Future dialogue: Villach's tourism and quality of life in focus!
Future dialogue: Villach's tourism and quality of life in focus!
Arnoldstein, Österreich - On June 4th, the fourth and last region discussion of the city-Umland regional cooperation Villach took place in the impressive monastery ruin Arnoldstein. The focus of the meeting was the tourist future of the region as well as the quality of life for locals and guests. Mayor Reinhard Antolitsch welcomed the participants and called on to work together on the positive development of the region. The monastery ruin presented itself not only as a historical landmark, but also as a place for future-oriented discussions. My district reports .
Bernhard Wolfsgruber, chairman of the association to revitalize the monastery ruins, took the opportunity to talk about the eventful history of the facility and to examine the progress of the revitalization projects. These historical sites are not only cultural memories, but also potential engines for tourism in the region. According to an expert report on the effects of tourism on historical sites, a growing demand for authentic experiences and sustainable practices is unmistakable. Dok mimarlik emphasizes that by Targeted visitor steering and cultural awareness of the negative effects of tourism.
opportunities and challenges in tourism
In a discussion round, Hannes Markowitz from Velden Tourism and Georg Overs from the Villach Tourismus GmbH region discussed the challenges and opportunities in tourism. Overs pointed out the positive cooperation with the LAG region Villach-Umland. His goal of generating more overnight stays in the low season and promoting regional self -esteem was approved in the audience. Such initiatives are crucial to make the region attractive all year round and at the same time to secure the quality of life of the local population.
Mag. Arnold Oberacher, Managing Director of Wiener Conos GmbH, called on strategic thinking in tourism in his keynote speech. It emphasized the importance of quality and balance as well as the need for networking and common visions in order to make the region worth living for future generations. The open dialogue with the present offered space for numerous suggestions and ideas on the part of the community.
Together into the future
President Manuel Müller, Mayor of Finkenstein, emphasized the importance of joint efforts to create a future worth living for the region. The “Preliminary Region 2030” project aims to develop innovative concepts for the development of tourism and quality of life in cooperation with local people. The monastery ruins, as described on its own website, remains a central component of this strategy by acting both as a historic place and as a platform for creative ideas. More information can be found here .
The challenges that tourism brings with it, such as overcrowding, wear or loss of authenticity, require a well thought -out strategy and the cooperation of everyone involved. This is the only way to ensure that not only profit, but also the preservation of regional culture and identity is in the foreground. With a balanced approach between tourist needs and the protection of historical sites, the Stadt-Umland regional cooperation Villach can do justice to its pioneering role in the Austrian tourism landscape.
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