• Integral quality management in rural tourism – rural excellence
    • Quality systems and standardisation regarding the originality of the offer
    • Establishing supply chains for placement of agricultural products through tourist consumption in rural tourism by using new technologies
    • Education of local stakeholders and sensitisation for sustainable development of rural tourism
    • Monitoring, analysis and dissemination of data on tourist satisfaction in rural tourist destinations
  • Networking of local stakeholders
  • Role of Destination Management Organisations (DMOs) and Destination Management Companies (DMCs) in shaping a recognisable tourist offer in rural tourist destinations
  • Grouping for the purpose of developing thematic tourist itineraries and cultural routes
  • Cross-sectoral, international and cross-border cooperation on rural tourism projects
  • Non-profit sector and its role in development of tourist offer in rural areas
  • Project funding in rural tourism
  • Practice Talks – Examples of Good Practice from the Public and Private Sectors (case studies, presentations, posters)