Fishing tourism and ichthyotourism diversification activities in the Adriatic & Ionian macro-reg
active 2 days agoThe countries of the Adriatic-Ionian Regions and in particular coastal areas are facing socioeconomic and environmental challenges connected to the seasonal coastal tourism and the professional fishing economic activity. On the one hand mass tourism creates pressures to local communities, local customs and heritage, as well the carrying capacity of certain areas. On the other hand, fishing activity has direct negative impacts to the marine biodiversity and fishing stock, all while the competitiveness of traditional fishermen (and their incomes) is diminishing.
The overall objective of the FishTourAir project is to diversify the current economic model of coastal tourism and fishing which considers these two sectors separately and instead of this, to generate an innovative product based on synergies and collaborations among the above blue economy sectors. Within the frame of this project, it is recommended the development of sustainable fishing tourism activities in the Adriatic-Ionian Macroregion, in order to contribute to the socio-economic improvement of the region and the conservation of its natural and cultural heritage. Cooperation of these different economic sectors will pave the path of mutual benefits and win-win solutions towards a flourishing blue economy of the Adriatic-Ionian Macroregion. The enhancement of links and synergies among fishing (primary sector), and hospitality and leisure (secondary sector) will also create opportunities and interactions with the tertiary sector of education, public sector and research and development.
The central output of the project will be a Common Fishing Tourism Strategy for the A-I Macroregion, with clear goals for setting-up and improving the fishing tourism offer of the area. Dedicated actions plans will follow for each of the participating countries and/or regions, according to their current starting point and challenges. In addition, the project will test pilot fishing tourism travel packages that will also inform and conclude in jointly developed solutions for the up-skilling and re-skilling of fishermen and tourism operators, as well as for capacity building for authorities and networking.
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