Hanseatic Approach to New Sustainable Alliances (HANSA)

Title	Hanseatic Approach to New Sustainable Alliances
Abbreviation	HANSA
Programme	Central Baltic Programme 2014 - 2020

1. Gotland Tourism Development Agency “Inspiration Gotland” (Sweden) (lead partner)
2. Region Gotland (Sweden)
3. Pärnu City Government (Estonia)
4. Viljandi Town Council (Estonia)
5. Cēsis Culture and Tourism Centre (Latvia)
6. Koknese County Council (Latvia)
7. Limbaži Municipality (Latvia)
8. Pārgauja Municipality (Latvia)
9. Valmiera City Council (Latvia)
10. Kuldīga Municipality (Latvia)
11. Vidzeme Planning Region (Latvia)

Project objectives

1. To make the Hanseatic heritage visible.
2. To make the Hansa a leading brand for tourism in the Baltic Sea Region.
3. To develop new interesting tourism products.

Activities

1. Detailed Hansa history research in the project teritorry.
2. Development of new tourism packages.
3. Promotion of tourism packages and routes.
4. Ensuring marketing and information accessibility.

Results

1. More visitors all year round.
2. The label Hansa Culinary combines Hanseatic heritage with good local food.
3. Interesting biking, walking and trekking tours to attract people from far and near.

Budget

Total budget: 2 180 939 EUR

Vidzeme Planning Region budget: 165 021 EUR

Implementation period

01.10.2015 – 31.12.2018

Contacts

Rūta Ročāne
Mob. tel.: +371 64116007
e-mail: ruta.rocane@vidzeme.lv