Kuialnyk Valley Tourist and Creative Cluster

Kuialnyk Valley Tourist and Creative Cluster is a cross-sectoral initiative based in Odesa region, Ukraine, bringing together local communities, businesses, creative professionals, civil society organisations and experts to unlock the economic, cultural and tourism potential of the Kuyalnyk Valley.

The cluster focuses on the sustainable development of the territory surrounding the Kuyalnyk Estuary and the communities of Krasnosilska, Usativska and Ivanivska.

Our mission is to transform the region's unique natural landscapes, cultural heritage and local identity into opportunities for entrepreneurship, job creation, tourism innovation and community development.

The cluster builds on the Chumatsky Way initiative, which explores the historical heritage of Ukrainian salt traders (Chumaks) and reinterprets it through contemporary tourism, creative industries, gastronomy and cultural experiences.

Our key areas of activity include:

• Creative and sustainable tourism development

• Cultural heritage preservation and contemporary interpretation

• Destination management and territorial branding

• Development of local entrepreneurship and SMEs

• Creative industries, art and cultural initiatives

• Gastronomic, rural and wellness tourism

• Human capital development and professional networking

• Cross-border cooperation and international partnerships

We aim to develop a sustainable cluster management model that connects public institutions, local businesses, educational organisations and civil society.

Our long-term vision is to position the Kuyalnyk Valley as a distinctive creative tourism destination and a model for sustainable regional development by 2035.

We welcome cooperation with European clusters, tourism organisations, creative industries, regional development agencies, universities and international partners interested in developing innovative tourism destinations and resilient local economies.