Best Practice

The main project of the Consorzio Together is Kore Siciliae, an example of how different businesses can come together to promote the area and propose a mode of conscious tourism. The project aims to enhance the origins, the Sicily of wheat, sulfur, salt, and chalk, which fully testifies to the multifaceted Mediterranean identity, its countless nuances and the skillful balance between man and nature. In fact, UNESCO Global Geopark sites are geographical areas of special geological value. In this evocative territory rich in history is set the myth of Kore, hence the name of the project: Kore Siciliae. This stems from the desire to make people experience a different journey from the usual mass tourism, to get to know Sicily in its most intimate and authentic part, through what is called experiential tourism. A journey under the banner of the most vivid experience of the territory through the words and gestures of master craftsmen, farmers and breeders, and guides who lead the traveler to discover the origins of myth.

Organization

Consorzio Together

A consortium of 55 businesses that have come together to let tourists experience the Enna area, its history and traditions. Artists, producers, and guides to offer a different experience that puts nature, arts, food and traditions in one frame. Composing the Consortium are 14 accommodation facilities, 12 restaurants and pizzerias, 25 agri-food producers and artisans, 2 ncc (chauffeur-driven rental), and 2 tourist services.

Impact

This project, which is based on experiential and sustainable tourism, has transformed the way people can explore the area, stimulating local economic growth through employment, business development and training. It has revitalized rural communities, preserving traditions and cultural heritages. It has also fostered environmental conservation, promoting eco-friendly practices and reducing environmental impact. It also fosters cultural exchange and cross-cultural understanding, enriching the visitor experience and creating stronger bonds between residents and tourists.

Sustainability

To ensure future sustainability, the project should integrate environmental management practices, involve local communities in decision-making, and foster environmental and cultural education. In addition, it is essential to diversify tourism offerings to reduce seasonal impacts and promote responsible tourism. Investments in natural and cultural heritage conservation, together with responsible tourism policies, can help maintain the balance between tourism development and the protection of the environment and local traditions in the long term.
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