Heritage Innovation, Territory, Tourism and Sustainability.

Strategy for the innovative and sustainable socio-economic development of SUDOE’s rural areas

Periodo: 2021-2027

Estado: On going

Prioridad: 3 - Promoting social cohesion and territorial and demographic balance in Sudoe through social innovation, heritage enhancement and services

Objetivo: SO 4.6 (…) Culture /sustainable tourism

Common strategy for innovative and sustainable socio-economic development of rural areas in the SUDOE area based on their cultural and natural heritage: Co-design of the strategy – model of rural socio-economic development based on the cultural and natural heritage of the SUDOE space. The objective is to generate territorial attractiveness, helping to establish population and attract sustainable tourism (interested in ecological, cultural, artistic and social aspects) thanks to the preservation, reuse and enhancement of heritage. The strategy will contain different elements necessary to achieve the socio-economic development of rural territories based on their heritage (training of local agents, readaptive use of heritage, generation of artistic-cultural activities, public-private partnerships as well as the construction of networks). PP4 will draft the strategy with contributions from all partners and taking into account the results of WG2 activities. In WG 3, we consider testing different elements of the Strategy. To this end, there will be a common share of all partners, including the development of a participatory governance system (A3.1); design of an action plan translating the strategy into concrete measures (A3.2) and training for local actors (A3.3). Together with this common part, a thematic pilot will be developed per country that will test one or more elements of the strategy, depending on the needs of each territory. The Strategy will be adopted by all project partners (except PP4) in the first quarter of 2026.

#The HITTS project presents the territorial diagnosis of its seven partners to promote sustainable tourism in Southwestern Europe

Periodo: 2021-2027

Estado: On going

Prioridad: 3 - Promoting social cohesion and territorial and demographic balance in Sudoe through social innovation, heritage enhancement and services

Objetivo: SO 4.6 (…) Culture /sustainable tourism

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The HITTS project has completed the participatory diagnosis of its seven partner territories in Spain, Portugal and France. The report identifies common challenges such as depopulation, tourism seasonality or environmental pressure, but also highlights exceptional heritage and strong local involvement. This deliverable marks a key milestone in designing a joint strategy to foster sustainable and inclusive tourism in the SUDOE region.

¡HITTS Project Publishes the Map and Good Practices Guide in the SUDOE Area!

Periodo: 2021-2027

Estado: On going

Prioridad: 3 - Promoting social cohesion and territorial and demographic balance in Sudoe through social innovation, heritage enhancement and services

Objetivo: SO 4.6 (…) Culture /sustainable tourism

The European project HITTS has successfully completed Activity 1.5: Identification of good practices in the SUDOE area on innovative strategies and initiatives, one of the key milestones in the project’s first implementation phase.

HITTS publishes the guide for the adaptive reuse of cultural and natural heritage in the SUDOE area

Periodo: 2021-2027

Estado: On going

Prioridad: 3 - Promoting social cohesion and territorial and demographic balance in Sudoe through social innovation, heritage enhancement and services

Objetivo: SO 4.6 (…) Culture /sustainable tourism

HITTS, funded by INTERREG SUDOE, publishes a guide showing how the adaptive reuse of heritage can drive sustainable development and strengthen local identity across the SUDOE area. It provides tools, examples and a seven-step methodology inspired by the New European Bauhaus.

HITTS – Innovación en Turismo Sostenible e Inclusivo para las Zonas Rurales del SUDOE

Periodo: 2021-2027

Estado: On going

Prioridad: 3 - Promoting social cohesion and territorial and demographic balance in Sudoe through social innovation, heritage enhancement and services

Objetivo: SO 4.6 (…) Culture /sustainable tourism

Iglesia de San Lorenzo de Úbeda. Gemelo digital realizado por la Escuela de Turismo de Murcía, que ha generado una réplica en tres dimensiones para ser disfrutada por turistas con discapacidad visual

HITTS: A Common Story of the SUDOE Territory

Periodo: 2021-2027

Estado: On going

Prioridad: 3 - Promoting social cohesion and territorial and demographic balance in Sudoe through social innovation, heritage enhancement and services

Objetivo: SO 4.6 (…) Culture /sustainable tourism

The HITTS Project has produced “A Common Story of the SUDOE Territory”, a transnational narrative that brings together the shared values, landscapes and memories of the region. Based on fieldwork and local testimonies, the document identifies common elements such as the role of water, agricultural traditions, cultural landscapes and community life. It serves as a strategic tool to strengthen SUDOE’s identity, promote sustainable tourism and provide a cohesive vision of the territory, while highlighting shared challenges related to heritage, social cohesion and climate adaptation.

Common strategy to promote the sustainable development of rural areas in the SUDOE area

Periodo: 2021-2027

Estado: On going

Prioridad: 3 - Promoting social cohesion and territorial and demographic balance in Sudoe through social innovation, heritage enhancement and services

Objetivo: SO 4.6 (…) Culture /sustainable tourism

The European HITTS project, funded by Interreg Sudoe, has developed a common strategy to promote the sustainable development of rural areas in the SUDOE region through cultural heritage, public-private collaboration, and sustainable tourism.

Toolkit to promote public-private collaboration in cultural heritage projects

Periodo: 2021-2027

Estado: On going

Prioridad: 3 - Promoting social cohesion and territorial and demographic balance in Sudoe through social innovation, heritage enhancement and services

Objetivo: SO 4.6 (…) Culture /sustainable tourism

The European HITTS project, funded by the Interreg Sudoe programme, has presented a new “Toolkit for Private Sector Participation in Cultural Heritage Projects”, a practical guide designed to strengthen public-private collaboration in rural areas. The document offers tools and examples to encourage the involvement of companies and local stakeholders in cultural heritage initiatives, promoting sustainable development and territorial cohesion across the SUDOE area.