The 7th edition of the Training Academy on Cultural Routes, organised by the European Institute of Cultural Routes, the Cooperation Network of European Routes of the Emperor Charles V and the European and Ibero-American Academy of Yuste Foundation, with the support of the Regional Government of Extremadura and the Provincial Government of Caceres took place between the 12 and 15 June 2018 at the Royal Monastery of Yuste in Cuacos de Yuste, Extremadura, Spain.

The event was opened by Francisco MARTÍN (General Director for Tourism of the Regional Government of Extremadura), Rosario CORDERO, (President of the Province Council of Cáceres), José María HERNÁNDEZ GARCÍA, (Mayor of Cuacos of Yuste), Francesco FORGIONE, (President of the European Routes of Charles V), Juan Carlos MORENO PIÑERO, (Director of the European and Ibero-american Academy of Yuste Foundation), Ignacio MUÑOZ LLINÁS, (Delegate of National Heritage for the Royal Monastery of Yuste), Marianne BERGER MARJANOVIC, (Chair of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe), Eladio FERNANDEZ GALIANO, (Head of Democratic Initiatives Department, Council of Europe) and Stefano DOMINIONI (Executive Secretary of the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe and Director of the European Institute of Cultural Routes).

The 2018 edition of the Training Academy brought together some 70 participants from 16 countries, representatives of 20 certified Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, 15 networks candidate for certification, and representatives of other organizations such as the Iberoamerican States Organization (OEI).

During four days, using interactive methods and working groups, participants analysed ways in which to give more visibility to the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, how the use of technology can boost activity, how to take advantage of the potential of social network and the importance of establishing strategic alliances and partnerships. The meeting provided the opportunity for fruitful debates on innovation for Cultural Routes and the (re)interpretation of European cultural heritage, highlighting the role of heritage, culture and tourism as engines for local development and the promotion of European values.

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