Evaluation of the Cooling Cubes project Dr. Zoltán Kovács – project manager Szeged

Background Increasing use of thermal water in the Carpatian-Basin in the last two decades Lack of planning and cooperation in the developments Growing rivalry among the spas Future accession of Serbia to the EU and potential competition (funds)

Aim of the project Common spa development strategy for the spas situated in the area of the main traffic route (Budapest-Belgrade) through the Hungarian-Serbian cross border region Main goals: – Development of an integrated strategy; – Cross border research and development (health tourism) – Evaluation of local conditions and formulation of differentiated objectives for spa development – Enhancement of cooperation between stakeholders

Details of the project The total project value: ,0 EUR Co-financed by the EU: ,0 EUR Time scale: 1 st March – 30 th June Lead beneficiary: University of Szeged Partners: – Municipality of Mórahalom – Municipality of Ada – Agency for Development of Temerin Municipality – Regional Development Agency Backa, Novi Sad

Results 1. 9 events: workshops, professional forums

Results 2. Data collection: 9 personal interviews, 21 completed data sheets about spas, 967 personal questionnaires, photo documentation

Results 3. Strategy in three languages (200 pcs) Website in three languages ( cubes.org/) 4 deep audits General supervision

Results 4. Strengthening of Hungarian-Serbian bilingualism Promoting equal opportunities Better cross-border cooperation Change of experiences

Main result Main result of the project: Instead of rivalry, partnership among the project partners and the spas  It can contribute to the harmonised and differentiated spa development

Thank you for your attention! Dr. Zoltán Kovács – project manager Szeged