🌍 Join our upcoming DETOUR Webinar on 27 November at 09.00 CET Are you working in tourism or supporting local businesses along walking routes and sustainable destinations? Don’t miss this opportunity! The DETOUR project is hosting a webinar featuring insights from European and international tourism experts. Entitled “Tourism Diversification and Economic Impact of Walking Routes on SMEs” it brings together speakers…
The 14th forum of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, organised and hosted by Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) and the Culture and Tourism Ministry, was held in Cappadocia between 22nd and 24 October, 2025. The theme was Cultural Routes and Landscapes; with the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia all around, it…
Kate Clow, of the CRS attended the 4th conference, held jointly by the European Hikers Association (ERA), the European Mountaineers Association and the Italian Mountaineers Association (CAI). The conference built on the sustainability focus of the 2024 Paris conference; but this year explored the theme “Digitalisation for Hiking and Mountain Trails”. Over 20 presentations from 15 countries looked…
Pavia has just hosted the international meeting of DETOUR – Developing resilient tourism ecosystems along Mediterranean routes, a European project funded under the Single Market Programme (SMP) and coordinated by the Municipality of Fidenza. The event was facilitated by the Chamber of Commerce and the Municipality of Pavia, with the support of the Tourism Councillor…
Every year on September 27, the world celebrates World Tourism Day, established by the United Nations in 1980. This day offers a valuable opportunity to reflect on tourism not only as a social and cultural force but also as a powerful economic engine. Long-distance walking routes such as the Lycian Way are not only experiences…
Throughout last season, we traveled long distances — sometimes with our microphones, sometimes with our backpacks, and sometimes only in our dreams. In each episode, we discovered a new route and listened to a different traveler. In our very first season, we explored the meaning of cultural routes, their history, their natural landscapes, and what…
DETOUR – “Developing Resilient Tourism Ecosystems along Mediterranean Routes” Grant agreement number: 101181295 Supported by the EU programme SMP-COSME-2023-TOURSME— Transitioning to a more sustainable and resilient ecosystem – empowering tourism SMEs Business development opportunity Call for Expression of interest SMEs Training and Mentoring DETOUR: “Developing Resilient Tourism Ecosystems along Mediterranean Routes” (November 2024 – September…
Summer: time for holidays. However, once again this year, the tourism sector is faced with the effects of climate change, which is causing an increase in temperatures and the frequency of extreme weather events on a global scale. The European Commission has analysed future scenarios, predicting that the rise in average annual temperatures will change…
Slow tourism is no longer just a travel experience – it has become a powerful tool for the regeneration of local areas. Increasingly, walkers and cyclists are choosing routes like the Lycian Way in search of authentic and sustainable experiences. In this context, local businesses offering hospitality, food services, bike assistance, and territory-based activities play…
Nature walks are among the most beneficial activities for both our physical and mental health. However, rising temperatures and the increasing risk of forest fires in the summer months necessitate some additional precautions for trekkers. For this reason, it is of great importance to be more conscious, prepared and careful during summer walks, especially in…