The event organized in Târgu Jiu with the occasion of the World Tourism Day, will highlight two projects implemented by the national tourism administration in Romania: recognising cultural-touristic and designating EDEN Destinations.
The first part of the event consists in launching two of the cultural-touristic routes of national level recognised by the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Tourism: the Route of the European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN) in Romania and the Route of tourist destinations in Romania awarded by FIJET (International Federation of Tourism Journalists and Writers) with the Golden Apple, the trophy for excellence in the development and promotion of tourism.
At the moment there are recognised 118 cultural-touristic routes: 27 of national level, 53 of regional level and 38 of local level. Besides the routes recognised by the ministry, in Romania there are attractions included in 9 European cultural routes of the Council of Europe and 4 transnational cultural-touristic routes.
More information about the cultural-touristic routes:
http://turism.gov.ro/web/rute-cultural-turistice/
During the second part of the event the meeting of EDEN Destinations in Romania will take place, with the aim to facilitate networking and the exchange of experience and best practices.
Between 2008-2019 in Romania there were designated 39 EDEN destinations for the 9 themes of the contest. The EDEN Project – European Destinations of ExcelleNce was launched by the European Commission in 2006. The objectives refer to the increase of visibility for non-traditional destinations, raising awareness over the diversity and quality of European tourism offer, reducing seasonality, supporting sustainable tourism, networking between destinations.
More information about the EDEN Destinations:
http://romaniaeden.travel/?lang=en
The event organized in Târgu Jiu with the occasion of the World Tourism Day, will highlight two projects implemented by the national tourism administration in Romania: recognising cultural-touristic and designating EDEN Destinations.
The first part of the event consists in launching two of the cultural-touristic routes of national level recognised by the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Tourism: the Route of the European Destinations of Excellence (EDEN) in Romania and the Route of tourist destinations in Romania awarded by FIJET (International Federation of Tourism Journalists and Writers) with the Golden Apple, the trophy for excellence in the development and promotion of tourism.
At the moment there are recognised 118 cultural-touristic routes: 27 of national level, 53 of regional level and 38 of local level. Besides the routes recognised by the ministry, in Romania there are attractions included in 9 European cultural routes of the Council of Europe and 4 transnational cultural-touristic routes.
More information about the cultural-touristic routes:
http://turism.gov.ro/web/rute-cultural-turistice/
During the second part of the event the meeting of EDEN Destinations in Romania will take place, with the aim to facilitate networking and the exchange of experience and best practices.
Between 2008-2019 in Romania there were designated 39 EDEN destinations for the 9 themes of the contest. The EDEN Project – European Destinations of ExcelleNce was launched by the European Commission in 2006. The objectives refer to the increase of visibility for non-traditional destinations, raising awareness over the diversity and quality of European tourism offer, reducing seasonality, supporting sustainable tourism, networking between destinations.
More information about the EDEN Destinations:
http://romaniaeden.travel/?lang=en
The European Association of the Via Francigena ways (EAVF), together with the French Hiking Federation (FFRandonnée), supported by the French Ministry of Culture, are organising a series of hikes to promote the transformative power of slow and sustainable tourism along the French stretch of the historic route of the Via Francigena.
The route, as it was documented by the archbishop Sigeric in the 10th century, who travelled from Canterbury to Rome, is ever attracting tourists and hiking enthusiasts aiming at zero carbon imprint on vacations. Apart from outdoor leisure admirers, the itinerary and its surroundings, rich in historical monuments and heritage, attract cultural visitors as well and contribute to the development of rural areas and local communities.
The first walking event of “J’aime Francigena” hiking challenge will take place from 21 to 23 September 2022. During 3 hiking days participants will have a chance to explore on foot two picturesque French departments of Marne and Aube, learn their history, enjoy unique heritage and natural highlights, take part in tastings and cultural events. Their route will follow the most significant stages along the French stretch of the Via Francigena with an average of 10 to 12 km per day.
The hike is free of charge and does not require any special physical preparation.
For detailed information visit the event page:
https://www.viefrancigene.org/en/i-love-francigena-france/
The European Association of the Via Francigena ways (EAVF), together with the French Hiking Federation (FFRandonnée), supported by the French Ministry of Culture, are organising a series of hikes to promote the transformative power of slow and sustainable tourism along the French stretch of the historic route of the Via Francigena.
The route, as it was documented by the archbishop Sigeric in the 10th century, who travelled from Canterbury to Rome, is ever attracting tourists and hiking enthusiasts aiming at zero carbon imprint on vacations. Apart from outdoor leisure admirers, the itinerary and its surroundings, rich in historical monuments and heritage, attract cultural visitors as well and contribute to the development of rural areas and local communities.
The first walking event of “J’aime Francigena” hiking challenge will take place from 21 to 23 September 2022. During 3 hiking days participants will have a chance to explore on foot two picturesque French departments of Marne and Aube, learn their history, enjoy unique heritage and natural highlights, take part in tastings and cultural events. Their route will follow the most significant stages along the French stretch of the Via Francigena with an average of 10 to 12 km per day.
The hike is free of charge and does not require any special physical preparation.
For detailed information visit the event page:
https://www.viefrancigene.org/en/i-love-francigena-france/
