Rural Tourism
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Experimental Edition
December 2018
What is rural tourism?
Definition
Rural tourism
- Contact with nature, agriculture and local traditions;
- Accommodation in a rural and family environment.
lifestyle
Rural tourism lifestyle
- Space that inspires the values of health;
- Ecological respect/values;
- Culture and costumes values;
- social relations defined by the proximity and trust;
Tourism in rural areas should be:
features
- Located in rural spaces
-Linked to the traditional social structures
- sustainable development
- Personalized hosting and according to tradition
With regard to classification, we can have:
- "Country house"
- "village tourism"
- "Great place to stay"
- "Great hotel" (3 to 5 stars)
Classification
Ways to promote rural tourism:
promotion
- Promote activities related to agriculture
- Awareness of the importance of this type of activities
- Publicize this type of tourism in a more organized way
what about the location and the people who enjoy this?
What about...?
Location
Where is this kind of tourism located in our country?
Who enjoys rural tourism?
Type of costumers
Who is the target audience?
Offer and target audience
Pros and cons
Pros
- Environment aspects
- Socio-cultural aspects
- Economic aspects
Cons
- Environmental impacts
- Economic impacts
Eco-tourism and Future Implications
Eco-tourism
“responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people." (TIES)
Future Implications
- Ecological Conscience
- Holds eco-centric values and Ethics in relation to nature
- Economies dependent on this type of tourism
- The community’s usage of the land
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Austria: Pielachtal, Dirndl is the valley’s trademark
Croatia: Sveti Martin na Muri, preserved natural heritage
China: Luoping, Yunnan Province
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Cross Words
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