Tourism
Topic

Tourism

EU rural areas offer a range of opportunities for sustainable, responsible and high-quality tourism, a driver of growth and employment.

Latest news

The ice cream-farm Ijshoeve De Boey, Belgium (c) Ijshoeve De Boey
20 Aug 2026

Farm diversification: an asset for rural resilience

Farm diversification contributes to resilient farms and rural communities. It requires careful strategic planning and skills, as well as stable and supportive policy frameworks.

  • CAP Implementation
People observing the night sky
18 Feb 2025

Aiming for the Stars – Astrotourism for Rural Areas

Insights into the EU-funded project STARLIGHT that helps combat light pollution and supports the development of rural business opportunities related to a new trend - astrotourism.

  • CAP Implementation
Scenic photo of a mountain and a lake in Slovenia
18 Nov 2024

Slovenia’s simplified community-led local development

Simplification and harmonisation between EU funds have helped LEADER succeed in Slovenia. The main enabling factor is a common national legal framework, which this article explains more about.

  • CAP Implementation

Latest publications

Diversified business models - Compendium of examples
Briefings |

Diversified business models - Compendium of examples

This compendium presents a selection of examples showcasing how farm diversification can strengthen business incomes, enhance resilience, and create new opportunities for rural development.

  • CAP Implementation
Supporting farm diversification – Thematic Group Proposals
Briefings |

Supporting farm diversification – Thematic Group Proposals

This document sets out nine proposals to ensure the right conditions are in place to support the diversification of European farm businesses, including clear definitions, policy frameworks, and investment in people.

  • CAP Implementation
Designing coherent policy frameworks for farm diversification
Factsheets |

Designing coherent policy frameworks for farm diversification

This factsheet sets out four key areas for action to design coherent, long-term policy frameworks that support farm diversification: strategy and data, policy and funding alignment, implementation, and services and cooperation.

  • CAP Implementation

Latest good practice

Anna Länsisalmi-Keisala with ther cows
Project | 15 Jul 2026

Maalaisjärki Farm: Bold Investments by Young Farmers

  • CAP Implementation
Družstvo Agrochmel Kněževes logo
Project | 09 Jul 2026

Agrochmel Kněževes - New technologies for diversification

  • CAP Implementation
L’Echo du Marteau logo