The article describes the activities of the Arts for Rural Development Foundation
and the Hungarian Tourism Programme Foundation (MTPA) and details how they support
online solutions for festival tourism and sustainability. By means of examples, the
Arts for Rural Development Foundation shows how festivals can be a tool for rural
development. The Valley of Arts Festival and the Kerekdomb Festival are outstanding
examples of cultural events which have had a long-term impact on the region’s economy
and community. The Foundation’s mission is to boost the economy of rural areas and
to preserve and promote local cultural and built heritage. Involving volunteers and
partners, excellent communication and sustainable methods, the events actively support
rural development.The MTPA focuses on the development and competitiveness of the domestic
events sector by providing professional materials, conferences and international contacts.
RaKÉTa supports the professional development of event organisers and the coordination
of events through a scholarship programme and a unique calendar of events. The Valley
of Arts Festival’s sustainability strategy reduces its environmental footprint through
a range of environmentally friendly solutions, supporting public transport and making
progress on waste management. The MTPA also focuses on trainingevent organisers and
increasing their international visibility, helping the Hungarian events sector to
grow and become more competitive.
