We want to present the following press release 7th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations Awards for Responsible Tourism: PRESS RELEASE Barcelona, international focal point for responsible tourism From 1st to 4th of October the 7th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations will bring together world experts on responsible tourism to debate the […]
This network, initiated by Montsià Actiu in 2012 with the collaboration of different social and economic actors from Delta de l’Ebre, is compounded by the main rice producers territories around Spain located in protected natural areas. These territories are Doñana in Andalusia, la Albufera in València and el Delta de l’Ebre in Catalunya Rice Grower Territories […]
Tourism is one of the main economic sector in the world and the third economic sector in Europe. It represents the 10% of the GDP and the 12% of the Europe employment, and it has been defined by several worldwide and European institutions as one of the sectors with more opportunities of future development. This […]
There is a good article dedicated to the Natural Reserves under the title of “Fourteen nature treasures”, includes an interview with Juan Carlos del Olmo, WWF Spain general secretary, which was published last March 24th in the EL PAÍS SEMANAL “ESPAÑA EN POSITIVO” magazine. Here you will find the article “Fourteen nature treasures”. The article […]
The 7th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destination will take place in Barcelona from the 1st to the 4th October 2013. The conference will be co-chaired by Mr. Jordi Ficapal, the Director of the Sant Ignasi Observatory of Responsible Tourism (Universitat Ramon Llull), and Professor Harold Goodwin, ICRETH, Leeds Metropolitan University. The event’s schedule will […]
The European Commission, in collaboration with other European organizations, such as Surrey University in the United Kingdom, has promoted the creation of a European tourism system of indicators for the sustainable management of destinations. This system is addressed to local and regional authorities, specially the tourism managing organizations, to incorporate sustainability as central and integral […]
In a previous post on this blog we talked about “Respect the Mountains”. This organization creates awareness about mountain areas, promoting sustainable tourism and drawing attention to these unique areas. A member of this organization is Alpine Pearls. This is an association of 28 Alpine tourist areas specialized as a environmentally friendly destinations. Some areas of Germany, […]
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 inspired, to play and to adventure. During the sky season many tourists visit the Alps every year, and the environmental damages […]
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 supported the Awards as headline sponsor since 2007. The Awards try to inspire changes on the tourist industry, and are based […]