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Antra Damberga
Latvian Country Tourism Association Lauku ceļotājs
Pilot Pilot projectprojectSustainability through common rural Sustainability through common rural
tourism quality aspects for BSRtourism quality aspects for BSR
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 (400participants) 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
party facilities
for kids
Contact us! [email protected]
Latvian Country Tourism Association “Lauku ceļotājs”Kugu str. 11, Riga, LatviaTel.: +371 7617600, Fax: +371 7830041, e-mail: [email protected]
Thank you for attention!