Thursday, May 29, 2008
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Arno ja Indrek
Arno ja Indrek
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Friday, May 09, 2008
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Responsible Tourism Conference in Tallinn, Estonia
"Developing Responsible Tourism” Conference
Date: 6 May 2008
Place: Nordic Hotel Forum
Moderator: Robert Oetjan
The conference is organised in co-operation with the Enterprise Estonia Tourist Board, Estonian Walking Union and Estonian Ecotourism Association.
Purpose of the Conference: To inform the Estonian public of the importance of responsible development in the planning of the development of tourism and of development in general. At the conference we would like to touch on topics that every individual, as a consumer and as a developer, comes across in their daily lives. Our lives and daily business activities can be sustainable only if we are aware of the main functioning processes, and everyone personally acknowledges their responsibility in improving and preserving their physical and social environment.
The general purpose of the conference: to preserve to a greater extent that which we wish to keep and show to others - that we do not destroy it first!
Target group: Tourism sector employees, development workers, planners, funding bodies, decision makers.
Preliminary conference schedule:
10. 00 – 10.15
Opening
10.15 – 10.45
AN INTRODUCTION TO HELP US TO UNDERSTAND WHY WE NEED TO BE MORE SUSTAINABLE IN REGARD TO OUR SURROUNDINGS AND TAKE MORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR ACTIONS!
TOPICS: The positive and negative influences of tourism on our environment (can there be any at all; preserving our inheritance), to our economy (macroeconomic profit, part of the money tourists spend stays at the location), and to the community (also an understanding of the local culture; respect for the hosts), responsible business operation.
Professor Wolfgang Strasdas
Wolfgang is experienced in the topics of sustainable tourism (concept, positive and negative effects, examples) and tourism & climate change.
10.50 – 11.20
THEORETICAL SESSION. WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE ACTING? THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM/RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT (EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE), DEMAND, SUPPLY, DESTINATIONS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, LOBBYING. WITH SOME EXAMPLES FROM AUSTRIA.
What is responsible tourism?
Why responsible / sustainable tourism?
Demands from the consumer
Challenges from the tourist destination side
Some experiences from case studies – positive results and obstacles
Käsestrasse Bregenzerwald (Cheese Road Bregenzerwald)
Gentle Mobility Werfenweng
Industrial heritage as tourism USP – examples from Austria and Germany
Reasons why. Austrian case studies – political framework
Lessons to be learned for tourism planning
Other points that can be included as an assignment
1) brings greater economic profit to the local community, raises the welfare of the hosting community, improves work conditions / possibilities;
2) involves the local community in decisions that bring change to their lives;
3) makes a positive contribution to preserving the natural / cultural inheritance and diversity of the world;
4) offers the tourist enjoyable experiences through contact with the local community, better understanding of local culture, social and environmental questions;
5) minimizes the negative economical, social and environmental influence and;
6) is culturally sensitive, develops respect between tourist and host, creates local pride and trust.
Christian Baumgartner
Austria
11.20 – 11.40
Why do we have to be more responsible?
1.Introduction / why do we have to think about this topic today?
2.What has changed during the past 10-20 years in tourism in connection with climate change (also in connection with how the country is utilised)? What is waiting ahead? Some global examples, trends, changes and forecasts.
3.What conclusions should we draw from this? If we are not aware of these vital aspects and influences, what can happen, particularly in tourism? Examples from irreversible changes that have already taken place.
4.What are the vital steps, from the point of view of the strategic development of tourism, that governments and other similar institutions should take, so that the situation would improve, not worsen?
5.What concrete steps could we start with today, for everyone who is working in tourism, or other, development industries, where natural resources are an essential component? Examples will be added to end on a positive note and give everyone something to take home - what to do.
Light introduction, but already here we could start distilling problematic areas, solutions, examples of solutions.
Academic topic, but good practical examples would increase the credibility of the lecture and the connection with the actual situation
Niek Beunders
Holland
11.40 – 12.00 Coffee break
12.00 – 12.30
What is happening in Estonia, what could we do so that the development of our tourism becomes more responsible?
What is happening in Estonia (undesirable consequences that have already surfaced)?
The opposition to tourism rises in communities.
Land owners try to restrict access and right of passage.
Their arguments (exhausting nature, disturbing the local community, decreased security).
The number of untouched natural habitats has decreased (nature reserves and places of natural beauty are increasingly utilised).
The development of housing spreading to places of natural beauty (they give the developer a unique selling point, but in the community this increases the dislike for those who access and pass through green areas.).
Places of interest are seasonally over-exploited and not looked after adequately.
What do we want to see in Estonia in the future? The prerequisite for the following is that tourists want to see unspoiled natural sights and a vital culture, and Estonians want to live owning exactly this.
Estonian nature and culture remains, our common national property.
The number of unspoiled nature reserves remains the same or increases.
Tourism does not change the usual lifestyle of the community, but supports its continued existence.
Ethical principles are preserved (everyone’s rights and responsibilities recognised).
Continued rights of access and passage.
Owner’s rights are provided for by regulations and everyone’s right is balanced.
Communities are interested in tourism and see profit in it.
The number of tourists is dispersed seasonally and territorially.
Tourists accept the principles of sustainability (move without leaving traces, without disturbing the community).
In local government planning, the main emphasis is on public interests (the interests of the community and the environment); the developer’s interests come second.
Business operators have accepted sustainable acting practises and joined the standards of operation.
The development of hiking routes and service point frameworks are based on sustainability principles.
Canoe tourism has decreased. Most tourists prefer to travel by local transport, bicycle or on foot and stay in one region for longer.
Presenter: Elina Rääsk, Estonia
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 14.00
Planning (towns, regions etc). Does one take into account the direction of the development, capacities, influences, increasing burden, of tourism? Sustainable property development, etc.
Pille Metspalu
14.00 – 14.30
A discussion on the legal aspects of planning and responsibility.
Presenter: From Law Office Aivar Pilv
14.30 – 15.00 Coffee break
15.00 – 15.30
Fair Trade in Tourism (FTT)
A brief summary of Fair Trade. What is Fair Trade in tourism? (history and connections, principles, examples / countries, destinations). Where does one use Fair Trade Tourism and how long has it been practiced? Studies on its impact, knowledge of it among people, connections with responsible tourism?
Does FTT have an impact on the reputation of the destination? Do tourists prefer destinations which prioritise FTT? FTT / its impact on the community and its development.
A practical session: What to do and where to start: Some good examples.
Rolf Pfeifer
Postfach 50 02 06
D - 79028 Freiburg
Telephone: 0049 – 761 / 13776888
E-mail: info@forumandersreisen.de
rolf.pfeifer@forumandersreisen.de
15.30 – 16.30
THE NEXT LEVEL:
BUSINESS OPERATOR’S SESSION
Case study 1
ITALY / HOW A BUSINESS OPEARTOR IS INVOLVED IN THIS GLOBAL PROCESS AND WHAT PROFIT/LOSSES HE CAN HAVE IF HE REMAINS INDIFFERENT!
Business operator and responsible action: What and why?
20 min
Italian example: Introduction - a global approach: why does the business operator need to think about responsible action? A more business operator-centred approach - what motivates a business operator? Clients and their expectations of the services, the business operator and their expectations of the client.
Case study 2
20 min
Case study 3
20 min
Andreas Ferrano, Italy
Alessio Satta, Italy
Ammende Villa
16.30 – 17.15
Fair Trade in Estonia
Date: 6 May 2008
Place: Nordic Hotel Forum
Moderator: Robert Oetjan
The conference is organised in co-operation with the Enterprise Estonia Tourist Board, Estonian Walking Union and Estonian Ecotourism Association.
Purpose of the Conference: To inform the Estonian public of the importance of responsible development in the planning of the development of tourism and of development in general. At the conference we would like to touch on topics that every individual, as a consumer and as a developer, comes across in their daily lives. Our lives and daily business activities can be sustainable only if we are aware of the main functioning processes, and everyone personally acknowledges their responsibility in improving and preserving their physical and social environment.
The general purpose of the conference: to preserve to a greater extent that which we wish to keep and show to others - that we do not destroy it first!
Target group: Tourism sector employees, development workers, planners, funding bodies, decision makers.
Preliminary conference schedule:
10. 00 – 10.15
Opening
10.15 – 10.45
AN INTRODUCTION TO HELP US TO UNDERSTAND WHY WE NEED TO BE MORE SUSTAINABLE IN REGARD TO OUR SURROUNDINGS AND TAKE MORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OUR ACTIONS!
TOPICS: The positive and negative influences of tourism on our environment (can there be any at all; preserving our inheritance), to our economy (macroeconomic profit, part of the money tourists spend stays at the location), and to the community (also an understanding of the local culture; respect for the hosts), responsible business operation.
Professor Wolfgang Strasdas
Wolfgang is experienced in the topics of sustainable tourism (concept, positive and negative effects, examples) and tourism & climate change.
10.50 – 11.20
THEORETICAL SESSION. WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE ACTING? THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM/RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT (EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENCE), DEMAND, SUPPLY, DESTINATIONS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, LOBBYING. WITH SOME EXAMPLES FROM AUSTRIA.
What is responsible tourism?
Why responsible / sustainable tourism?
Demands from the consumer
Challenges from the tourist destination side
Some experiences from case studies – positive results and obstacles
Käsestrasse Bregenzerwald (Cheese Road Bregenzerwald)
Gentle Mobility Werfenweng
Industrial heritage as tourism USP – examples from Austria and Germany
Reasons why. Austrian case studies – political framework
Lessons to be learned for tourism planning
Other points that can be included as an assignment
1) brings greater economic profit to the local community, raises the welfare of the hosting community, improves work conditions / possibilities;
2) involves the local community in decisions that bring change to their lives;
3) makes a positive contribution to preserving the natural / cultural inheritance and diversity of the world;
4) offers the tourist enjoyable experiences through contact with the local community, better understanding of local culture, social and environmental questions;
5) minimizes the negative economical, social and environmental influence and;
6) is culturally sensitive, develops respect between tourist and host, creates local pride and trust.
Christian Baumgartner
Austria
11.20 – 11.40
Why do we have to be more responsible?
1.Introduction / why do we have to think about this topic today?
2.What has changed during the past 10-20 years in tourism in connection with climate change (also in connection with how the country is utilised)? What is waiting ahead? Some global examples, trends, changes and forecasts.
3.What conclusions should we draw from this? If we are not aware of these vital aspects and influences, what can happen, particularly in tourism? Examples from irreversible changes that have already taken place.
4.What are the vital steps, from the point of view of the strategic development of tourism, that governments and other similar institutions should take, so that the situation would improve, not worsen?
5.What concrete steps could we start with today, for everyone who is working in tourism, or other, development industries, where natural resources are an essential component? Examples will be added to end on a positive note and give everyone something to take home - what to do.
Light introduction, but already here we could start distilling problematic areas, solutions, examples of solutions.
Academic topic, but good practical examples would increase the credibility of the lecture and the connection with the actual situation
Niek Beunders
Holland
11.40 – 12.00 Coffee break
12.00 – 12.30
What is happening in Estonia, what could we do so that the development of our tourism becomes more responsible?
What is happening in Estonia (undesirable consequences that have already surfaced)?
The opposition to tourism rises in communities.
Land owners try to restrict access and right of passage.
Their arguments (exhausting nature, disturbing the local community, decreased security).
The number of untouched natural habitats has decreased (nature reserves and places of natural beauty are increasingly utilised).
The development of housing spreading to places of natural beauty (they give the developer a unique selling point, but in the community this increases the dislike for those who access and pass through green areas.).
Places of interest are seasonally over-exploited and not looked after adequately.
What do we want to see in Estonia in the future? The prerequisite for the following is that tourists want to see unspoiled natural sights and a vital culture, and Estonians want to live owning exactly this.
Estonian nature and culture remains, our common national property.
The number of unspoiled nature reserves remains the same or increases.
Tourism does not change the usual lifestyle of the community, but supports its continued existence.
Ethical principles are preserved (everyone’s rights and responsibilities recognised).
Continued rights of access and passage.
Owner’s rights are provided for by regulations and everyone’s right is balanced.
Communities are interested in tourism and see profit in it.
The number of tourists is dispersed seasonally and territorially.
Tourists accept the principles of sustainability (move without leaving traces, without disturbing the community).
In local government planning, the main emphasis is on public interests (the interests of the community and the environment); the developer’s interests come second.
Business operators have accepted sustainable acting practises and joined the standards of operation.
The development of hiking routes and service point frameworks are based on sustainability principles.
Canoe tourism has decreased. Most tourists prefer to travel by local transport, bicycle or on foot and stay in one region for longer.
Presenter: Elina Rääsk, Estonia
12.30 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 14.00
Planning (towns, regions etc). Does one take into account the direction of the development, capacities, influences, increasing burden, of tourism? Sustainable property development, etc.
Pille Metspalu
14.00 – 14.30
A discussion on the legal aspects of planning and responsibility.
Presenter: From Law Office Aivar Pilv
14.30 – 15.00 Coffee break
15.00 – 15.30
Fair Trade in Tourism (FTT)
A brief summary of Fair Trade. What is Fair Trade in tourism? (history and connections, principles, examples / countries, destinations). Where does one use Fair Trade Tourism and how long has it been practiced? Studies on its impact, knowledge of it among people, connections with responsible tourism?
Does FTT have an impact on the reputation of the destination? Do tourists prefer destinations which prioritise FTT? FTT / its impact on the community and its development.
A practical session: What to do and where to start: Some good examples.
Rolf Pfeifer
Postfach 50 02 06
D - 79028 Freiburg
Telephone: 0049 – 761 / 13776888
E-mail: info@forumandersreisen.de
rolf.pfeifer@forumandersreisen.de
15.30 – 16.30
THE NEXT LEVEL:
BUSINESS OPERATOR’S SESSION
Case study 1
ITALY / HOW A BUSINESS OPEARTOR IS INVOLVED IN THIS GLOBAL PROCESS AND WHAT PROFIT/LOSSES HE CAN HAVE IF HE REMAINS INDIFFERENT!
Business operator and responsible action: What and why?
20 min
Italian example: Introduction - a global approach: why does the business operator need to think about responsible action? A more business operator-centred approach - what motivates a business operator? Clients and their expectations of the services, the business operator and their expectations of the client.
Case study 2
20 min
Case study 3
20 min
Andreas Ferrano, Italy
Alessio Satta, Italy
Ammende Villa
16.30 – 17.15
Fair Trade in Estonia
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