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EXTOR

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

EXTOR

2 weeks ago

EXTOR
🔍 Did you know? #Rural Potential⛰️ Over 80% of the EU's territory is classified as rural — but it only produces 22% of the EU’s GDP.👉 Investing in green, experiential tourism can help unlock this untapped potential. #Digital Divide💻 Only 60% of people in rural areas have basic digital skills — compared to 84% in cities.👉 EXTOR helps bridge this gap through targeted digital training for rural entrepreneurs. #Jobs🧑‍🌾 Tourism supports 1 in every 10 jobs worldwide, and many of them are in rural or nature-based destinations.👉 EXTOR gives rural youth the tools to create resilient careers in sustainable tourism. #GreenTravel♻️ 76% of European travelers say they want to make more sustainable choices — but struggle to find options.👉 EXTOR is making rural green tourism more visible and accessible through digital tools. Let’s build a greener, smarter rural Europe together. 💪 #EXTORproject #ecotourism #ruraldevelopment #EXTORlearning #digitaltransformation #skillsdevelopment #educationalinnovation #ErasmusPlus #Europe #LifeLongLearning ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

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Thanks to the project's activities, LAND Impresa Sociale enabled students from the Pietro Piazza Institute in Palermo to discover several local initiatives engaged in responsible tourism. These include organisations sucAddiopizzo TravelravelPalma Nana Nana which are committed to anti-mafia principles and to promoting social and environmental sustainability. Others, like @Lisca BiancaMoltivoltivolti advocate for a model of tourism rooted in inclusion, respect for the sea, and support for vulnerable communities, offering individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds opportunities to gain meaningful employment. The photos capture the students' interest in learning about the history and possibilities of these wonderful rea#extorprojectT#ecotourisme#ruraldevelopmente#extorlearningO#DigitalTransformations#skillsdevelopmente#ErasmusPlusr#europeu#lifelonglearningngLearning ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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💶 Looking for funding to grow your rural tourism business? You're not alone.Thousands of small enterprises across Europe miss out on EU support—just because they don’t know where to start. EXTOR is here to change that. 🚀📚 Learning Unit 6: “EU Funding & Norms for SMEs”This module will guide learners through:🔹 The main types of EU funding (grants, loans, subsidies)🔹 Key regulatory frameworks for SME operations in the EU🔹 How to align business goals with EU sustainability and innovation strategies🔹 Step-by-step advice on finding and applying for relevant programmesDesigned for rural entrepreneurs, VET learners and trainers, this course offers practical tools to help small businesses unlock EU resources for sustainable growth.🔔 Follow us for updates and be ready to turn EU opportunities into real-world results!🧑‍💼 Coming soon on the EXTOR platform, available in 7 languages.#EXTORproject #ruraldevelopment #EXTORlearning #skillsdevelopment #Europe #ErasmusPlus #LifeLongLearning ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago

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🌿 Advancing Sustainable Tourism Across Europe On 28 May 2025, the European Commission published its second progress report on the Transition Pathway for Tourism, highlighting significant strides towards a greener and more digital tourism sector. Notably, 240 organizations have made 529 pledges to support this transition. More details here. EXTOR is proud to be part of this collective effort, focusing on:🌱 Green Transition: Promoting eco-friendly practices in rural tourism.💻 Digital Innovation: Equipping rural entrepreneurs with digital skills.🤝 Community Empowerment: Engaging local communities in sustainable tourism development.Our initiatives align with the EU's goals of fostering a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable tourism ecosystem. 🔗 Learn more about EXTOR's contributions: extor-pro#extorprojectT#ecotourisme#ruraldevelopmente#DigitalTransformations#skillsdevelopmente#EducationalInnovationi#ErasmusPlusr#europeus #Europe ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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One goal of the #EXTOR training program is to narrow the gap between theories and practise and bring tourism learners and tourism businesses together. After the field trip in Iceland (part of the rural tourism training program) we got a lot of positive feedback and gratitude from our participants for bringing them together with Icelandic businesses where they got insider information at first hand and could establish new contacts. The picture shows the Icelandic group visiting Gróðurhúsið, which is a stylish eco-friendly hotel, food hall, and shopping hub that blends Icelandic design, local flavors, and geothermal charm.#iceland #ruraldevelopment #ruraltourism #fieldtrip ... See MoreSee Less

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