CULTURALITY Participates in SECreTour Cluster Workshop on Cross Border Cultural Tourism
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Ana María Fernández García, PI and Coordinator of CULTURALITY, took part last year in Beyond Borders, a European workshop on cross-border collaborations and macro-regional strategies for cultural tourism. The event was organised by the SECreTour project and hosted by the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI) in Lugano on 23-24 October 2025.
The workshop brought together representatives from the SECreTour consortium alongside invited experts from international organisations active in heritage and tourism. Discussions focused on key challenges faced by EU-funded initiatives working on cross-border cultural tourism, as well as on emerging models for cooperation and sustainable development across regions.
During the event, Ana María Fernández García presented the CULTURALITY project and its contribution to strengthening cultural heritage in rural and remote areas through creative tourism and sustainability-oriented approaches. Her presentation highlighted CULTURALITY’s commitment to generating innovative methodologies and fostering collaboration among European initiatives working in similar fields.
The programme included thematic sessions with speakers from European and international bodies, a showcase of SECreTour pilot cases, and an open debate on future opportunities for cooperation. Participants also visited the SECreTour pilot site of Monte San Giorgio, a UNESCO natural area rich in cultural heritage.
CULTURALITY’s participation reinforces its engagement with the cluster of projects recommended by the European Commission and strengthens synergies with other EU-funded actions dedicated to cultural tourism and heritage valorisation.
For more information about SECreTour, you can visit their website: https://secretourproject.eu/
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