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Creating the conditions to stay: insights on territorial attractiveness from rural communities
What makes people choose to stay in a place – or leave it? As the European Commission develops its new ‘right to stay’ strategy, experiences from rural stakeholders shared through the Rural Pact offer practical insights into the factors that help rural areas remain attractive, resilient and vibrant places to live, work and build a future.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
European Congress on Rural Tourism spotlights sustainability, youth and generational renewal in rural areas
Rural tourism stakeholders from across Europe and beyond met in Croatia last month to explore how rural tourism can contribute to resilient, attractive and sustainable rural communities.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
The Rural Tourism Community Group and its role within the Rural Pact: objectives and actions for 2026
Tourism is a key part of the rural economy and society but one that is often overlooked. This article spotlights the Rural Tourism Community Group and its work to connect stakeholders, help them advocate for rural tourism and reach the sector’s full potential.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest publications
Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 3
The third edition of the Rural Vision Magazine features a range of stakeholder voices on the most pressing developments around the EU rural vision and Pact in 2025.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Highlights Report | Good Practice Webinar ‘Sustainable rural tourism’
This highlights report outlines the main initiatives and summarises the main messages from the Good Practice Webinar on rural tourism of 7 May 2025, hosted online by the Rural Pact Support Office and RuralTour.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Rural Vision Magazine | Edition 2
The second edition of the Magazine features a range of stakeholder voices on the most pressing developments around the EU’s rural vision and Pact in 2024.
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Latest good practice
The Old Rectory Country House: from heritage to hospitality, powering a resilient rural economy
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
Small Lithuanian Culture Capitals: bringing arts and community-led culture to rural areas
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform
‘Honey Routes’ project: revitalising rural Cyprus through sustainable tourism
- Rural Pact
- Rural Revitalisation Platform