Innovative and sustainable business in the Alpine area

The development of the Alpine Area increasingly depends on the expansion of innovative and sustainable businesses. In this scenario multifunctional agriculture and sustainable tourism and services represent the key factors to preserve natural resources and, contemporary, to increase quality of life and employment in the Alpine Area. On this point of view the expected contributions should focus on: a) Case studies of innovative and sustainable businesses in the Alpine areas b) New incentive policies for SMEs in mountain areas c) Tools to enhance integration between agriculture and tourism d) Innovative models of BP for multifunctional enterprises, between agriculture and tourism e) Sustainability vs. Competitiveness for the development of mountain areas