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EXTOR
EU Co-founded Project
Experiential Tourism for sustainable Rural development
Partners on the project: INFODEF, CSICY, dieBerater, Olympic Training, Einurd, ReadLab Brussels, LAND Impresa Sociale srl
AI development is happening in an incredible speed that is hard to follow up. It is crucial for small sized tourism businesses to not be left behind in this fast developing "wave". In Iceland Einurð tackled this massive challenge in digital skillsets by dedicating a whole multi-actor forum to the challenges and chances (and obstacles) small sized tourism businesses in rural areas feel in regards to making usage of Artificial Intelligence.
🚨 Final call! EXTOR Project Closing Event is almost here 🚨![]()
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In just a few days, on June 11, 2026, we’ll be gathering at La Ferme du Parc Maximilien in Brussels for the final event of the EXTOR Project — and we’d love to see you there.![]()
After years of collaboration on strengthening rural tourism across Europe, this is our moment to come together, reflect, and share what we’ve learned with practitioners, policymakers, and changemakers from across the field.![]()
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✨ What’s on the agenda?![]()
🌿 Real-life stories from rural tourism initiatives across Europe![]()
💡 Key findings and results from the EXTOR Project![]()
🗣️ Open exchanges with experts and policymakers![]()
🚜 Guided visit of La Ferme du Parc Maximilien![]()
🪴 Closing remarks by Ignace Schops![]()
🎤 We’re also pleased to welcome Kevin Grauwels, Head of Rural Development at the Flemish Land Agency, as keynote speaker.![]()
📅 11 June 2026 | 9:30 – 16:00![]()
📍 Quai du Batelage 2, 1000 Brussels![]()
💻 In-person & online participation available![]()
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The Final Event of the EXTOR Project, taking place on June 11, 2026 at La Ferme du Parc Maximilien, Brussels — from 9:30 to 16:00.![]()
After years of work connecting rural tourism initiatives across Europe, we're bringing together practitioners, policymakers, and changemakers for a day of inspiring exchanges and concrete insights.![]()
Here's what to expect:![]()
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🌿 Firsthand testimonies from local initiatives redefining rural tourism across Europe![]()
💡 Presentation of EXTOR's results and key takeaways![]()
🗣️ Open dialogue with speakers, practitioners, and policymakers![]()
🚜 A guided visit of La Ferme du Parc Maximilien![]()
🪴 Closing remarks by Ignace Schops (www.linkedin.com/in/ignace-schops-91b0191a/), Ashoka Fellow & Director of Regionaal Landschap Kempen en Maasland![]()
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We are also honoured to welcome Kevin Grauwels (www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-grauwels-1270222/), Head of Rural Development at the Flemish Land Agency, as our keynote speaker.![]()
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📅 June 11, 2026 | 9:30 – 16:00![]()
📍 Quai du Batelage 2, 1000 Brussels![]()
💻 Online participation also available![]()
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Today we have succesfully completed the 1st Multi-Actor Forum of the EXTOR Project in Athens, Greece 🇬🇷![]()
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The event, thanks to the valuable collaboration and support of EUROTRAINING, brought together a diverse group of participants including VET learners, VET trainers, and representatives from local communities related to sustainable tourism.![]()
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The forum created an excellent space for dialogue, exchange of experiences, and collaboration around innovation, skills development, and the future of Vocational Education and Training (VET). Participants actively engaged in discussions, shared perspectives, and contributed to shaping impactful outcomes for the EXTOR project, sustainable tourism and rural development.![]()
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🌍 Where does rural tourism go from here?![]()
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Join us on June 11 in Brussels for the Final Event of the EXTOR Project: a day of inspiring stories, bold ideas, and real conversations with changemakers from across Europe.![]()
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✅ Local initiative testimonies![]()
✅ EU project results & insights![]()
✅ Open dialogue with speakers & peers![]()
✅ Farm visit included![]()
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📍 La Ferme du Parc Maximilien | 9:30–16:00![]()
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