The number of tourists grows. Related services are offered by local
municipalities and other entrepreneurs. A new law on tourism is passed
(accommodations and standards). RT is considered an opportunity by
a growing number of farmers and residents. Accommodations in the
farms are provided and tourism income support agricultural income.
External corporations may invest in RT accommodations. Tourists
support local demand for agri-products and art crafts. Investments on
farm houses support other related small firms activities. Rural regime
is under transition towards multifunctionality (e.g. Alsace,
Champagne, Cognac and Aveyron in France, Umbria, Marche and
Abruzzo in Italy, Aragón and Asturias in Spain).