The fourth module of the Routes4U e-learning course provides relevant information on local and regional development in the EU macro-regions through the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe and it focuses in particular on the role that Small and Medium enterprises (SMEs) play. It includes videos, check lists, infographics and various materials for further studying, including a library of resources, a glossary.

BY taking the “Local and regional development in the EU macro-regions: Cultural Routes and SMEs” module learners will be apprised of the following:

I. What SMEs are and how important they are for the EU macro-regions and the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe:

II. About tourism in the macro-regions:

III. What cultural and tourism activities are offered within the Cultural Routes in four EU macro-regions:

IV. What sustainable tourism is and how it relates to the Cultural Routes (with examples of sustainable tourism offerings in the EU macro-regions):

V. SME involvement in sustainable and cultural tourism within the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe:

VI. How innovation can be boosted in the macro-regions via Cultural Routes offerings:

VII. ICT-driven innovation in tourism SMEs:

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Who is this course for? The course is open to anyone interested in the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe programme. There is no specific background knowledge required.

Duration: 120 minutes

Language: English