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Roots tourism eu

Foster Competencies
on Roots Tourism
in VET Schools to Promote
Sustainable Tourism
and Destinations in Europe.

project

Roots Tourism EU

Roots Tourism EU is an Erasmus+ project that supports schools, regions and communities in developing skills and tools for roots tourism, an emerging and sustainable form of heritage tourism that combines identity, memory, culture and local development.

Roots are not the past, but a journey. Rediscover your roots. Transform your local area.

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CONTEXT AND NEEDS

Why Roots tourism EU

Europe’s history of migration has created strong and lasting links between people and their regions of origin. Roots tourism, also known as diaspora or ancestry tourism, celebrates these bonds through authentic experiences based on:

  • Cultural heritage
  • Family identity
  • Local communities

It is a growing, sustainable sector capable of breathing new life into small businesses and rural destinations.

Despite its potential, roots tourism is virtually absent from VET training. There is a lack of dedicated curricula, practical tools, digital and narrative skills, pathways linking schools, local areas and communities.

Many rural areas face depopulation and few opportunities for young people.

Roots Tourism EU addresses these challenges by integrating roots tourism into VET, combining:

  • Sustainability
  • Digital skills
  • Cultural identity
  • Employability

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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them. (Project code: 2025-1-HU01-KA220-VET-000354851)