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The fourth C4F-ELEVATE professional event in Oszk\u00f3 connected craft heritage with rural, slow and accessible tourism, digital visibility and new opportunities for cross-border cooperation.<\/p>\n

On 16 July 2026, the C4F-ELEVATE partnership organised its fourth professional event, \u201cCraftsmanship as a Driver of Sustainable Tourism<\/em>\u201d, at Hegyp\u00e1sztor Pinc\u00e9k in Oszk\u00f3, Hungary. The event explored practical ways of integrating craft products, traditional knowledge and local stories into sustainable tourism in Pomurje and the Hungarian counties of Vas and Zala.<\/p>\n

Following the welcome address by Istv\u00e1n Kov\u00e1cs, Tibor Polg\u00e1r presented the relationship between landscape and people through the example of cycling tourism. Participants were then introduced to several regional initiatives, including the RE-ACTION rural tourism project, the Kul-Well project linking culture and well-being, the CE-Spaces4All initiative for accessible tourism, heritage developments in Vasv\u00e1r and B\u00e9rbaltav\u00e1r, and examples of church tourism.<\/p>\n

The second part focused on connecting local products, communities and visitor experiences. The \u201cWe Are Local\u201d initiative, \u201cOpen Door Days\u201d, the HOUSES to go project and slow tourism in Mes\u00e9s Het\u00e9s demonstrated how local heritage can become part of an attractive and responsible tourism offer.<\/p>\n

Dr Nikoletta Kasz\u00e1s and Kriszti\u00e1n Attila Bakon from the University of Pannonia also presented the digital platform being developed within C4F-ELEVATE. They explained how greater online visibility can create new opportunities for craftspeople and help visitors discover cross-border craft products, workshops and experiences.<\/p>\n

The presentations and guided discussion highlighted the importance of cooperation between craftspeople, tourism providers, museums, development organisations and local communities. Participants exchanged experiences and identified opportunities for future cross-border cooperation. The event concluded with networking over a meal featuring local products.<\/p>\n

The knowledge and good practices shared in Oszk\u00f3 will contribute to the project\u2019s cross-border strategy, educational activities and digital platform. By connecting heritage, innovation and sustainable tourism, C4F-ELEVATE supports the visibility of craftspeople and the development of authentic visitor experiences in the Slovenian-Hungarian border area.<\/p>\n

Photos by C4F-ELEVATE<\/p>\n<\/div>