Philosophy
Gesäuse Partner-Network
What requirements must you meet as a Gesäuse partner?
To become a genuine Gesäuse partner, the following criteria should apply to you:
- Your business must be located within the Gesäuse tourism region.
- You recognise and support the values of the national park, nature park,wilderness area and tourism association. For example, you are committed to maximum environmental protection and sustainability in your business.
- ou are very willing to actively contribute ideas and cooperation to the network.
- You live and love regionality (use of regional products and raw materials, region-specific services, new inventions or traditional products).
- Your product or service is as specific to Gesäuse as possible and may even only be found here in the region.
- The network wants to be economically successful. It is therefore important to contribute services on a scale that is or should be economically relevant. An exception is made for associations or cultural organisations that meet all other criteria and bring added value to the network.
- You identify with the quality and partnership criteria or with the criteria in your industry (see Quality and Partnership Criteria 2023+).
- Your business must have been in existence for at least one, preferably two years, so that the partner network can assess whether you are a good fit.
How to become a Gesäuse Partner
Admission to the partner network follows a certain procedure:
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Preliminary information: It is advisable to have a brief informal conversation with a member of the network or one of the supporting organizations beforehand.
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Filling out the application form: You can find the application form on the partner website (partner.gesaeuse.at/downloads) and
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Presentation of the business to the network: If your application is approved, you will have the opportunity to present your business to the partner council. The council will then decide on your admission to the network.
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Finally, you sign the partnership agreement, which makes the partnership official.
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Benefits and training: As a member, you can expect numerous benefits and also a few obligations. Twice a year, you will have the opportunity to get to know the network and the participating institutions at a regional training session.
What to expect...
BECAUSE IT MAKES SENSE TO SHOWCASE GOOD PARTNERSHIPS.
- You are officially visible as part of the Gesäuse Partner Network.
- Your clay tablet at the entrance is more than just decoration: it is a statement.
- You can use the partner label – online, offline, on anything that looks good.
- You are (more) visible in print products and on the partner website.
LEARN FROM EACH OTHER. GROW TOGETHER.
- Interesting workshops with professionals from the region and beyond.
- Excursions and company visits – new places, new perspectives, new ideas.
- Regular get-togethers and events – because networking works better over a beer or organic apple juice.
- WhatsApp and other platforms for quick exchanges.
- Joint projects often arise during chats – we actively promote cooperation.
- Direct line to the supporting organisations: you are closer to decisions and developments.
LOTS IN IT: FOR EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO BE HEARD AND SEEN.
- Together we are more: coordinated marketing under the "Gesäuse umbrella" achieves more than each of us could on our own.
- Presentation of your business online and offline: including on the partner website and partner map.
- Professional photo shoot when you join – for you, your business, your product.
- Best purchasing conditions for Gesäuse goodies: glasses, napkins, bags, etc.
- Access to the Gesäuse photo database: top images for your communications.
- You can become part of the exclusive Gesäuse product range – with support for branding (including a graphics subsidy) and diverse marketing.
- At network events, you and your offering will gain a stage, an audience and visibility.
- Innovation is an important lever for development in the region. That's why we award the Gesäuse Innovation Prize every year – including for your ideas!
What we expect...
YOU SUPPORT THE IDEA OF GESÄUSE.
- You live and breathe regionality and sustainability and are passionate about Gesäuse – not just on paper.
- You share the values of the national park, nature park, geopark and wilderness area.
- You identify with the criteria of your industry and adhere to them.
YOU ARE INVOLVED – WITH YOUR HEART, YOUR HEAD AND YOUR HANDSHAKE.
- You actively participate in the network.
- You share feedback, ideas and suggestions.
- You regularly take part in network meetings, evaluations or regular get-togethers. Not because you have to, but because you are interested in the development of the region as well as your own, and it is important to you to contribute to the benefit of all.
YOU KNOW: GOOD WORK PAYS OFF.
- Your product or service is typical of the Gesäuse region – unique, regional, high-quality.
- You take the environment, energy efficiency and resource conservation into account in your business.
- You meet the network's quality and partnership criteria and use regional products.
- You are never concerned solely with individual marketing and your own turnover, but with the network and the entire region.
YOU ARE PART OF A LARGER WHOLE.
- You are open to exchange and cooperation with other partners.
- You contribute services that are or will become economically relevant.
- You do your part to keep the network strong – e.g. by mutually promoting events/offers and paying your membership fees on time.
- You show that you are proud to be part of the network – e.g. by placing your Gesäuse clay tablet in a prominent position in your business.
- Actions that increase individual sales
- Marketing for individual businesses