The Interreg Sudoe project AgroTour will present its results at the European Committee of the Regions in Brussels. Partners from Spain, France and Portugal will meet there to discuss the future of sustainable agritourism.
AgroTour Sudoe promotes sustainable agritourism as a way to support rural development, social cohesion and environmental protection. Its nine partners come from farming, tourism, local development and research and, together, they have mapped good practices and designed and tested pilot experiences that bring urban visitors closer to local producers, traditions and landscapes. These range from thematic itineraries and local food routes to activities in biosphere reserves.
The conference will show these results through presentations from all partners. The European Commission (DG REGIO) and the Regions of Occitanie and Nouvelle-Aquitaine will also share their vision in the field of sustainable agritourism. The project will also present its strategy for 2035 and a practical toolkit. Both are meant to help farmers and territories run viable agritourism businesses, diversify farm income, involve young people and tackle rural depopulation.
The European Committee of the Regions is hosting the event but is not responsible for its content.
Venue
European Committee of the Regions (CoR)
Conference room JDE 51, 5th floor of JDE-Bâtiment Jacques Delors
Rue Belliard 101, B-1040, Brussels