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BASCIL project boosts rural culinary tourism and local economies

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28 April 2025

BASCIL project boosts rural culinary tourism and local economies

Gastronomy tourism

Rural tourism

Best practices, peer learning and networking

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The BASCIL project, highlighted by the European Commission, supports rural food producers in diversifying into sustainable culinary tourism to boost local economies and promote sustainability.

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BASCIL project

Related Organisation(s)

European Commission

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Geographical descriptors

Estonia

Finland

Germany

Latvia

Lithuania

Norway

Poland

Sweden

Organisation Type

Consumer Organisations

Local Authorities

National authorities

NGOs / Non-profits

Regional Authorities

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Gastronomy tourism

    • Rural tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Governance of tourism destinations

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

  • Business activities

    • Events catering and other food services

    • Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities

    • Other food and beverage services

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The European Commission has highlighted the BASCIL project, which supports small food producers in rural areas by helping them diversify into sustainable culinary tourism. Co-funded by the Interreg Baltic Sea Region and the European Regional Development Fund, BASCIL provides practical solutions and training to develop and market culinary tourism services. This initiative aims to boost local economies, connect producers directly with customers, and promote sustainability. The project has already assisted around 100 companies across 12 regions.For a detailed overview of best practices, including key principles, examples, success stories, and benefits, please refer to the attached link.

#Sustainable tourism #Resilience planning #Destination management 

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