Baza danych projektów PROW
Cooperative Tourism Marketing - The Onion Road
Summary
This project with EAFRD assistance networked 21 tourism entrepreneurs at the Lake Peipsi in the Tartu county of Southern Estonia to provide consistent touristic information of the region.
Background
The Onion Road near the lake Peipsi joins three cultures and two nationalities. The promotion of the mystical and multicultural area of Peipsiveere is at the heart of the tourism entrepreneurs. This project was thus conceived to offer good experiences to visitors of lake Peipsi.
Objective
The project aimed to (a) create a shared marketing theme for the area; (b) develop cooperation between entrepreneurs for the creation of a tourism-entrepreneurs network of Peipsiveere; (c) raise awareness of Peipsiveere as a tourism-destination in local and foreign markets through marketing and promotional activities; and (d) create a tourism route of the Onion Road.
Main activities
To achieve its objective the project (a) created an internet home page shared by the 21 tourism enterprises it managed to put together; (b) organised round-tables and trainings; (c) participated to trade and tourist fairs; (d) elaborated a variety of information provision and advertising materials.
Results & Benefits
The project provided a collaboration platform for 21 tourism entrepreneurs. The tourists to the area have greatly benefited from the project as now they have the opportunity to visit museums and churches, enjoy the Peipsi lake, make handicraft, go fishing, spend time in nature, taste local food and take a good nap. It is evident that now tourists enjoy the region and do not just drive through on their way to another destination.
Lessons learnt
Trust being built among the leaders of the network and tourism entrepreneurs though lengthy to be achieved reinforces confidence and the potential for synergy. Tourists favour being provided with consistent information and service.
Project location and other information
Tartu county, South-Estonia
Region
Lõuna-Eesti
RDP Territory
Estonia
Total project cost (€)
16 742
EAFRD contribution (€)
12 054
National contribution (€)
3 033
Private contribution (€)
1 655
Project website
Contact name
Triinu Akkermann
Telephone
+372 5081232
Languages for contact
English, Estonian
Document attachment
Original Language version
At a glance
Country
Estonia
Final beneficiary type
Non-governmental organisations
Budget range
< €20 000
Start date:
01/09/2009
End Date:
31/12/2011
Theme / Measure:
Rural Quality of Life & Economic Diversification
Rural economic diversification
313. Encouragement of tourism activities
Keywords:
Cooperation, Development planning, Tourism, Marketing
Last update
16/05/2012