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Table 5 Comparison of survey results from Lusatia and the Rhenish Mining District about transformation into a tourist region

From: How Germany is phasing out lignite: insights from the Coal Commission and local communities

Transformation into a tourist region: survey results from Lusatia

Transformation into a tourist region: survey results from the Rhenish mining district

Insufficient gastronomic offers

Hospitality industry is not focused on the transformation process

No professionalization of cultural management

Inadequate coordination of current and future events

Weak network building between local stakeholders

Harmonization of promotions and branding is missing

Inactive spots of cultural heritage

Storytelling could be used for commercialization

Many regions and spaces are undeveloped and unconnected for tourism

Accessibility and quality standards should be universally considered

Not activated potential for adventure, nature and wilderness activities

Non-activated potential for adventure, nature and wilderness activities