Outputs of WP4 DATOURWAY project István Talabos ERDF PP2 Scientific Association for Spatial Development Closure Conference, Šamorin, Slovakia 1st February 2012

WP4 in DATOURWAY project I. DATOURWAY Transnational strategy II. Policy and Cross Border Recommendations based on the Strategy III. Investment Guidebook

I. DATOURWAY Transnational strategy The most important output of DATOURWAY project Elaborated by project partners between September 2010 – November 2011 Publication at the DATOURWAY Closure Conference

I. DATOURWAY Transnational strategy Vision: Danube: the attractive and unique tourist region General objective: Building of a well known tourism brand for the Danube region by utilization of the tourism potential and strengthening the socio- economic, environmental and infrastructural background Pyramid of objectives

I. DATOURWAY Transnational strategy Measures of the strategy elaborated: Justification Description of the measure Examples of projects Connections Indicators Stakeholders

II. Policy and Cross Border Recommendations Final outcome of the strategy: Policy recommendations addressed to the decision-makers – our major goal The policy recommendations of DATOURWAY project are forwarded to the ministries governmental institutions in charge in each country by project partners for consideration

II. Policy and Cross Border Recommendations General policy recommendations 30 policy recommendations for all transnational area Some of the most important points: Utilization of the water potential for transport Use the cultural heritage of rural areas – develop a networking platform for the relevant stakeholders Promotion and utilization of local products Promotion of spot points for tourism development in rural areas – near to the Danube Promoting a visual identity and brand for Danube products

II. Policy and Cross Border Recommendations Improvment of the image of the cities – urban regeneration of the central areas, public spaces, reconversion of industrial and military sites in lands for tourism development Rehabilitation of the Danube ports and making them attractive Developing connected green-ways in the Danube area, according with its potential for social/economical/ environmental development Introduction of the Danube holiday voucher Increasing the necessary infrastructure (health care, accomodation) Support the Danube area development through funds from Regional Development Program and from Territorial Cooperation Programs – reserve a budget from every axis for project from Danube area

Policy recommendations for specific cross- border areas For Cross-border area Slovakia-Hungary Common development of the community transport Increasing of the sources for the development of small villages Supplying main attractions at state level (utilizing industrial history in, revealing castle ruins, building the network of guest houses etc.) II. Policy and Cross Border Recommendations For Cross-border area Hungary-Croatia-Serbia Correlate the thematic routes in cross-border area Hungary- Serbia-Croatia Use the ecotourism and tourism products connected to nature Common qualification system for accomodation Construction of small marinas on the Danube

For Cross-border area Romania-Bulgaria Develop partnerships between twin cities along the Danube Course: Calafat - Vidin, Bechet - Oreahovo etc. for tourism Build major transport infrastructure– highways, fast railways, new bridges as a necessary condition in overcoming the peripheral situation Create a green-way route and support its necessitates in Calarasi county (on Mostistea river) and in Silistra and Razgrad districts Increase the urban regeneration – rehabilitation of the cities centers Arrange the Danube banks for tourism development II. Policy and Cross Border Recommendations For Delta area Increase the activities in Delta – make it more attractive for women Increase the knowledge of the Delta – the tourism conditions Protect the natural and cultural heritage Increase the living conditions for inhabitants Sustain the redevelopment of Sulina city High quality design of mini-ports

III. Investment Guidebook Three major chapters: 1.Foreign investment trends per countries 2.Tourism profile of the counties 3.Project proposals for each country

III/1. Foreign investment trends per countries For each country: Introductions – foreign investment trends General business regulations Characteristics by counties

III/2. Tourism profile of the counties All 6 countries of the DATOURWAY area are described in the same structure from the point of view of: tourism industry, attractions, destinations, and tourism products

III/3. Project proposals for each country Project fiches: project name location description potential stakeholders contact persons estimated budget other relevant information

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