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Tourism as tool for sustainable development of Polesia region Aivar Ruukel Lublin 24.September 2019
Nature tourism accounts for 20% of all international travel Adventure travelEcotourism
Seek for non-traditional, new destinations Interested in authentic experiences Interaction with locals Natural, untouched ...
Soomaa Photo: Mati Kose
Soomaa
Polesia Largest wetland wilderness in Europe source: fzs.org
Largest wetland wilderness in Estonia
Ca 70 000 visitors
Domestic tourism Neighboring countries Global ecotourists and adventure travellers
Local people have adopted their lifestyle to fifth season
Flood season as an attractive tourist season
Living heritage of building and using one-log-boats #haabjas2unesco
Source: Sergey Matokh
Estonian Amazon European Amazon source: planetabelarus.by
Ecotourism as a tool Delivers high quality of jobs Supports conservation of natural and cultural heritage Contributes to t...
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Tourism as a tool for sustainable development of Polesia region

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Presentation at Lublin Kongress on the session of sustainable development: The neighborhood of people, the neighborhood of nature. The use of natural values of Polesie in the sustainable development of the region

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Tourism as a tool for sustainable development of Polesia region

  1. 1. Tourism as tool for sustainable development of Polesia region Aivar Ruukel Lublin 24.September 2019
  2. 2. Nature tourism accounts for 20% of all international travel Adventure travelEcotourism
  3. 3. Seek for non-traditional, new destinations Interested in authentic experiences Interaction with locals Natural, untouched landscapes Safety and sustainability are important They have passion for nature
  4. 4. Soomaa Photo: Mati Kose
  5. 5. Soomaa
  6. 6. Polesia Largest wetland wilderness in Europe source: fzs.org
  7. 7. Largest wetland wilderness in Estonia
  8. 8. Ca 70 000 visitors
  9. 9. Domestic tourism Neighboring countries Global ecotourists and adventure travellers
  10. 10. Local people have adopted their lifestyle to fifth season
  11. 11. Flood season as an attractive tourist season
  12. 12. Living heritage of building and using one-log-boats #haabjas2unesco
  13. 13. Source: Sergey Matokh
  14. 14. Estonian Amazon European Amazon source: planetabelarus.by
  15. 15. Ecotourism as a tool Delivers high quality of jobs Supports conservation of natural and cultural heritage Contributes to the overall image of the country Connects local offer to global market Photo: Karl Adami
  16. 16. Thank you!

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