Topic outline

    • Greetings and a warm welcome to the Flavours of Europe Academy! 

      We are thrilled to introduce you to our comprehensive e-learning platform. This platform has been meticulously crafted as an integral outcome of the esteemed Erasmus+ co-funded project 'Flavours of Europe' (Project Number: 2021-1-RO01-KA220-ADU-000029562).

      Within this course shell, you will discover a wealth of project outcomes generated during the first and second project results of the project:

      1. White Paper: Explore our comprehensive White Paper to gain a deep understanding of the project's core concepts, objectives, and outcomes. This document serves as a foundation, providing insights into the journey of 'Flavours of Europe' and the knowledge it has generated.

      2. Four Handbooks: Delve into our set of four Handbooks, each dedicated to a distinct aspect of the project. These Handbooks are designed to offer in-depth knowledge, practical tips, and insights related to the cultural and culinary diversity of Europe. Navigate through these resources to enhance your understanding.

      3. Four Training Toolkits: Uncover a treasure trove of learning resources within our four Training Toolkits. These kits are thoughtfully curated to provide you with practical tools, techniques, and activities. By engaging with these Toolkits, you'll be equipped to apply the knowledge gained in real-world scenarios.

      4. Check Your Knowledge - Quizzes: Validate your newfound knowledge and skills through our interactive quizzes, aptly named "Check Your Knowledge." These quizzes are intended to help you assess your understanding of the topics covered. Participate in these quizzes to measure your progress and identify areas for further exploration.

      Remember, our platform is designed to empower you on your journey of discovery and learning. Feel free to explore each activity at your own pace, and don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or require assistance along the way. 

      Enjoy your training experience!

      Sincerely,
      Flavours of Europe Academy
  • PR1: White Paper

    The main aim of the White Paper on GASTRONOMY CULTURAL HERITAGE AND TOURISM DIGITAL MARKETING is to continue the investigation of the current and future scene in partner countries in relation to key aspects of the FLAVOURS OF EUROPE project. Simply click and get the document.

  • PR2: Training course: Digitalisation of Rural Gastronomic Cultural Heritage in Europe

    During this Project Result (PR), our Flavours of Europe Consortium produced four hands-on and practical applicable digital handbooks for adults, mainly women with low skills, in precarious economic situation, living in remote village areas, unemployed, working in a company or willing to develop a new start-up as local gastronomy point in rural tourism. Simply click on the files and get the handbooks!


    • In this Handbook 1 you will find:

      • How to start-up a new business by establishing a local gastronomic point in their family type unit
      • Legal frameworks and necessary steps, 
      • How to provide local food satisfaction, 
      • How to ensure and measure quality, value, 
      • How to meet the expectation of the tourist, 
      • Necessary hygiene conditions
      • Costs and risks 


    • In this Handbook 2 you will find:

      • How to create the local gastronomy point as tourism destination image, 
      • How to use different social media channels for digital marketing, campaigns and networking, community building, distribution channels (travel agencies, locals and nationals)
      • Communication and storytelling
      • How to ensure sustainability and support to the local community for preserving the specific
      • Tourist destination and gastronomy market
      • Food satisfaction in relation to the overall experience of tourists
      • How to work with travel agencies and joining the gastronomy tourism routes


    • In this Handbook 3, you will find:

      • How to digitalize and promote the identity of cultural heritage rural gastronomy including: recipes, dishes, ingredients, raw local materials and local producers, old kitchen facilities (baking ovens, tools, fireplaces), legends, songs and clothing related to food, traditions 
      • Identification and digitalization of Ethno-diversity and Biodiversity in Rural Areas; 
      • How to create Data base of national and European recipe inventory.


    • In Handbook 4, you will find:

      • Actions to help tourism businesses go digital
      • How to plan and implement a digital marketing strategy
      • Creating and Managing Online reputation and use of social media
      • Marketing your business 
      • How a Food Tourism SME can promote itself as a gastronomy destination in the digital world

  • PR 2: Training Toolkits

    The training toolkits are focused on inclusive community development through tourism promotion and evaluation of the human resource pool within communities. The aim is to provide more effective methods to manage their local food resources better and to lead/contribute in developing tourism development policies of the community. Simply click and get the Training toolkits!