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1 Good practices of a successful thematic European route Via Francigena and the model of its governance Luca Bruschi Director European Association Via Francigena Ways Moscow, Silk Road Seminar
2 European thematic Route of the Council of Europe A 30-year-old programme, promoting values through culture, contributing to cultural tourism and economic development The cultural routes programme has been launched in order to demonstrate how the cultural heritage of European countries evolved across borders. 32 Cultural Routes
3 The Via Francigena Millenary pilgrimage route constituted by a network of paths followed by pilgrims on route to Rome or onwards to Jerusalem Incorporated into the programme The Council of Europe Cultural Routes in reconstructed historic legs from Canterbury to Rome 4 countries (Italy, Switzerland, France, United Kingdom) 1800 km
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5 European Association Via Francigena Ways In local governments located along the Via Francigena, convened in Fidenza (Italy), signed the agreement of the European Association of the Via Francigena Ways. EAVF has a bottom-up approach that fosters the relationships between the actors involved in the enhancement of the route, connecting all institutions from the local to the European level. Regions play a crucial role for the development of the itinerary
6 About us Carrier network of the Via Francigena from 2008 President: Massimo Tedeschi (from 2001) Executive Council: 27 representatives of the members Scientific Committee (15 European Universities) Ordinary Members: 120 Municipalities, Provinces, Regions Friends: 80 non-profit organizations General Assembly: two meetings per year Staff: 5 permanent employees Registered Office: Fidenza (IT) About walkers in 2016 More than visits on the official website Hundreds of SME involved.
7 Development of a new route from Rome to Jersusalem
8 What do we do? - Dialogue with EU Institutions and international Organisation - Support public authorities and facilitate cooperation between regions - Dialogue with associations - Encourage private initiatives with external partnerships - Private business grow-up along the Via Francigena
9 Four essential pillars Local Authorities and Regions SME EAVF Universities Associations
10 VISIBILITY AND PROMOTION Selected good practices
11 1. VF European web site (co-financed by regions) Institutional page with general informations Commercial section for private stakeholders
12 2. Local Info points along the route
13 3. Radio and Magazine Radio Francigena The VF magazine
14 4. Guidebook
15 5. Festival Promotion and local initiatives
16 6. The "Pilgrim's Pouch" a Trade Mark for a Fine Selection of Products from the Francigena. By involving an increasing number of producers, the "Pilgrim's Pouch" is aimed at representing a selection of topnotch products from the Francigena that includes specialities from the whole Italian section of the route.
17 7. Film People on the Via Francigena
18 8. Organised Tours For those who prefer to travel the Via Francigena in an organized tour, we suggest Tour Operators Experts partners
19 THE EUROPEAN COMITTEE FOR INTERREGIONAL COORDINATION
20 In 2012 in the framework of the European project PER VIAM the European Association of the Francigena Ways started fostering a coordinated dialogue on a European scale (13 European regions along the Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome + 4 Italian regions south of Rome).
21 Interregional trasnational cooperation Facilitating coordinated and effective actions between 13 Regions involved, for development of the Route 2 meetings per year with experts for each region Annual action plan Exchanging good practices and common goals for promoting the Via Francigena W.G. 1: «Path and signposting» W.G. «Accomodation & Services» W.G. «Communication and promotion»
22 Handbook on Common path standards on the Via Francigena Guidelines and common quality criteria to define the itinerary (hiking/cycling) and its standards Facilities along the route and good practices Involving local communities and associations Accommodation database NEXT STEP: Euro Master Plan (EMP) of the Via Francigena in cooperation with Regions and Ministries.
23 Accommodation
24 Route safety
25 Signposting along the Via Francigena England, France -GR145, Switzerland Route70, Italy
26 Accessibile routes Projet developed in cooperation with regions taking into account reccommendations of the European Network for accesible tourism and World Tourism Organisation. Good practices along the route. Pilot project : to have at least one leg (20-30km) accessible in each region crossed.
27 Best practices of Tuscany Region: Public investments on the Francigena : 16 millions invested on the Via Francigena - 8 millions : safety paths - 6 millions : accommodation -2 millions : signpostings, panels, services and promotion new jobs - GDP +21,1 millions
28 UNESCO Creation of a working group to prepare an application file for inclusion of the Via Francigena in UNESCO World Heritage List Involvement of Italian Municipalities, Regions and the Ministry for Culture, Heritage and Tourism Support of the European Association of the Francigena Ways
29 New thematic tourist products crossing Via Francigena Spa, wellness and relax along the route
30 Reasons for success The value of sharing with other cultures/people Innovative and authentic cultural/tourism product Encounters with local communities and cultures Personal enrichment Public investments and private/public cooperation Cultural experiential tourism is an important driver of economic growth
31 Thank you for your attention!
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