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Perspectives on travel and growth in rural areas
Knowledge documents
30 August 2024
Rural tourism
Best practices, peer learning and networking
Improving statistics and indicators
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"Tourism and Rural Development" explores how tourism can enhance rural EU regions, offering insights into policies and practices for sustainable local development.
European Commission
Topics
Albania
Armenia
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
EU-27
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Montenegro
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Türkiye
Ukraine
Academic / Research and VET Institutions
Consumer Organisations
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
International Organisations
Media / Journalist Organisations
Networks and Federations / Confederations
NGOs / Non-profits
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Specific types of 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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Improving statistics and indicators
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Sustainable mobility
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Air passenger transport
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Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks
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Events catering and other food services
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation
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Hotel and similar accommodation
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Mobile beverage services
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Mobile food services
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Museums
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Operation of historical sites
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Other
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Other accommodation
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other food and beverage services
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Other holiday reservation services
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Other tourism transportation activities
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Rail Passenger transport
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Recreational and sport activities
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Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)
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Road passenger transport
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Tour operator activities
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Travel agency activities
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Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport
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"The Tourism and Rural Development" report, jointly delivered in 2024 by the European Committee of the Regions and the United Nations World Tourism Organization, analyzes the impact and potential of tourism in fostering rural development across the European Union (EU). It provides actionable insights for local governments, enabling them to harness the benefits of tourism effectively in rural EU regions. The report examines policies, funding mechanisms, and good practice examples to strengthen the economic, social, and environmental sustainability of rural areas, contributing to resilient local communities.
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