WCCC23 670 Sustainable Rural Tourism Network Development

Description

Support and facilitate the continued development of 5 tourism clusters (Waterford Estuary; Copper Coast; Comeragh Uplands; Gaeltacht; Blackwater Valley) withing the Sustainable Rural Tourism Network. With each cluster to have a focus on local economic development that benefits all communities in each area. The objective of the support to be provided will be to foster collaboration and greater engagement in tourism development and work within and across the network clusters. Work with Networks to enhance the experiential offer they provide and encourage a collaborative approach to visitor experience development in ways that best suit the stakeholders e,g within their own area; across themes; across all network areas; linking to overall Waterford Tourism development and across South East and regional brands e.g Ireland’s Ancient East etc. Support and facilitate the continued development of 5 tourism clusters (Waterford Estuary; Copper Coast; Comeragh Uplands; Gaeltacht; Blackwater Valley) withing the Sustainable Rural Tourism Network. With each cluster to have a focus on local economic development that benefits all communities in each area. The objective of the support to be provided will be to foster collaboration and greater engagement in tourism development and work within and across the network clusters. Work with Networks to enhance the experiential offer they provide and encourage a collaborative approach to visitor experience development in ways that best suit the stakeholders e,g within their own area; across themes; across all network areas; linking to overall Waterford Tourism development and across South East and regional brands e.g Ireland’s Ancient East etc.