The Training Courses aim to provide youth workers with knowledge, key competences and tools related to “community-based tourism”. Overall participants learn how:
- To understand key concepts and values related to community-based tourism and sustainable development
- To conduct analysis (SWOT analysis, market segmentation, local existing practices related to “community-based tourism” and youth work, stakeholder analysis, map of local values, traditions).
- To develop “community-based tourism” packages based on holistic discovery of cultural diversity, natural products and gastronomy, while being engaged in social and environmental projects where young people can volunteer in local community project.
- To develop pricing and promotional strategies for your “community-based tourism” packages.
The BOCOTO project is an international capacity building program initiated in November 2018, that seeks to expose participants to various aspects of “community-based tourism” (CBT) and youth work from different countries and organizations from Italy, Spain, Nepal, Vietnam, Turkey, India and Kenya.
Through a transnational approach, the project examines concepts and practices underpinning CBT and its potential in the youth field in all targeted local communities and regions. Perspectives on CBT is explored through a holistic concept of protection and valorization of biodiversity, cultural diversity, local development, promotion of human rights.
Through an intercultural approach, the project engages youth organizations and stakeholders to work together to develop and promote CBT as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable economic growth, youth employment, social inclusion, well-being and poverty reduction, while at the same time protecting cultural values and the natural heritage.
