Inclusive Tourism as a Development and Investment Opportunity in the Danube Region

The internation conference Inclusive Tourism as a Development and Investment Opportunity in the Danube will bring together stakehodlers from across the Danube region to explore how inclusive tourism can serve as a driver for sustainable development, invesment in the built environment and social innovation.

The event will focus on the role of accessibility and participation in shaping resilient communities, and on the importance of inclusion in both tourism infrastructure and service design.

Organised by Institute Iskriva in cooperation with key regional and EU partners, the conference builds on the work of several EU-funded projects, including IBC, CAST,  Spaces4All, ICTr-CE, and NONA.

Programme Overview 

Evening Gathering – Monday, 2 June 2025

18:00 → Informal networking gathering and project marketplace

To warmly welcome all speakers and participants, we invite you to join us for an informal evening gathering on Monday, 2 June at 18:00 at Terme Vivat.

This relaxed pre-conference event will feature a tasting of awarded sparkling wines and traditional Slovenian food, offering a flavourful introduction to the Pomurje region.

Alongside the social programme, we will also host a Project Marketplace — a space where EU-funded projects will be presented through posters and materials, highlighting their key results and contributions to inclusive tourism and regional development. This is a valuable opportunity to explore potential synergies, learn from practical experiences, and initiate new connections across initiatives.

Conference and Networking  – Tuesday, 3 June 2025

09:00–14:30 → Conference programme

The main conference will feature keynote speeches, expert contributions, and practical examples from the field of inclusive tourism. Speakers will address the role of accessibility in tourism investment, service quality, and community development. Particular focus will be placed on the relevance of inclusive tourism for rural and remote areas in the Danube region.

As part of the programme, a special moment will be dedicated to the official handover of portable induction hearing loop systems to healthcare institutions in the Pomurje region. This symbolic act, organised in collaboration with the CE-Spaces4All project, highlights the importance of practical steps toward greater accessibility in public services.

14:30–16:30 → Lunch and networking

Following the morning conference sessions, all participants are invited to stay for a networking lunch, served between 14:30 and 16:30.

This time is reserved for strengthening connections, exchanging reflections, and continuing conversations in an informal and friendly setting.
The networking lunch is an integral part of the programme, designed to build relationships among stakeholders from different sectors and countries of the Danube region.