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Enjoy the best in Latvia, Estonia and Russia: CBC tourism project gets the go-ahead

09-12-2011

The grant contract has been signed for a new cross-border tourism development project – ‘Enjoy the best in Latvia, Estonia and Russia’ – funded by the European Union and Russia under the Estonia-Latvia-Russia CBC Programme and implemented by the Latvian Campsite Association together with partners from Russia and Estonia – the Regional Sports Federation of Sport tourism of Region of Leningrad and the Estonian Caravan Club.
 
The project aims to make the region more appealing to local and foreign tourists, who are few to visit border regions, as well as creating a long-time cooperation between tourism organisations in the respective countries.
Among other actions, the project foresees the creation of two new tourism routes (National Cuisine and Recreation for Families with Children) and the organisation of international fairs, while it also seeks to promote cooperation between local people and businessmen of the region.
 
The project’s fact sheet describes the Estonia, Latvia and Russia border regions as rich in shared history and similar traditions, adding that local and foreign tourism is vital to the overall development of the area.
 
The total budget for the one and a half year project stands at €289,440.
 
The objective of the Estonia-Latvia-Russia CBC Programmeis to promote joint development activities for the improvement of the region’s competitiveness by using its potential at the crossroads between the EU and Russia. Specifically, it aims to make the wider border area an attractive place for both its inhabitants and businesses through activities aimed at improving living standards and investment climate. (ENPI Info Centre)
 
Read more
 
Press release
 
Estonia-Latvia-Russia CBC programme website
 
Enjoy the best in Latvia, Estonia and Russia – factsheet
 
ENPI Info Centre webpage - CBC
 
ENPI Info Centre interview - Working across borders to bring people together