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Are you a farmer, fisher or artisan? Do you run a catering establishment or welcome visitors in rural areas?


SEED, with the support of the Malta Tourism Authority, is developing a Practical Guide for Rural Tourism Stakeholders in Malta.


It's aim is to provide practical tools and recommendations for tourism in rural areas, based on the needs of the community.


There are no right or wrong answers - we want to learn from your experience!


Responses are confidential. You may choose whether or not to share the name of your activity.

Where is your activity based?
How long have you been active in this activity?
Less than 5 years
Between 6 and 15 years
Between 16 and 25 years
More than 25 years
What is your age group?
18-24 yo
25-34 yo
35-44 yo
45-54 yo
55-64 yo
+ 65 yo

For this questionnaire, we consider rural tourism to be:


Tourism experiences in the Maltese Islands that are connected to local ways of life, such as agriculture, fishing, food, crafts, nature and village traditions, and that involve small-scale, locally run activity.

Before reading this definition, were you aware this kind of tourism exists in Malta?
Yes, absolutely
Not that much
Not at all
Other
Which of the following best describes your current situation?
I already offer activities or experiences for visitors
I do not offer tourism activities, but I have considered it
I do not offer tourism activities and have not really considered it

Active rural tourism project leaders

Is tourism currently an important source of income for you?
Not at all
A small complement
A significant part
Main source
How has this touristic activity changed over time?
Growing
Stable
Decreasing
Do you ever feel like you are reaching your limits (time, space, resources, energy)? Have you ever had to refuse visitors or limit activity? Why?
Yes I reached my limits and had to refuse visitors or limit activity
Yes I reached my limits but want to continue to grow
No my limits are not reached and I would like to grow more
I don't want to reach my limits so I limit activity or refuse visitors
Are there periods when the activity becomes difficult to manage?
Have you noticed any negative impacts provoked by this touristic activity (on your work, environment, or community)?
Do you feel your area is currently
Not visited
Moderately visited
Very visited / under pressure
It depends on the season

Tools for managing rural tourism

What is your opinion on the following tools for managing rural tourism? 

Visitor caps (limits on the number of visitors)
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Don't know
Licensing depending on the type of activity
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Don't know
Caps on short-term rental days (e.g. Airbnbs can only be rented out for 90 days a year)
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Don't know
Restricting car access to fragile natural areas (not for residents)
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Don't know
Tax on every tourist
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Don't know
Land use / building restrictions for touristic accommodations
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Don't know
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