Background
Sustainable tourism is an important part of the development of tourism and it involves finding a balance between economic, social and environmental aspects. Kvarken tourism is increasing and sustainable development requires planning and cooperation. Our project focuses on engaging local residents and communities to strengthen social and cultural sustainability. In addition, the project will map the challenges of physical and digital accessibility in the World Heritage Site.
Goals
The main goal of the project is to develop more sustainable, accessible and hospitable tourism in the Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage site to meet the increasing tourism volume.
Target 1: Improves the accessibility of tourism (physical, digital and hospitable)
Target 2: Increases the knowledge of local communities, tourism operators and other stakeholders about sustainable accessibility of tourism.
Measures
The project is implemented by combining research, workshops, experiences of local residents, tourism operators and other stakeholders, and benchmarking other World Heritage sites in other Nordic countries. The end product of the project is a development proposal report.
Target group and Beneficiaries
- Local residents and communities (associations) • Tourism companies and actors in the area
- Tourists (domestic and foreign)
Region
Piloting happens in the World Heritage site of the Kvarken Archipelago and the measures will be carried out in the municipalities Korsholm, Malax, Korsnäs, Vörå and in the Vaasa region.
Budget
150 300 €. The project has received EU rural funding from the ELY Center.
The Partners
Project is implemented in cooperation with project owner Svenska Handelshögskola (Hanken) and Partner Centret För Livslångt Lärande Vid Åbo Akademi (CLL).
