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30 August 2024

Perspectives on travel and growth in rural areas

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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.

Publishing org

European Commission

Topics
Geographical descriptors

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

Organisation Type

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)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Rural tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Improving statistics and indicators

    • Sustainable mobility

  • Business activities

    • Activities of amusement parks and theme parks

    • Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism

    • Air passenger transport

    • Camping grounds, recreational vehicle parks and trailer parks

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Gardens and nature reserves activities

    • Holiday Housing / Apartments and other short stay accommodation

    • Hotel and similar accommodation

    • Mobile beverage services

    • Mobile food services

    • Museums

    • Operation of historical sites

    • Other

    • Other accommodation

    • Other amusement and recreation activities

    • Other food and beverage services

    • Other holiday reservation services

    • Other tourism transportation activities

    • Rail Passenger transport

    • Recreational and sport activities

    • Restaurants, cafes and bars (Food and Beverage serving activities)

    • Road passenger transport

    • Tour operator activities

    • Travel agency activities

    • 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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