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Pilot project Sustainability through common rural tourism quality aspects for BSR. Antra Damberga Latvian Country Tourism Association Lauku ceļotājs. Review on sustainable rural tourism development in Latvia. inventory of the current situation and negative impacts
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Pilot projectSustainability through common rural tourism quality aspects for BSR Antra Damberga Latvian Country Tourism Association Lauku ceļotājs
Review on sustainable rural tourism development in Latvia inventory of the current situation and negative impacts recommendations for actions to prevent / reduce the negative environmental, economic and social aspects at all stakeholder levels presented at the national RT conference on February 3, 2006 (400 participants) konferences
Sustainability criteria in RT quality system 1-4 category Locally produced food products offered to tourists Waste disposed according to the local administrative regulations (contract with a waste management company) 2-4 category Disposable tableware and other single use items not used Co-operation with local providers/services 3-4 category Provide guests with appropriate information about e.g. local nature,organic farming and local culture Continuous attention to environmental impact of the establishment, improvement of environment and nature protection measures
Sustainability criteria in RT quality system 4 category Provide guests with information on sustainable behaviour Maximum use of environment and human friendly materials in case of new constructions or renovations The landscape and regional architecture traditions respected in case of new constructions or renovations Traditional building techniques respected in case of new constructions or renovations
Sustainability criteria in RT quality system and branding fishing horse riding seminars health & beauty skiiing for kids party facilities
Thank you for attention! Contact us! www.traveller.lv antra@celotajs.lv Latvian Country Tourism Association “Lauku ceļotājs” Kugu str. 11, Riga, Latvia Tel.: +371 7617600, Fax: +371 7830041, e-mail: lauku@celotajs.lv