Business and Events Tourism Cooperation Network.

Project implementation period: from 06.08.2024 to 30.09.2027.

The association "Latvian Convention Bureau" is implementing a project for the creation and operation of a business cooperation network, "Business and Events Tourism Cooperation Network" (project No. 1.2.3.6/2/24/A/007), within the framework of the European Union Cohesion Policy Programme for 2021–2027, Priority Axis 1.2 "Support for Entrepreneurship," Specific Support Objective 1.2.3 "To promote sustainable growth, competitiveness, and job creation in SMEs, including through productive investments," under Measure 1.2.3.6 "Tourism Product Development Programme."

The project's objective is to provide support to Latvian micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop new tourism products or services with higher added value, thereby promoting an increase in the tourism sector's export capacity and enhancing its international competitiveness.

The planned solutions to achieve the objective involve providing support to promote the economic growth of the cooperation network's members by implementing the measures outlined in the network's strategy and action plans, as well as ensuring appropriate management of the cooperation network.

The project's result consists of the activities and indicators implemented within the framework of the supported actions, which are necessary to achieve the project's objective.

The project plans to involve more than 25 businesses and at least 1 research and knowledge-dissemination organisation.

Total eligible costs: 614,618.70 EUR, including ERDF funding of 522,425.90 EUR and State budget funding of 61,461.87 EUR.

Type of cooperation network: Thematic – in the field of Business and Events Tourism.

Within the project, the plan is to increase the export capacity of the Latvian tourism industry by promoting the creation and popularisation of innovative, personalised, and high-value-added tourism products, while adhering to the principles of sustainable development, which is the mission defined in the Latvian Tourism and Events Industry Promotion Strategy 2023-2027.

In the context of cooperation, the creation of thematic routes (especially in connection with international routes) is highlighted, and just as importantly, the maintenance and improvement of existing routes. The creation of competitive, complex, and innovative tourism products is possible through the collaboration of various participants from the tourism and related industries. This approach ensures not only a wide range of services but also a coordinated and multifaceted experience, including cultural, educational, entertainment, as well as nature and adventure aspects. Thus, this collaboration not only creates innovative tourism products but also promotes local economic development and a sustainable flow of tourism.

Publication date: 06.08.2024.

Contact information:

Irēna Riekstiņa
Project Manager
[email protected]
+371 29229881