Activities of Petros KOKKALIS related to 2020/2038(INI)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on establishing an EU Strategy for Sustainable Tourism
Amendments (7)
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that agrosustainable rural tourism makes a significant contribution to the rural economy and growth, represents an important additional source of income for many farms and offers a wide range of opportunities to maintain the attractiveness of rural areas and create jobs, thereby reversing depopulation; highlights the positive contribution of rural tourism to tackling social inequalities and creating employment opportunities for women;
Amendment 17 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Highlights that the tourism sector is one of the most hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated lockdowns; suggests that the promotion of sustainable and responsible rural tourism that harnesses local resources and activities can be one of the turning points in the fight against poverty, which the COVID- 19 pandemic has increased exponentially;
Amendment 24 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Stresses that the new CAP framework should provide financial support for rural tourism with a view to strengthening the socio-economic development of rural areas and respecting the character, resources and needs of rural communities and destinations;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Stresses the need to map the economic impact of rural tourism; emphasizes in this regard the importance of separate, up-to-date data on the contribution of rural tourism to the economic development and employment or rural areas, while minimising its negative environmental impacts;
Amendment 31 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Points out that the production processes and the wide range of services of general interest provided by agriculture, as well as the diversity of certain activities and facilities, make farms places of discovery and experiences, where people of all ages can discover rural landscapes and experience farming first hand and gain a better understanding of the responsibilities inherent in dealing with animals and natural resources; stresses in this regard the synergies between rural tourism, environmental protection, food biodiversity conservation and animal welfare awareness;
Amendment 44 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the integration and interlinking of local production, processing and marketing with tourist accommodation and the gastronomy sectorthe local gastronomy sector, culture (arts and crafts) and outdoor activities promotes European cultural heritage and customs, as well as local traditions and, food culture and diverse landscapes as a unique experience;
Amendment 59 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Underline the potential for employment opportunities in rural areas for legally staying third-country nationals, thereby promoting their social and economic inclusion.