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CIFAL Ecuador- Reactivation of Rural Tourism

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Deadline
24 Sep 2020
Type
Webinar
Location
Web-based
Date
Duration
1 Days
Programme Area
Decentralize Cooperation Programme
Website
https://www.unitar.org/about/offices-training-centres-around-world/cifal-quito
Price
$0.00
Event Focal Point Email
lmora@congope.gob.ec
Partnership
Consorcio de Gobiernos Autónomos Provinciales de Ecuador (CONGOPE)
El Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado Provincial de El Oro

Background

Entrepreneurs of community tourism in rural areas are extremely concerned about the possible impacts of COVID 19 national restrictions in this field. Reflecting on the importance of this topic to boost economic development in Ecuador, CIFAL Ecuador-CONGOPE and El Gobierno Autónomo Descentralizado el Oro  provides a platform to dialogue with international and national experts to exchange experiences on this topic.

Event Objectives

This event aims to dialogue on the importance of the reactivation of rural tourism and the role of Provincial Governments to strengthen the capacities of the actors in the territory, and the public-private management for the development of projects. 

Content and Structure

The event is comprised of presentations followed by Q&A sessions.

Topics covered by presentations include:

  • Quality standards for rural tourism services.
  • The Agrotourism.
  • Tourism and Rural Development: What is rural tourism? And its importance in the economic reactivation.
  • Interpretation of the Natural and Cultural Heritage.

Targeted Audience

This event is aimed at professionals interested in rural tourism.