much for these deeply moving and heartfelt words!
It has been a true privilege to see you grow within our network—from your early days as a participants to our international students workshops to your current roles as a distinguished teacher at the შავი ზღვის საერთაშორისო უნივერსიტეტი - International Black Sea University in Tbilisi and a dedicated entrepreneur with Tourism & Reality. Your long-standing journey with us, your endorsement of the Heritage for Building Peace Appeal (https://www.lifebeyondtourism.org/endorse-heritage-for-building-peace-2025-appeal/) are powerful testaments to our shared values.
For the Romualdo Del Bianco-Life Beyond Tourism Foundation, the greatest reward of our initiatives has always been the opportunity to exchange practical insights in heritage and tourism enhancement for dialogue, real-world operational experiences, and concrete tools across different geographical and economic contexts. Seeing dedicated professionals like you take these learnings back home to enrich your daily academic and professional work is what truly gives meaning to Life Beyond Tourism.
As we look forward, we are excited to continue our collaboration in this new chapter. We warmly invite you to join us starting this March 2027 for the International Officina for the Culture of Dialogue (https://www.lifebeyondtourism.org/officina-2027/), as we continue working together to evolve hospitality and travel into active tools for fostering dialogue and peace worldwide.
Thank you for your passion, your enduring friendship, and your unwavering commitment. Here’s to many more years of meaningful cooperation! 🌟

03/08/2026

Remember to check out the Life Beyond Tourism website in order to download the International Officina for the Culture of Dialogue call, then download it (this is the link: https://www.lifebeyondtourism.org/officina-2027/) and if you can spread the word about it:

31/07/2026

How to submit your proposal for Storytellathon:

To officially participate, applicants must follow these steps:

Step 1 — Register : Click on “Register Now” and complete your registration by 31 August 2026.

Step 2 — Check your email: You will receive a confirmation email with all the links and instructions to proceed.

Step 3 — Complete your application: To finalize your participation, please complete the following requirements:

Submit the participation fee and send the payment receipt to:

[email protected]

Fill in the Itinerary Questionnaire (link provided by email)
Upload up the matirials to the Google Drive folder (link provided by email). Deadline: All materials and the questionnaire must be submitted no later than 31 October 2026.

https://www.lifebeyondtourism.org/storytellathon-2027/

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29/07/2026

If you are a public body, a cultural institution, a university, an association, a foundation, a socially responsible company, an individual and emerging prof...

30/04/2026

If YOU are:

- a public body
- a cultural institution
- a university
- an association
- a foundation
- a socially responsible company
- an individual and emerging professional
- an expert active in the fields of cultural heritage, sustainable tourism and intercultural dialogue

YOU may be interested into applying to the 2027 International Officina for the Culture of Dialogue that will be held in Florence (on March 11th and 12th 2027), an intensive workshop that aims to transform intercultural dialogue into tangible opportunities for sustainable development.

Check out our website in order to get the PDF with all the details related to the open call. Early birds can get a discount if they apply within the 30th of June!

Join Storytellathon 2027: an international call for students to present creative storytelling projects on cultural heritage and intercultural dialogue.