This paper studies networking in rural tourism from a gender perspective comparing pre and post Covid period. The empirical study consisted of a questionnaire
answered by 154 tourism promoters. Results showed a higher percentage of promoters belonging to an association during the Covid-19. There was a link between
receiving training and belonging to an association and a signifcant relationship
between participation in associations and receiving public funds, this relationship
being found more among male promoters. On the other hand, a higher score was
given by women for the advantages of networking, and mainly for the following:
‘Simplifes the management of booking’.
