The Spanish Mountaineering Federation has published a document “Senderos Señalizados y Desarrollo Rural Sostenible”. The aim of this studio how walking activities can contribute to rural development. The studio can be downloaded in pdf. and there is also an informative video. http://www.noticiasfedme.es/index.php?mmod=article&file=details&iN=107
The LOHAS concept (Lifestyle of Health and sustainability) describes an estimated 290 billion dollars U.S. marketplace. This marketplace for goods and services are focused on health, environment, social justice, personal development and sustainable living. Approximately 13-19% of the adults in the U.S. are currently considered LOHAS consumers, but their power as a consumer remains untapped. […]
Miquel Alimentació, RETECORK and ICTA presented a campaign with the title “Gràcies a Tu (Thanks to you)” in Palafrugell on the 4th May, a project whose aim is the sustainability of the cork forests and the improvement of the environment through the recycling of cork plugs. In this campaign, which will be implanted simultaneously in […]
Is a local coffee producers network, which are usually some of the last establishments which are still open, and therefore have a very important social cohesion component. http://www.bistrotdepays.com/ In the QUI SOMMES NOUS part, there is an explanation of the conditions to become a part of this network, which are to be located in towns […]
The «Cinquè Llac» route is a good example of the creation of a tourist product based on the principles of responsible tourism, as well as the conservation and valorisation of the territory, and the public-private cooperation. This project was created by a group of tourist entrepreneurs of this territory. It is a walking route located […]
The Consorci per la Promoció dels Municipis del Moianès is an active entity whose aim is to enhance the value of the territory and of agricultural products as the base of the economic and tourist development of these area. DCB has collaborated in launching actions which are included in the Tourist Dinamization Plan for the […]
On the 30th and 31st March we attended the Destination Nature event which takes place annually in Paris. Even though this year there weren’t as many exhibitors as in previous years, we found some really interesting ideas such as holiday packs conceived with responsible and ecologic tourist products. We also saw how family trips are […]
The Estació Biològica del Pallars Jussà organise this Easter an interpretative excursion to discover the butterflies of the agricultural ambient of the Talarn surroundings. The excursion will be on Saturday 7th April from 11:00 to 12:30 hours and is open for all the family. http://blocs.xarxanet.org/ebpallarsjussa/
DCB have collaborated in preparing the documentation for the presentation of projects to the FEDER 2007-2013 programm, linked with an economic and tourist development aim. These projects are: To restore visitable spots of the “Ecomuseu del Moianès”, presented by the “Consorci per la promoció dels municipis del Moianès The Rehabilitation of the catalan farm of […]
Xarxa de Turisme Responsable, in collaboration with ICRT (International Centre for Responsible Tourism) organize a responsible tourism event in Barcelona. The sessions will be held on Friday 30th March from 17:30 to 20 hours, and on Sunday 1st April from 10:30 to 14:30 hours. Harold Goodwin, a world-renowned authority on responsible tourism, will take part […]