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20 September 2024
EU initiatives for digital connectivity and skills in rural areas
Learning resources
20 September 2024
Rural tourism
Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations
Improving formal education
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The article highlights EU efforts to enhance digital connectivity and skills in rural areas, aiming for stronger, connected communities by 2040.
European Commission
Topics
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
EU-27
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Consumer / tourist organisation
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Destination Management & Marketing Organisations
Local authorities
National authorities
Regional authorities
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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Digitalisation of tourism SMEs and destinations
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Improving formal education
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Pact for skills
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R&I on digital tools for tourism
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Training opportunities
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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 article discusses an interview with Mario Milouchev, Director for ‘CAP Strategic Plans II’ at the European Commission, about the progress in enhancing digital connectivity and skills in rural areas. It highlights the EU’s efforts to bridge the rural-urban digital divide through initiatives like €23.5 billion in grants for broadband deployment and investments in digital skills training. The goal is to create stronger, connected, resilient, and prosperous rural communities by 2040.
#Tourism development #Destination management #Digital nomadism #Pact for Skills
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