8th European Congress on Rural Tourism
Special emphasis was given in Cyprus Culinary Heritage
The 8th European Congress on Rural tourism took place in Platres from 22 November to 24 November 2023 with great success. The congress organized by the European Federation of Rural Tourism and the Cyprus Agrotourism Company attracted participants from more than 10 European countries and focused on the presentation of case studies on sustainable practices in rural tourism. The conference was structured in four thematic sessions focusing on the characteristics and the needs of the responsible traveler.
The president of the Cyprus Agrotourism Company and Director of Tourism in the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, Mrs Annita Demetriadou, presented the case of Cyprus. Participants had the chance to experience the diversified rural product of Cyprus with field trips to nature trails, wineries, cultural heritage sites. Special emphasis was given in Cyprus Culinary Heritage and Cyprus local products.
The President of the European Federation of Rural Tourism Ms Agne Vaitkuviene, the Secretary General Mr Klaus Ehrlich as well as other officials from Rural tour participated in the Congress had an important contribution in its success.