Conservation | European Ecotourism Conference 2010

Fall in love with responsible tourism

by Ron Mader

Fall in love with responsible tourism. Make your plans now to join us online for the next Responsible Tourism Week. Our unconventional, online unconference takes place Feb 14-18, 2011.

Background: Responsible Tourism Week is a fun mash-up exploring down to earth applications of noble concepts including responsible tourism, the local travel movement and ecotourism [...]

Sustainable Tourism in Slitere National Park

Proposals for environmental policy based on demonstration of environmental, social and economic benefits from tourism in the Sl from Aivar Ruukel on Vimeo.

EuroEco 2010 Asnate Ziemele

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Ecotourism in Protected Areas of Armenia

Ecotourism in Protected Areas of Armenia from Aivar Ruukel on Vimeo.

EuroEco 2010 Zhanna Galyan

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Marelisi - how to establish a new ecovillage

Marelisi – how to establish a new ecovillage from Aivar Ruukel on Vimeo.

EuroEco 2010 Marta Tudela

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The PAN Parks Tourism Model

Barbara Mayer from PAN Parks will present the tourism model of Europes best preserved wilderness areas. Be prepared and enjoy her presentation now on Slideshare.

Barbara Mayer PAN Parks Tourism Model

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PAN Park Borjomi-Kharagauli is hosting this year’s Europe’s Wilderness Days, the annual conference of the PAN Parks Foundation which is a unique event bringing together people dedicated to European wilderness protection. The ninth conference in a row – is to be held between 4-8 September 2010 in Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park, Georgia.

Excellence confirmed in Central Balkan

Bulgarian Central Balkan National Park keeps up high standards of wilderness conservation and is one the best European wilderness areas – this is the outcome of the international monitoring carried out in the Bulgarian PAN Park to assess the wilderness protection work done in the past few years. Read whole story at PAN Parks website.

“This is like walking on a giant sponge!”

The new York Times Explorer journalist Clifford J. Levy writes about his Bog-Trekking experience in Estonia.

” The ground wobbled like soft pudding, as if we were in a fun house attraction. Our arms flapped as we tried to maintain our balance. Giggles all around.” he colorfully describes his trip to Lahemaa National Park.

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TIES Innovation Award launched

As part of The International Ecotourism Society’s 20th anniversary initiatives, a new award program has been launched. TIES Innovation Leadership in Sustainable Tourism Awards are to honor those who are making a positive difference in the tourism industry by implementing innovative actions that effectively support and promote sustainable and responsible travel, and benefit conservation and [...]

Explore Europe’s Wild Treasures competition

PAN Parks Foundation has launched a campaign to raise awareness of Europe’s excellent wilderness areas, the 11 certified PAN Parks around Europe. During a 11-week competition there are several prizes to be won through draws: weekly prizes of outdoor gear and the grand prize: one knowledgable and lucky winner will receive a trip to Majella [...]