Thematic area 7 – Challenges of Adapting Rural Tourism to Vulnerable and Underrepresented Groups

  • Employment and self-employment of vulnerable groups through rural tourism
  • Education of local stakeholders and sensitisation for adapting the tourist offer to vulnerable and underrepresented groups
  • Ensuring accessibility for disabled persons and other vulnerable groups
  • Challenges in adapting tourist experiences to different vulnerable and underrepresented groups
  • Challenges in overcoming cultural and language barriers
  • Issues in creating an inclusive environment that promotes diversity and does not tolerate discrimination
  • Practice Talks – Examples of Good Practice from the Public and Private Sectors (case studies, presentations, posters)