The Make GMR Great Again (#Gemer) Action Plan aims to give a new boost to tourism development in the Gemer region through coordinated cross-border cooperation. The initiative builds on the region’s rich cultural heritage, outstanding natural assets, and strong potential for active tourism. By combining these strengths, the project will contribute to creating a more attractive, competitive, and sustainable tourist destination.<\/p>\n
Nine partner organisations from Slovakia and Hungary are cooperating on the implementation of the Action Plan. EGTC Via Carpatia is responsible for coordinating the implementation of the Action Plan, supporting cooperation among partners, providing training for tourism stakeholders, and carrying out joint regional marketing activities. The investment activities are being implemented by eight project partners under the leadership of the Ko\u0161ice Self-Governing Region. \u2022 Restoration of Cultural Heritage<\/strong><\/p>\n The Action Plan will restore several important cultural heritage sites, including the Andr\u00e1ssy Gallery of the Mining Museum in Ro\u017e\u0148ava, the Bebek Chapel in Ple\u0161ivec, the historic Rosszgy\u00e1r blast furnace in Beretka, the historic apple orchard and its surroundings in Gombasek, and the water mill in Kiskov\u00e1csv\u00e1g\u00e1s. In addition, an interactive digital exhibition will be established at Edel\u00e9ny Castle, offering visitors an enhanced cultural experience.<\/p>\n \u2022 Development of Active Tourism Attractions<\/strong><\/p>\n A new observation tower will be built in Sz\u00e1dalm\u00e1s. The staircase and viewpoint leading to the rock viewpoint above the entrance to the Baradla Cave in Aggtelek will be restored, and the zipline in Gombasek will be expanded.<\/p>\n \u2022 Development of Cycling Infrastructure<\/strong><\/p>\n The Ko\u0161ice Self-Governing Region will construct an 11.4-kilometre cycling route between the municipalities of Slavec and Ro\u017e\u0148ava, improving regional accessibility and creating new opportunities for cycling tourism.<\/p>\n \u2022 Partnership and Joint Tourism Marketing<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the main objectives of the Action Plan is to ensure that the development activities implemented by Slovak and Hungarian partners complement one another and jointly contribute to building a unified tourism identity for the Gemer region while strengthening its international visibility.<\/p>\n Expected Results<\/strong> Implementation period: 1 May 2026 \u2013 31 August 2029<\/strong><\/p>\n Total Action Plan budget: EUR 3,838,315.92<\/strong><\/p>\n European Union contribution: EUR 3,070,652.74<\/strong><\/p>\n The Make GMR Great Again Action Plan is being implemented under the Interreg Hungary\u2013Slovakia Programme with the support of the European Union.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":11151,"template":"","class_list":["post-11158","projekty","type-projekty","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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\nMain Activities of the Action Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nRestoration of cultural and natural tourist attractions;
\nExpansion of active tourism and cycling tourism opportunities;
\nStrengthening of cross-border cooperation;
\nImplementation of joint tourism marketing activities;
\nIncreased visitor numbers and enhanced economic and tourism competitiveness of the Gemer region.<\/p>\n