Meeting

28 September 2021
FRIENDS4FAMILY, success for the 2-day workshop in Vlore
Overview

The two-day workshop of the the project FRIENDS4FAMILY “Alliance between rural areas for family-friendly tourist hospitality” took place in Vlore on 25 and 26 September 2021.

The main purpose of the workshop was to present the objectives of the project and to stimulate discussion between the territorial stakeholders (wineries, agritourism, association of tour operators) on rural tourism opportunities for a touristic offer for families. Many representatives of the local and regional institutions took part to the event (Municipality, Prefecture, Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Department of Tourism, Regional Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Administration of Vlora Protected Area, University). 

Important topics were addressed: tourist capacities for the case of family and rural tourism, challenges in tourism and their impact on the economy and as opportunity of work, cultural tourism, natural diversity and the possibilities for a sustainable tourism development, strategies for cooperation and tourism boosting. 

The event was organized by the Regional Council, Lead Partner, with the participation of the representatives of the GAL Terra d'Arneo, as project partner, who brought their experience in terms of good practices and know-how in the rural development sector.

Next appointment in Puglia (Veglie) on 9 and 10 October for a capacity building session, B2B and study visits, which will involve a delegation of operators from the Vlore Region and a group of tour operators from the Gal Terra d'Arneo’s area.