Best practices
26 May 2025
Gastro Local: Reviving rural Romania through traditional gastronomy
Best practices
26 May 2025
Gastronomy tourism
Rural tourism
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Gastro Local is a Romanian initiative that promotes rural tourism by offering authentic gastronomic experiences in local households, supporting community livelihoods and easing pressure on urban centres.
Interreg Europe
Brasov Metropolitan Agency for Sustainable Development
Topics
Romania
Academic / Research and VET Institutions
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
Local Authorities
NGOs / Non-profits
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Specific types of tourism
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Gastronomy tourism
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Rural tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Best practices, peer learning and networking
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Governance of tourism destinations
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Well-being of residents
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Business activities
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Mobile beverage services
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Mobile food services
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Other food and beverage services
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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The Interreg Europe has recognised the Gastro Local initiative, developed in Romania, which enables tourists to enjoy traditional Romanian meals in local households, promoting authentic culinary experiences while supporting local producers and communities. A key objective is to decentralise tourism from urban centres like Brasov by improving public transport links and encouraging visits to rural areas such as Vama Buzaului. The success of this initiative is reflected in increased rural tourism, enhanced local economic opportunities, and a more balanced regional tourism flow.For a detailed overview of this good practice, including implementation strategies, stakeholder involvement, and potential for transfer, please refer to the attached link on the left-hand side of the platform.
#Destination management #Tourism development #Community engagement #Economic diversification
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