Mediterranean Experience of Eco-Tourism
The project in brief_x000D_
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According to the World Tourism Organization, eco-tourism is a major trend with a growing demand of consumers for packages which offer responsible travel to natural areas, conservation of the environment and improvement of the well-being of local people. The Mediterranean area is the one of the most interesting regions in the world in terms of eco-tourism potential. The high diversity of landscapes and ecosystems together with the unique socio-economic and cultural mosaic provide suitable conditions for the development of ecotourism. _x000D_
In order to foster the diversification of tourism offer and a better seasonal distribution of tourism flows, MEET aims to develop an integrated strategy boosting eco-tourism at Mediterranean level. _x000D_
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Specific objective_x000D_
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To develop an integrated strategy in order to settle an eco-tourism development model for the Mediterranean area that boosts a better seasonal distribution of tourism flows, starting from the “European Charter for Sustainable Tourism” approach, through the establishment of a network amongst supply-side stakeholders (Natural Parks).