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CATALAN RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARDS

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PRESS RELEASE
Barcelona, international focal point for responsible tourism
From 1st to 4th of [...]


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ALPINE PEARLS

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A member of this organization is [...]


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BEST WISHES AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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RESPECT THE MOUNTAINS

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Mountains are an essential part of our planet. They  provide essential fresh water to billions of people worldwide, are home to wildlife, flora and fauna and offer a place for mountain lovers to be [...]


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RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARDS 2012

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The “Responsible Tourism Awards” are organised by www.responsibletravel.com .
Launched in 2004, the Awards are run in association with partners  World Travel Market, Metro Newspaper, Geographical Magazine and International Centre for Responsible Tourism at Leeds Metropolitan University. Virgin Holidays have [...]


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New cycling tourism studies in Europe

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Cycling tourism is one of the biggest  growth sectors in tourism, as shown by several studies that have been published recently, and presented in our blog.
http://www.decaba.com/en/cicloturisme-a-franca/
http://www.decaba.com/en/oportunitats-del-turisme-de-bicicleta-a-alemanya/
Recently there have been new studies on this growing [...]


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39 Festival de l’Image Sous-Marine - Marsella

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The “Festival Mondial de l’Image Sous-Marine” is in all probability the main festival dedicated to submarine image in cinema, photography, video, books, guides and other applications. This event is celebrated anually in Marseille, although [...]


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Open Days 2012 valoration

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OPEN DAYS

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The OPEN DAYS – European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and [...]


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Longe Côte (walking in shallow waters)

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The French Hiking Federation has explained the popularity of this coastal aquatic march, a sport discipline [...]


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