Tourism and heritage

23 jan 2026

Sustainable rural tourism and digitalisation: call for insights

The Interreg project CLUSTERATLAS4MED is looking to collect insights on existing policies, support programmes, and cluster initiatives that promote the digitalisation and sustainable development of rural tourism SMEs. Share your feedback through the project’s open call.

04 déc 2025

New EU rules on craft and industrial geographical indications open doors for local producers

From 1 December 2025, producers of craft and industrial goods – from glassmakers and ceramic potters to jewellers, textile artisans and metalworkers – can apply for EU-wide protection under a newly launched Geographical Indication scheme.

01 Juil 2025

EU public consultation on sustainable tourism: have your say by 15 August

The ongoing European Commission public consultation will inform the new EU strategy on sustainable tourism, expected in early 2026. Stakeholders within the tourism ecosystem; national, regional and local authorities; private sector and civil society actors are invited to provide feedback to raise concerns and suggestions when it comes to rural tourism.