Touristic Platform

Name / Title Touristic Platform Case Study Region Westerkwartier, NL Geographical coverage Westerkwartier Type Touristic business association; project  Main activity / focus  The goal of the initiative is to provide space for persons involved in tourism to: Exchange knowledge and experience Develop new products and services Develop a marketing and promotion strategy  Target beneficiaries / […]

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Swedish Lapland

Name / TitleSwedish LaplandCase Study RegionÖvre Norrland, SwedenGeographical coverage The county of Norrbotten as well as the municipality of Skellefteå in the county of VästerbottenTypePublic organisationMain activity / focusSupporting business development through attracting touristsTarget beneficiaries / marketBusinesses in LaplandYear established2001Current Funding source(s)County Administrative Boards of Norrbotten and VästerbottenThe municipality of SkellefteåThe EU regional fund ParticipantsThe organisation […]

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Support of forest recreational function by ‘Lesy České republiky, s.p’

Name / TitleSupport of forest recreational function by ‘Lesy České republiky, s.p’Case Study RegionJihomoravský kraj (South Moravia Region)Geographical coverage Jihomoravský kraj (South Moravia Region), Branch in BrnoTypeGovernment Main activity / focus The state-owned enterprise ”Lesy České republiky, s.p.”, as the administrator of state forest property is concerned with provision, in an exemplary manner, the public interest in […]

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Coillte

Name / TitleCoillte Case Study Region Coillte is a national based company that operates offices in the West of Ireland – A Regional Office is based in Oranmore, County Galway.Geographical coverage Coillte office and forestry specialist based in Galway, Mayo and RoscommonTypeBusiness; advice service; training scheme; government Main activity / focus Coillte is a commercial state owned company operating […]

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Soča 2013

Name / TitleSoča 2013Case Study RegionGoriška region, SloveniaGeographical coverage SočaValley, Northern Primorska TypeBusiness; funding scheme; training scheme, government Main activity / focus State support programme for Upper Soča Valley started in 2002 after the area had been severely damaged by two earthquakes (in 1998).Target beneficiaries / marketPublic and private sector in Upper Soča ValleyYear established2002-2013Current Funding source(s)National budget: […]

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‘Greenbelt’ (Protection and valorization of the longest habitat system in Europe)

Name / TitleProtection and valorization of the longest habitat system in Europe– “Greenbelt”Case Study RegionPomurskaGeographical coverage International level; EU dimension; national and regional level: Pomurska regionTypeProjectMain activity / focusPreservation and assessment of the habitats along the former ‘iron curtain’ in Europe; the project was initiated by IUCN.Target beneficiaries / marketOverall population of the region; the […]

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Mursko – Dravske kolesarske poti

Name / TitleMursko – Dravske kolesarske poti(English: Mura Drava bike trails)Case Study RegionPomurskaGeographical coverage regional level: Pomurska regionTypeProject Main activity / focus Definition of biking trails along Mura and Drava river with the main goal to establish a biking tourism destination which would be internationally recognized and would promote sustainable tourism as well as sustainable transportation in […]

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Občina Lendava

Name / TitleObčina Lendava(English: Municipality Lendava)Case Study RegionPomurskaGeographical coverage local and regional level: Pomurska regionTypeLocal governance Main activity / focus Municipality is on a regular basis running the activities linked to its local governance role but is additionally being very active and supporting in developing new projects focused mostly on sustainable tourism development as well as on […]

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Mlinarska pot

Name / TitleMlinarska pot(English: Mill trail) Case Study RegionPomurskaGeographical coverage regional level: Pomurska regionTypeProjectMain activity / focusConnecting natural and cultural heritage along the river Mura in a unique tourism offerTarget beneficiaries / markettourism suppliers, indirectly entire population of PomurskaYear established2008Current Funding source(s)EU funding; local funding (Municipality Beltinci)ParticipantsMunicipality Beltinci with partners (in Slovenia): Tourism and cultural institution […]

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