7 Amendments of Oldřich VLASÁK related to 2013/2098(INI)
Amendment 2 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph A
Paragraph A
A. whereas regional quality branding will popularise rural districts and stimulate their economies and the development of sustainable tourism, thus benefiting the inhabitants and also conserving the natural and cultural heritageis important for regions and for the rural economy, as it emphasises the links between products and services and the specific, unique areas in which they originate, and therefore may contribute to the development of sustainable tourism and improve the competitiveness of those regions;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph B
Paragraph B
B. whereas popularising the products and services of local firms will make a region more attractive to tourists, form its character and; whereas this will have a positive influence on perceptions of the region as a whole;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers it important to identify specific features at regional level and to organise cooperationassist in organising cooperation at regional level with all parties concerned in the further development of these aspectsregional branding;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that in order to provide for the increased success of regional quality brands, the exchange of experience, networking and partnerships are essential; recognises the role of representative bodies, such as associations, at local, regional, national and European level which provide for the promotion of regional quality brands and enhance their visibility; Calls on Member States to promote the establishment of platforms for cooperation and to promote existing support forthe exchange of experience and know-how to develop regional quality branding and local products and services of interest to tourists;
Amendment 34 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that thisese platforms should provide all parties concerned with informative and educational explanations of the role of tourism andregional quality brands and their contribution to tourism and other sectors, a database containing examples of good practice from all over Europe, as well as specific offers aimed at particular target groups and at popularising regional quality branding;
Amendment 35 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Is of the opinion that in order to be successful, regional quality brands need a necessary critical mass of professionals and funding, and that they should, therefore, be better supported in a horizontal and targeted manner by the European Structural and Investment Funds and other European instruments;
Amendment 36 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Is of the opinion that it is essential to draw a clearer distinction between regional quality brands, protected geographical indications and protected designations of origin, since these systems are founded according to different principles and deal with different areas, and to use specific instruments to support these systems;