COMMON ROUTES: COLLABORATING FOR NATURAL TOURISM BETWEEN ITALY AND SLOVENIA

Cross-border meetings between professionals from the tourism and nature sectors to explore new possibilities for collaboration and synergy between Italian and Slovenian guides.

Cross-border meetings between professionals from the tourism and nature sectors to explore new possibilities for collaboration and synergy between Italian and Slovenian guides.

SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 KRČNIK NATURE AREA - 5212 Dobrovo v Brdih, Slovenia From 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EXCURSION DEDICATED TO NATURE AND TOURIST GUIDES With Peter Marinič, Umberto Fagotto (GAEFVG guide), and Danijel Rojšak.

At 12:00 PM, there will be a transfer to Vila Vipolže - (Vipolže 29, 5212 Dobrovo).

VILA VIPOLŽE - Vipolže 29, 5212 Dobrovo, Slovenia From 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Open Meeting COLLABORATING FOR NATURE TOURISM BETWEEN ITALY AND SLOVENIA

Experts will discuss shared practices, sustainability, and opportunities for mutual growth, promoting conscious and respectful tourism for natural and cultural heritage. Introduction by: Tina Novak Samec (Director of Brda Tourism Consortium, BRIDGE project leader) Devid Strussiat (Project Manager for Ecopark Association ODV, BRIDGE project partner) PARTICIPANTS: Umberto Fagotto - Environmental Hiking Guide, Assoguide Overview of the history and management of Natura 2000 areas Peter Marinič - Tourist Guide Tourist guides as key to respecting and conserving nature Mario Francavilla - Italian Association of Environmental Hiking Guides Environmental hiking guide - A European profession for a common identity Anica Cernatič Gregorič, Astrid Ličen, Institute for Nature Conservation of the Republic of Slovenia, Nova Gorica Unit Nature conservation in the Collio hills.

Followed by an open debate.

SATURDAY, MARCH 29, 2025 LIDO DI STARANZANO - Via Rivalunga, Staranzano, Italy From 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM EXCURSION DEDICATED TO NATURE AND TOURIST GUIDES With Alice Sattolo (GAE FVG guide) and Peter Marinič INFO: Free participation with reservation by sending an email to bridge.nature.project@gmail.com Indicating name, surname, contact details, and any association affiliation. Upon request, a participation certificate (training credits) will be issued.

For nature walks, appropriate clothing and footwear are recommended. In case of light bad weather, the activities will proceed as scheduled.