Sustainable regional development

 Sustainable regional development 

Authentic travel destinations with typical local charm and character are particularly attractive to guests. Tourism receives particularly great support from the population when it benefits many people and companies on site and when they play a key role in shaping the development of tourism.

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That is why destinations with a sustainable orientation focus on the regional economy and the networking of local producers with tourism service providers. As tourism affects many areas of the local economy, it can be an important driver of local development. Read here how regional value chains can strengthen the economy of tourist destinations and at the same time bring diverse advantages for environmental and climate protection and social interaction.

 Worth reading 

Would you like to find out more about sustainable regional development?

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How can you contribute to the sustainable development of your region? These publications and current studies give you an overview and interesting ideas. Here you can find out more about branding in rural tourism, how the regional economy can be strengthened by tourism - and much more!

Here you will find tools and practical guides that will help you to contribute to the sustainable development of your region yourself. Discover helpful self-checks and other support offers.

 Sustainable pioneers 

Are you looking for examples of what sustainable regional development can look like? Then you've come to the right place: From initiatives at the weekly market to slowing down by the sea - there are already many inspiring examples of sustainable regional development.

We have put together a selection for you here: Browse through these examples of good practice and be inspired! 

Looking for inspiration? 

Then you are right here. In addition to sustainable regional development, there are other fields of action that are interesting and important for tourism. Whether there is biodiversity, environmentally friendly mobility or the design of sustainable offers - we will be happy to inform and inspire you with things that are worth reading, examples and the right tools for your own implementation.