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Rediscovering Heritage: A Journey Through Slow Tourism in North-West Europe

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16 April 2026

Rediscovering Heritage: A Journey Through Slow Tourism in North-West Europe

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Discover how the SlowTour Project is rejuvenating industrial heritage sites across North-West Europe through immersive slow tourism experiences, promising both cultural revival and economic benefit.

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Interreg North-West Europe

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Belgium

Denmark

EU-27

France

Ireland

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Academic / Research and VET Institutions

Destination Management & Marketing Organisations

Local Authorities

Regional Authorities

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Adventure tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Cultural tourism

    • Rural tourism

    • Wellness tourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Best practices, peer learning and networking

    • Changes in tourism demand and opportunities

    • Well-being of residents

  • 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 SlowTour Project is an innovative initiative highlighting the industrial heritage of North-West Europe through the lens of slow tourism. Spearheaded by the Transition Pathways for EU Tourism platform, the project encourages travelers to explore historical landmarks at a leisurely pace, fostering a deeper appreciation for local culture and history. It operates in close collaboration with local communities, employing cultural exchanges and interactive experiences to breathe new life into overlooked heritage sites. The project's significance lies in its potential to boost regional economies while simultaneously preserving cultural legacies.

Learn more about this pioneering effort by following this link.

#Projects #Sustainable tourism #Smart Tourism #Destination Management

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