The document discusses challenges and opportunities for rural tourism development in Ireland to 2031. It questions assumptions made in another paper about the certainty of future tourism markets given economic and environmental uncertainties. It also challenges whether demographic projections will hold true and if pension and cost of living issues could impact disposable incomes. The document advocates re-examining markets and pursuing innovation and sustainability. It questions if rural areas effectively promote their natural and cultural assets or could improve local knowledge sharing. New destination determinants like integrated experiences, green perceptions, and community well-being are proposed for consideration.
This document provides an overview of tourism trends and opportunities in rural Ireland through 2031. It summarizes tourism performance in 2009, with overseas visits declining 12% due to the economic downturn. Hiking and cultural attractions like historic sites remained popular activities. The document also outlines expected demographic changes through 2031, with Ireland's population projected to grow 20% to 5.4 million. This growth and trends like an aging population and increased domestic tourism present opportunities for rural tourism products focused on activities, food, education, and cultural heritage. The document advocates for destination branding and developing high quality rural tourism experiences to capitalize on these opportunities.
This document discusses opportunities for tourism and recreation development in rural Ireland and the Ballyhoura region from now until 2031. Key points include:
- The population is projected to grow older overall, increasing demand for heritage, culture and health-focused tourism.
- Rural tourism experiences centered around nature, outdoor activities, and local food could capitalize on trends of escapism and authentic experiences.
- New tourism products like glamping have grown and cater to both domestic and international markets seeking short breaks.
- Segmenting consumers' needs like stimulation, serenity and affiliation can help develop appropriate tourism offerings for the Ballyhoura region.
- Continued development of attractions, activities, accommodations and partnerships
Professor Gerry Boyle's presentation outlined opportunities for the Ballyhoura region in Ireland's changing global food landscape by 2031. Key points included: growing global population and incomes will increase demand for meat and dairy; the Irish agri-food sector is well positioned to capitalize on this demand; and developing local and artisanal food production through a "Middle Agriculture" cooperative model could improve farm viability and build a strong local food culture in Ballyhoura.
This document discusses trends in travel and tourism that may emerge after the COVID-19 pandemic. It begins by introducing the concept of "future shock" and how the pandemic has caused massive disruption to the tourism industry. Several data points are provided on the projected economic impact. Potential trends discussed include declines in international travel, business travel, and large events; a shift to domestic tourism; more emphasis on hygiene and flexibility; and challenges for sectors like cruises, aviation, and shopping-dependent destinations. The conclusion emphasizes that an ability to adapt to change will determine success for businesses in the recovery period.
Strategies used to manage responsible tourismDavid Brice
This document discusses ways that tourism can benefit local communities through retaining visitor spending locally, widening access to facilities, funding community projects, providing employment and training, and education. It emphasizes keeping tourist money circulating within the local economy, using local suppliers, and investing money raised from tourism into parks, community centers, and attractions for residents. Local people can be trained for tourism jobs and businesses can adopt sustainable practices while educating visitors.
Retired travelers have a positive economic impact through spending but can also negatively impact local cultures. While retired tourists spend more on local goods and support the economy, their presence in large resorts can remove local culture from view. Additionally, retired tourists may need medical care during long visits, and are more vulnerable targets for crime due to factors like limited mobility or close-mindedness. Increased security procedures have also discouraged some potential travelers, especially families and athletes, by restricting previously allowed carry-on items. Other forms of public transportation pose high crime risks as well. Mexico and Florida tourist areas struggle with drug and petty crime issues that rise during peak seasons.
Teacher slides to reduce impact of tourismgeographybn
1. The document discusses the methods used to control the impact of tourism, including diversification of tourism activities, reducing tourist numbers in certain areas, promoting eco-tourism and green tourism, implementing strict conservation laws, and ensuring proper management.
2. Two case studies on tourism in Kenya and Antarctica are provided. Tourism has both positive economic impacts but can also damage the environment and wildlife if not properly managed.
3. Effective management strategies are especially important in sensitive areas like Antarctica to minimize the environmental effects of tourism and protect habitats and wildlife. Visitor guidelines have been put in place to reduce tourism's negative impacts.
The document discusses the economic impacts and contributions of tourism in three main areas:
1) Direct effects from tourist spending on goods and services that benefit industries like accommodation, food, retail and transportation.
2) Indirect effects through investments and supply chain spending that support non-tourism sectors such as farms, utilities and schools.
3) Induced effects from employee spending on items like food, recreation and housing, which circulate tourism dollars through the local economy.
The document analyzes factors that affect the size of tourism's economic multiplier and strategies to maximize its benefits and minimize leakages outside the local area.
This document provides an overview of tourism trends and opportunities in rural Ireland through 2031. It summarizes tourism performance in 2009, with overseas visits declining 12% due to the economic downturn. Hiking and cultural attractions like historic sites remained popular activities. The document also outlines expected demographic changes through 2031, with Ireland's population projected to grow 20% to 5.4 million. This growth and trends like an aging population and increased domestic tourism present opportunities for rural tourism products focused on activities, food, education, and cultural heritage. The document advocates for destination branding and developing high quality rural tourism experiences to capitalize on these opportunities.
This document discusses opportunities for tourism and recreation development in rural Ireland and the Ballyhoura region from now until 2031. Key points include:
- The population is projected to grow older overall, increasing demand for heritage, culture and health-focused tourism.
- Rural tourism experiences centered around nature, outdoor activities, and local food could capitalize on trends of escapism and authentic experiences.
- New tourism products like glamping have grown and cater to both domestic and international markets seeking short breaks.
- Segmenting consumers' needs like stimulation, serenity and affiliation can help develop appropriate tourism offerings for the Ballyhoura region.
- Continued development of attractions, activities, accommodations and partnerships
Professor Gerry Boyle's presentation outlined opportunities for the Ballyhoura region in Ireland's changing global food landscape by 2031. Key points included: growing global population and incomes will increase demand for meat and dairy; the Irish agri-food sector is well positioned to capitalize on this demand; and developing local and artisanal food production through a "Middle Agriculture" cooperative model could improve farm viability and build a strong local food culture in Ballyhoura.
This document discusses trends in travel and tourism that may emerge after the COVID-19 pandemic. It begins by introducing the concept of "future shock" and how the pandemic has caused massive disruption to the tourism industry. Several data points are provided on the projected economic impact. Potential trends discussed include declines in international travel, business travel, and large events; a shift to domestic tourism; more emphasis on hygiene and flexibility; and challenges for sectors like cruises, aviation, and shopping-dependent destinations. The conclusion emphasizes that an ability to adapt to change will determine success for businesses in the recovery period.
Strategies used to manage responsible tourismDavid Brice
This document discusses ways that tourism can benefit local communities through retaining visitor spending locally, widening access to facilities, funding community projects, providing employment and training, and education. It emphasizes keeping tourist money circulating within the local economy, using local suppliers, and investing money raised from tourism into parks, community centers, and attractions for residents. Local people can be trained for tourism jobs and businesses can adopt sustainable practices while educating visitors.
Retired travelers have a positive economic impact through spending but can also negatively impact local cultures. While retired tourists spend more on local goods and support the economy, their presence in large resorts can remove local culture from view. Additionally, retired tourists may need medical care during long visits, and are more vulnerable targets for crime due to factors like limited mobility or close-mindedness. Increased security procedures have also discouraged some potential travelers, especially families and athletes, by restricting previously allowed carry-on items. Other forms of public transportation pose high crime risks as well. Mexico and Florida tourist areas struggle with drug and petty crime issues that rise during peak seasons.
Teacher slides to reduce impact of tourismgeographybn
1. The document discusses the methods used to control the impact of tourism, including diversification of tourism activities, reducing tourist numbers in certain areas, promoting eco-tourism and green tourism, implementing strict conservation laws, and ensuring proper management.
2. Two case studies on tourism in Kenya and Antarctica are provided. Tourism has both positive economic impacts but can also damage the environment and wildlife if not properly managed.
3. Effective management strategies are especially important in sensitive areas like Antarctica to minimize the environmental effects of tourism and protect habitats and wildlife. Visitor guidelines have been put in place to reduce tourism's negative impacts.
The document discusses the economic impacts and contributions of tourism in three main areas:
1) Direct effects from tourist spending on goods and services that benefit industries like accommodation, food, retail and transportation.
2) Indirect effects through investments and supply chain spending that support non-tourism sectors such as farms, utilities and schools.
3) Induced effects from employee spending on items like food, recreation and housing, which circulate tourism dollars through the local economy.
The document analyzes factors that affect the size of tourism's economic multiplier and strategies to maximize its benefits and minimize leakages outside the local area.
Globalization has significantly impacted tourism in the Caribbean region. This case study analyzes the effects of tourism on the economies and cultures of the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. It finds that while tourism has boosted GDP and employment, it has also increased economic inequality and foreign control. Locally, tourism threatens cultural traditions and displacement of communities. However, some regions have challenged hierarchies by promoting native culture to tourists. Overall, over-reliance on the tourism industry leaves Caribbean economies vulnerable to global fluctuations.
The document discusses Butler's Tourism Area Life Cycle model, which outlines the typical stages of development and decline for a tourism destination:
1) Exploration stage - A few adventurous tourists discover an undeveloped place with natural or cultural attractions but no tourism facilities yet.
2) Involvement stage - Local residents get involved by providing accommodations, food, and transportation, and tourism becomes economically significant.
3) Development stage - Large numbers of tourists arrive, big companies invest, and secondary attractions are created, swelling tourism jobs and development.
4) Consolidation stage - Tourism dominates the local economy, marketing expands, and major chains operate resorts, arousing some local opposition. Decline
Communicating the Economic Value of TourismAileen Murray
Here's a copy of my presentation at the Ontario's Southwest Conference in 2014. Communicating the contribution of tourism to the local economy can be a challenge. This presentation focused on bridging the gap between tourism and economic development including tips and tools to measure and report the value of tourism in Ontario’s Southwest to the decision makers in our communities.
Travel and tourism industry is the one of the fastest growing industries from history to current era. And from the last few decades, tourism industry is witnessing new emerging trends that are very much important for its development. These latest trends also influence tourism sector's marketing planning, strategic planing or making new business policies for peak seasons. Check the slides here to know about these new trends and their influences on tourism industry in detail.
Travel and tourism has become an important part of the global economy. It contributes to GDP and employment worldwide. Many countries rely heavily on tourism as a source of income. Tourism connects people across the world by making travel quicker and easier. It provides both economic and social benefits but also presents challenges for local communities and environments. Effective management is needed to ensure tourism is developed sustainably.
The document outlines the Tourism Area Life Cycle theory developed by Richard Butler in 1980. The theory proposes that tourist destinations pass through six distinct stages: 1) Exploration, 2) Involvement, 3) Development, 4) Consolidation, 5) Stagnation, and 6) Decline or Rejuvenation. As a destination progresses through the stages, tourist facilities are developed, numbers increase, and the natural and cultural attributes that made it attractive can deteriorate if not properly managed to balance tourism and preservation. The goal is to avoid decline by integrating local needs and limiting overdevelopment to find long-term sustainability.
1) Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) make up 90% of tourism businesses but face threats from globalization. The EU has policies to help SMEs through cooperation and clustering.
2) Climate change poses major risks to tourism through rising temperatures, sea level rise, and damage to attractions like the Great Barrier Reef. The reef faces being over 95% dead by 2050 due to climate change without action.
3) Overcrowding at popular attractions like the Great Wall of China requires visitor management strategies like capacity limits, routing systems, and marketing to spread visitors across destinations.
Global tourism exceeded growth expectations in the first half of 2013, with nearly 25 million more international arrivals than the previous year. Asia, Europe, and South Asia led this growth. China is now the largest source of outbound tourists. International tourism spending is also expected to grow faster than previously estimated. In Latin America, travel and tourism directly contributed over $138 billion to GDP in 2012 and supported over 5.8 million jobs. Key trends include the rising importance of millennials, seniors, social media, luxury travel, eco-friendliness, and multigenerational travel. Quality is valued over savings, and health is a top factor influencing travel decisions.
Tourism has grown massively over the past century due to advances in transportation technology, increased leisure time and income, and greater variety in vacation options. National parks are important tourist destinations that provide recreational and economic benefits but also face challenges from heavy traffic and environmental pressures at popular "honey pot" sites. Effective management is needed to balance visitor access with conservation goals.
The document discusses the key economic impacts of tourism. It outlines several advantages, including foreign exchange earnings, government revenue generation, and job creation. However, it also notes potential economic costs such as inflation, opportunity costs, seasonal issues, leakage from the local economy, and enclave tourism that does not benefit local communities. The document provides an overview of both the potential positive and negative economic effects of tourism development and activities in a destination.
Differentiate the difference among direct, indirect, induced, and dynamic impacts of tourism on the economy;Identify the positive and negative impacts of tourism on the economy.
A presentation for ICTT 2013 (International Conference on Travel Technology India) in Kovalam, Kerala. Most of the slides have notes as well.
Conference website: http://icttindia.org/
My Tourism Currents team and I do online and in-person training in social media for tourism and hospitality - http://www.tourismcurrents.com
Political instability can significantly impact tourism. The document discusses how war, coups, terrorism and civil unrest can negatively influence tourists' perception of risk at a destination through media coverage. This leads to decreases in tourist arrivals, revenues, and related economic benefits. Examples from countries like China, Fiji, Mexico, Yugoslavia, the Middle East, and North/South Korea demonstrate tourism declines caused by these political events. The conclusion calls for tourism education to incorporate more discussion of international politics and its effects.
This presentation is present cultural, social and physical features of two tourist destinations and their comparison
in context of tourist attractions at these places.
The two tourist destinations are United Kingdom and India out of which one is developing whereas other is leading tourist destination.
Economic significance of tourism developmentRenu Malra
Tourism has various economic impacts such as contributing to income and standards of living, improving local economies, and increasing employment opportunities. It improves investment, development and infrastructure which benefits both tourists and residents. Tourism also brings in foreign exchange earnings and contributes to government revenues through taxes.
In this presentation i described about tourism in India. Like- Merit and Demerit, problem in tourism, rate of FTA's , some beautiful places in India and much more...
The document outlines a plan called the Hope on Africa Program to address the issues facing 13 million orphans in Africa. It proposes building 2,166 Economic Development Centers across Africa to provide housing, jobs, education and sustainability. The plan will partner American veterans and youth with African communities to build and staff the centers. It will leverage green technologies and private sector investment to create self-sufficient villages for orphans and widows. Famous celebrities will help fundraise by sponsoring individual villages.
The Value of AONBs to Business, the speechMat Roberts
This document summarizes a speech given to the AONB Landscape for Life Conference about the value of AONBs to business. The speaker argues that AONBs are well-positioned to help businesses pursue sustainability and deliver both economic and environmental benefits. As trusted conveners, AONBs can facilitate partnerships between businesses, regulators, and communities. The speaker provides examples of successful multi-stakeholder collaborations and urges AONBs to leverage their brands and relationships to engage more proactively with responsible businesses seeking innovative solutions.
This document summarizes several behavioral interventions conducted by Ogilvy Consulting for various organizations. It begins with an intervention to help Londoners recycle more by motivating them to buy a second bin through advertising on buses and a social media campaign. It then discusses an intervention to help the charity Christian Aid raise funds during the COVID-19 pandemic by reframing their virtual fundraising events in a more positive light and highlighting social norms. The document goes on to describe several other interventions conducted for organizations across various sectors.
A presentation highlighting new trends that have emerged and are emerging in the provision of tourism experiences in protected and Transfrontier Conservation Areas. These include a greater emphasis on a tour that includes the whole family, adventure tourism, reconnecting with oneself and one's family while on holiday, ecotourism, sleep outs and star gazing.
Globalization has significantly impacted tourism in the Caribbean region. This case study analyzes the effects of tourism on the economies and cultures of the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. It finds that while tourism has boosted GDP and employment, it has also increased economic inequality and foreign control. Locally, tourism threatens cultural traditions and displacement of communities. However, some regions have challenged hierarchies by promoting native culture to tourists. Overall, over-reliance on the tourism industry leaves Caribbean economies vulnerable to global fluctuations.
The document discusses Butler's Tourism Area Life Cycle model, which outlines the typical stages of development and decline for a tourism destination:
1) Exploration stage - A few adventurous tourists discover an undeveloped place with natural or cultural attractions but no tourism facilities yet.
2) Involvement stage - Local residents get involved by providing accommodations, food, and transportation, and tourism becomes economically significant.
3) Development stage - Large numbers of tourists arrive, big companies invest, and secondary attractions are created, swelling tourism jobs and development.
4) Consolidation stage - Tourism dominates the local economy, marketing expands, and major chains operate resorts, arousing some local opposition. Decline
Communicating the Economic Value of TourismAileen Murray
Here's a copy of my presentation at the Ontario's Southwest Conference in 2014. Communicating the contribution of tourism to the local economy can be a challenge. This presentation focused on bridging the gap between tourism and economic development including tips and tools to measure and report the value of tourism in Ontario’s Southwest to the decision makers in our communities.
Travel and tourism industry is the one of the fastest growing industries from history to current era. And from the last few decades, tourism industry is witnessing new emerging trends that are very much important for its development. These latest trends also influence tourism sector's marketing planning, strategic planing or making new business policies for peak seasons. Check the slides here to know about these new trends and their influences on tourism industry in detail.
Travel and tourism has become an important part of the global economy. It contributes to GDP and employment worldwide. Many countries rely heavily on tourism as a source of income. Tourism connects people across the world by making travel quicker and easier. It provides both economic and social benefits but also presents challenges for local communities and environments. Effective management is needed to ensure tourism is developed sustainably.
The document outlines the Tourism Area Life Cycle theory developed by Richard Butler in 1980. The theory proposes that tourist destinations pass through six distinct stages: 1) Exploration, 2) Involvement, 3) Development, 4) Consolidation, 5) Stagnation, and 6) Decline or Rejuvenation. As a destination progresses through the stages, tourist facilities are developed, numbers increase, and the natural and cultural attributes that made it attractive can deteriorate if not properly managed to balance tourism and preservation. The goal is to avoid decline by integrating local needs and limiting overdevelopment to find long-term sustainability.
1) Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) make up 90% of tourism businesses but face threats from globalization. The EU has policies to help SMEs through cooperation and clustering.
2) Climate change poses major risks to tourism through rising temperatures, sea level rise, and damage to attractions like the Great Barrier Reef. The reef faces being over 95% dead by 2050 due to climate change without action.
3) Overcrowding at popular attractions like the Great Wall of China requires visitor management strategies like capacity limits, routing systems, and marketing to spread visitors across destinations.
Global tourism exceeded growth expectations in the first half of 2013, with nearly 25 million more international arrivals than the previous year. Asia, Europe, and South Asia led this growth. China is now the largest source of outbound tourists. International tourism spending is also expected to grow faster than previously estimated. In Latin America, travel and tourism directly contributed over $138 billion to GDP in 2012 and supported over 5.8 million jobs. Key trends include the rising importance of millennials, seniors, social media, luxury travel, eco-friendliness, and multigenerational travel. Quality is valued over savings, and health is a top factor influencing travel decisions.
Tourism has grown massively over the past century due to advances in transportation technology, increased leisure time and income, and greater variety in vacation options. National parks are important tourist destinations that provide recreational and economic benefits but also face challenges from heavy traffic and environmental pressures at popular "honey pot" sites. Effective management is needed to balance visitor access with conservation goals.
The document discusses the key economic impacts of tourism. It outlines several advantages, including foreign exchange earnings, government revenue generation, and job creation. However, it also notes potential economic costs such as inflation, opportunity costs, seasonal issues, leakage from the local economy, and enclave tourism that does not benefit local communities. The document provides an overview of both the potential positive and negative economic effects of tourism development and activities in a destination.
Differentiate the difference among direct, indirect, induced, and dynamic impacts of tourism on the economy;Identify the positive and negative impacts of tourism on the economy.
A presentation for ICTT 2013 (International Conference on Travel Technology India) in Kovalam, Kerala. Most of the slides have notes as well.
Conference website: http://icttindia.org/
My Tourism Currents team and I do online and in-person training in social media for tourism and hospitality - http://www.tourismcurrents.com
Political instability can significantly impact tourism. The document discusses how war, coups, terrorism and civil unrest can negatively influence tourists' perception of risk at a destination through media coverage. This leads to decreases in tourist arrivals, revenues, and related economic benefits. Examples from countries like China, Fiji, Mexico, Yugoslavia, the Middle East, and North/South Korea demonstrate tourism declines caused by these political events. The conclusion calls for tourism education to incorporate more discussion of international politics and its effects.
This presentation is present cultural, social and physical features of two tourist destinations and their comparison
in context of tourist attractions at these places.
The two tourist destinations are United Kingdom and India out of which one is developing whereas other is leading tourist destination.
Economic significance of tourism developmentRenu Malra
Tourism has various economic impacts such as contributing to income and standards of living, improving local economies, and increasing employment opportunities. It improves investment, development and infrastructure which benefits both tourists and residents. Tourism also brings in foreign exchange earnings and contributes to government revenues through taxes.
In this presentation i described about tourism in India. Like- Merit and Demerit, problem in tourism, rate of FTA's , some beautiful places in India and much more...
The document outlines a plan called the Hope on Africa Program to address the issues facing 13 million orphans in Africa. It proposes building 2,166 Economic Development Centers across Africa to provide housing, jobs, education and sustainability. The plan will partner American veterans and youth with African communities to build and staff the centers. It will leverage green technologies and private sector investment to create self-sufficient villages for orphans and widows. Famous celebrities will help fundraise by sponsoring individual villages.
The Value of AONBs to Business, the speechMat Roberts
This document summarizes a speech given to the AONB Landscape for Life Conference about the value of AONBs to business. The speaker argues that AONBs are well-positioned to help businesses pursue sustainability and deliver both economic and environmental benefits. As trusted conveners, AONBs can facilitate partnerships between businesses, regulators, and communities. The speaker provides examples of successful multi-stakeholder collaborations and urges AONBs to leverage their brands and relationships to engage more proactively with responsible businesses seeking innovative solutions.
This document summarizes several behavioral interventions conducted by Ogilvy Consulting for various organizations. It begins with an intervention to help Londoners recycle more by motivating them to buy a second bin through advertising on buses and a social media campaign. It then discusses an intervention to help the charity Christian Aid raise funds during the COVID-19 pandemic by reframing their virtual fundraising events in a more positive light and highlighting social norms. The document goes on to describe several other interventions conducted for organizations across various sectors.
A presentation highlighting new trends that have emerged and are emerging in the provision of tourism experiences in protected and Transfrontier Conservation Areas. These include a greater emphasis on a tour that includes the whole family, adventure tourism, reconnecting with oneself and one's family while on holiday, ecotourism, sleep outs and star gazing.
The Climate Change Challenge: Implications for TourismAnna Pollock
This document discusses the impacts of climate change on the tourism industry. It begins with an overview of climate change, explaining that increased CO2 and other greenhouse gases are trapping heat in the atmosphere and causing global warming. If emissions continue, average global temperatures are projected to increase by 1.8-4°C. The paper then examines how climate change could directly and indirectly impact tourism through changes in weather patterns, regulations, costs and consumer demand. It argues the tourism industry needs to measure and reduce its carbon footprint to adapt to these changes and calls on the sector to show leadership in developing sustainable solutions.
The Sustainability Challenge: Implications for Tourism Anna Pollock
The document discusses the sustainability challenges facing tourism due to issues like climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation. It argues that the current model of unchecked tourism growth is unsustainable and that a new paradigm is needed that focuses on quality over quantity, renewable resources, reducing environmental impacts, and engaging stakeholders. The document proposes 10 steps for the tourism industry to become more green, such as setting targets to measure and reduce their carbon footprint, educating visitors and businesses, and developing credible carbon offset programs.
Innovate uk Horizons Sustainable Economy Framework,Innovate UK
Horizons is a practical tool that helps you to work out just that. It defines the environmental limits and social conditions necessary for a sustainable economy.
Use it to develop and test your strategy, inform commercial decisions, and drive new innovation.
Clean Tech entrepreneur Harit Soni makes a personal call for partnership with Corporate organizations to contribute to the 2041 program - in return for which he plans to contribute his personal time and energy into helping the supporters in in improving their Carbon footprint in an economically sustainable fashion!
The board strategy meeting discussed Binna Burra's history and cultural significance, the impacts of the 2019 bushfires and COVID-19, and plans for rebuilding and future operations. Key points included acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land, exploring opportunities for eco-tourism and community events, obtaining climate action certification, and advancing the concept of the Binna Burra Foundation charity to support the organization's mission.
The World began its journey in 2002 as the largest private yacht to circumnavigate the globe. The document discusses The World's sustainability practices which include sustaining local jobs and economies by sourcing local products and services, supporting cultural development by employing local tour guides, and using eco-friendly marine diesel fuel. The World implements sustainable marketing principles like consumer-oriented and value-based marketing to cater to their wealthy clientele, as well as innovative marketing and a sense of mission to provide personalized service. Following triple bottom line practices of people, planet and profit helps The World continue operating sustainably into the future.
This document discusses the future of rural areas like Ballyhoura to the year 2031. It outlines trends that will shape rural communities, including declining populations, changing demographics, and challenges providing rural services. Opportunities for rural areas include growing food production to meet increasing global demand and developing local economies based on agriculture and other community assets. Community planning and leadership training will be important to capitalize on opportunities and ensure long-term sustainability of rural areas.
1. The document discusses responsible tourism and how tourism is a social activity that is shaped by human choices and actions. Responsible tourism aims to use tourism to achieve sustainable development and make better places for both residents and visitors.
2. Responsible tourism minimizes negative impacts, benefits local communities, and involves them in decisions. It contributes to conservation and provides meaningful experiences for tourists to understand local cultures and issues.
3. Taking responsibility for tourism requires transparency and a willingness from all stakeholders - including local communities, tourism businesses, and travelers - to address economic, social, and environmental issues.
Sustainable Tourism - Iceland Naturally Event | Williamsburg, VA | June 9, 2011David Brown
Defining sustainable tourism and how its capacity as a brand amplifier and marketing platform are relevant to all tourism businesses and destinations - specifically Iceland. Examples from San Francisco, TUI, Fairmont Hotels, National Geographic, and the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria
Developing an Accessible Tourism Strategy - (Disabled Travelers Guide to the...Scott Rains
Developing an Accessible Tourism Strategy by Bill Forrester of Push Living and Travability.
Available online at:
http://travability.travel/blogs/developing-an-accessible-tourism-destination-strategy.html
1. The document discusses the complex universe of the tourism industry and barriers to accessible tourism within it. It outlines how the industry is made up of multiple layers from national to local authorities and businesses, and that a systems approach is needed to effectively implement accessibility rather than just adding individual accessible elements.
2. It also discusses how disability is often misunderstood and oversimplified, when in reality physical ability exists on a continuum, and people with disabilities have a diverse range of interests and capabilities similar to the general population. For accessible tourism to be successful, a deeper understanding of individual travelers is required rather than stereotypes.
Harit Soni invites the recipient to partner with the 2041 Movement and participate in the 2018 Climate Force Antarctic Expedition led by environmental leader Sir Robert Swan. The expedition from February 26 to March 12, 2018 aims to inform, engage and inspire young leaders to take action on sustainable business, technology and policy. Soni is a founder of Ecolibrium Energy, which helps companies reduce their carbon footprint through IoT and data analytics. He wishes to share his sustainability expertise and help companies optimize energy usage and costs through the partnership. Funds raised will support 2041's efforts and Soni's participation, in exchange for which partners can receive consulting services, workshops, branding opportunities and more.
Responsible tourism aims to minimize negative impacts on local environments and communities while maximizing economic benefits for local people. It involves local people in decisions that affect their lives and encourages respect between tourists and hosts. While responsibility is shared among many stakeholders, from tourists to governments, taking responsibility where possible can help provide better and guilt-free holiday experiences for travelers seeking more meaningful connections to local cultures. As consumer values shift towards experiential, socially aware travel, responsible tourism is becoming more mainstream and represents a market opportunity for companies.
This presentation summarises The Climate Institute’s report, Climate Smart Super: Understanding Superannuation & Climate Risk, which examines the impact of climate and carbon risks on retirement and superannuation savings, especially in Australia. Superannuation funds are often Australians’ biggest or second biggest asset but until now very few have had accessible information enabling them to take an active role in managing that asset against climate and carbon policy risks. This report (and presentation) offers a number of simple steps to assist people to engage with their super funds so that they can move from being accidental to active investors and start challenging the dangerous short term focus in business and politics that threatens retirement savings. For more information, visit www.climateinstitute.org.au/climate-smart-super.html
This document provides information about tourism and sustainability in the Azores archipelago of Portugal. It includes data on tourism trends over time, impacts of tourism on the local economy and environment, renewable energy initiatives on different islands, and ideas for classroom activities to teach about the Azores. Sample activities explore topics like sustainable tourism and energy planning, using maps, graphs and data analysis to explore trends and issues.
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This document summarizes a presentation by Dr. Brid Quinn on strategies for organizing public services in Ballyhoura, Ireland in the context of changing needs and reduced resources. The presentation discusses trends, challenges, scenarios, and potential solutions. It advocates taking an asset-based approach that emphasizes local strengths rather than deficits. Specific recommendations include empowering local communities, professionalizing volunteers, developing leadership, providing different types of integrated services, and ensuring joined-up thinking across levels of government.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Professor Gerry Boyle at the Ballyhoura Rural Development Conference on the future of rural areas and food systems to 2031. It outlines the challenges of meeting increasing global food demand while addressing climate change and resource scarcity. It then discusses opportunities for Irish and Ballyhoura food producers to develop more sustainable and innovative systems, including supporting small local food businesses linked to environment and tourism initiatives.
This document discusses building knowledge economies and measuring their success. It notes that knowledge is now the principal source of wealth, unlike in the past when natural resources were most important. While GDP growth is needed, it does not ensure broader societal benefits like trust, security and happiness. Alternative metrics try to capture these, like the UN's Human Development Index. Linking investments in knowledge to economic and social returns is challenging due to variability in impacts and benefits over different timescales. The EU is making some progress through comparisons across its 27 countries.
Bord gais final potential for renewable gas in irelandBallyhouraCountry
The document discusses the potential for renewable gas, specifically biomethane, in Ireland. It finds that Ireland has significant potential to produce biomethane from waste sources and surplus agricultural materials. Under a baseline scenario, biomethane could meet 7.5% of Ireland's natural gas demand by 2020 and help Ireland meet its renewable energy targets. Biomethane production would provide benefits by utilizing waste, reducing landfill, lowering greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing energy security. The economics of biomethane require support mechanisms but blending it into the existing natural gas network could provide renewable thermal energy at competitive prices.
Tom Turley, Chairman of the IFA Rural Development Committee, responds to Gerry Boyle's paper on the future of rural areas to 2031. He makes several key points in his response:
1) Agriculture and rural areas will play a significant role in Ireland's economic recovery. Agriculture is a major exporting sector that will drive recovery.
2) Agriculture supports over 260,000 jobs in farming, food production, and related services, representing 20% of employment outside Dublin.
3) Ensuring a viable income for farmers through better coordination between farmers and food processors is needed to support rural economies.
4) Policy changes like CAP reform post-2013 and changes to milk quotas will require investment and
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1. THE FUTURE OF RURAL AREAS TO 2031 TOURISM
AND RECREATION
Revised 20/12/2010
A RESPONSE TO THE PAPER PREPARED BY TONY
LENEHAN – FAILTE IRELAND
SLIDE 1
I am a Director of Environment and Natural Resources
within URS Scott Wilson Ltd. I am a Landscape
Architect by profession who over the last 30 years has
worked on a wide range of Tourism Projects and
Studies throughout the UK and Ireland. I certainly do
not consider myself to be an expert, but hopefully have
a practical commonsense approach to to-days tourism
and recreation challenges.
I am not a complete stranger to the Ballyhoura area, in
2003 I was involved in the Ballyhoura Development
Strategy - Attraction Clusters for Recreation and
Heritage.
My response to-day sets out to challenge and question
some of the assumptions in Tony’s paper and I hope it
provides you with some thought provoking ideas that will
help stimulate our discussions later.
Some of the comments that I will make are based on my
own professional experience, some from my own
experiences as a Tourist and others from my business
background and what I have heard to-day.
2. THE STRUCTURE OF THE RESPONSE
SLIDE 2
Tony’s paper is indeed very comprehensive and I
have not attempted to comment on every aspect
of it. Within the given time limits I have chosen to
comment on three particular aspects of the paper.
• The Market - Risks
• Destination Determinants
• Tourism Products
This does not imply that other aspects such as
Product Services & Delivery of a Quality Rural
Tourism Experience are any less important.
3. HOW CERTAIN IS THE MARKET
SLIDE 3
I am a firm supporter of market led development. However,
at this time of real economic uncertainty should we not be
taking a step back and undertaking a review of what the
market really is going to be like in the next 5 years? There
are I believe many risks to be considered all of which could
impact on rural areas.
How many businesses, indeed governments anticipated the
current global economic crisis in their forward plans? Is this
a blip or are there going to be fundamental changes to the
Tourist Market. Is the projected growth really sustainable?
Will rural Ireland benefit from growth in India, China and the
Americas?
How many airlines had anticipated the disruption
associated with the Icelandic Ash Cloud? What other major
environmental events are around the corner?
We know the impact the 9/11 bombings had on global
travel and tourism industry. The threat of major repeat
events remains severe.
A pandemic health issue remains a constant possibility.
The recent foot and mouth outbreak had a huge impact on
rural tourism in GB.
We live in more uncertain times. Should we be reviewing
the market with these issues in mind, or is it sufficiently
robust not to impact on rural Ireland. We perhaps need to
go back to the near future (5 years).
4. CAN WE RELY ON DEMOGRAPHIC
PROJECTIONS LINKED TO PARTICULAR
BEHAVIOURAL PATTERNS TO PLAN OUR
FUTURE
SLIDE 4
We know people are living longer and are in
general more active, but will they have the
disposable income necessary to travel more
frequently, stay in hotels and take part in
expensive activities such as golf?
The pension issue has the greatest potential to
change our whole outlook in terms of expenditure.
We will all have to save more and spend less. This
issue is likely to have the most significant impact
on rural areas as it is the older age groups that
have been identified as the main market group.
Increased costs of education and healthcare will
also impact on disposable income.
I will be 79 in 2031 and I have been thinking hard
about whether I will be able to afford to visit
Ballyhoura for an autumn activity break with my
wife and extended family!
Finally, will the Irish population actually grow as
projected, growth being based on higher birth
rates and inward migration?
5. SLIDES 5 & 6 – Climate Change
Since there is so much uncertainty as to what is likely to
happen, planning a future on Ireland having a
Mediterranean climate is high risk indeed.
One of the national newspapers recently prepared a
rather tongue in cheek manifesto for government. It had
as a top priority - Global Warming. It identified the
benefits of us having a warmer climate and suggested
tax breaks for owners of 4x4’s and new taxes on cycling
helmets and lycra. Other impacts such as rising sea
levels, food shortages and social unrest were
discounted.
I would argue that we should in the Tourism Industry,
have environmental sustainability at the core of our
strategy going forward.
This should consider, transport energy, locally sourced
food, recycling, and environmental enhancement and
more sustainable use of our natural resources.
At present green products are considered to be
expensive, however I would suggest that in time there
will be competition between services providers as to
who is the greenest.
6. INTERNAL COMPETITION
SLIDE 7
This issue is not raised by Tony in his paper
however it is one I think is worth considering to-
day. It seems to me that there is too much internal
competition and not enough strategic sharing.
Counties compete with counties, sub-regions with
sub-regions. Often it appears they are competing
to provide the same products to the same visitors.
Surely it is all part of Ireland Inc.
Visitors, I suspect, don’t recognise administrative
and other boundaries.
We need to do more to co-ordinate tourism
products across Ireland and focus on the market
needs. The alternative is a fragment
uncoordinated product offer.
7. WHAT SHOULD THE RESPONSE BE TO THESE
RISKS
SLIDE 8
We must not sit back, cross our fingers and hope things
will return to normality.
It is recognised that some of the best businesses have
emerged from recessionary times in the past.
Innovation is really the ability to change and challenges
as an opportunity.
I am suggesting that we need to really re examine the
market, is it real, is it changing? What new ideas and
innovation can we introduce to bring some certainty
back?
At this time we should I think also be assessing the
capacity of the community environment and infra-
structure to accommodate visitors and making and
planning to make appropriate changes (such as
training).
We should be planning a new truly sustainable future
based on sound social economic and environmental
principles.
Eco Tourism products are the saleable part of
sustainable tourism. What new ideas are out there.
8. DESTINATION DETERMINANTS
Are we really as friendly as we think we are
SLIDE 9
I want to take a few moments to focus on the top two
destination determinants people and landscape.
Does our friendliness still come naturally or are we
going to have to work at it?
Do we know enough about our cultural heritage and
environment to properly inform and advise our
visitors?
Are we relying on direction signs, interpretative
panels and centres too much?
Do we want technology to take over?
The best experience surely comes from well informed
local people who know more than the topic in
question.
(I would like to take a few moments to tell you about
my experience at Slieve League, Co Donegal.)
Remember the earlier measure that 83% of Ireland’s
wealth is human and social capital. We mustn’t
forget this, but we also must work to develop it.
9. DESTINATION DETERMINANTS
Is our scenery as good as others suggest and
are we really looking after it
SLIDE 10
Are we looking after and protecting our landscape
as well as we should? Is it at risk?
We have recently completed some work in the
Shannon Region, assess the Vulnerability of the
Landscape to change and I would suggest that
this is an exercise rural areas such as Ballyhoura
should undertake. It involves recording and
mapping Visual Quality, Ecology and Archaeology,
the combined information determining the most
vulnerable areas. This information can be used to
inform decisions regarding the type, location and
form of new developments.
We must reconcile the clear demands and
opportunities for renewable energy with a wide
range of social economic and environment issues,
in particular protection of the asset that visitor
value – the landscape.
10. ARE THERE NEW DESTINATION DETERMINANTS
OUT THERE
SLIDE 11
As Tony points out in his paper, Ireland in general is
perceived as a rural destination, but so also are
Scotland and Wales.
I would like to put forward three new potential
Destination Determinants for consideration, that
might help set our rural areas apart.
1. “Value for Time”
Integrated or joined up visitor experiences.
Products grouped together by one service
provider based in a rural context.
2. “Green Perception”
Sustainability embedded in every aspect of the
visitors experience, travel, energy, food,
buildings, and environment.
I am also suggesting a third new measure based
on what I have heard this morning.
3. “Happy Planet Index” which should focus on a
measure of the visitors’ interaction and
evaluation of the well being of the community.
11. TOURISM PRODUCTS
Can we make more of what we have
SLIDE 12
Food
Failte Ireland have successfully focused attention on the importance of
food in the visitors experience and particularly locally sourced produce.
Food Harvest 2020 includes key objectives related to Thinking Green –
sustainability; biodiversity; umbrella brand and environmental credentials.
In rural areas the experience could be further extended by providing
visitors with the opportunity to participate in food production on our farms
Might these farms be organic?
Farmers need to be more innovative.
This approach is about the experience of what I have done, as opposed to
what I have bought.
Environment
Do we make enough of the coast beaches inland waters mountains and
recognise their importance to tourism? Facilities information and things to
do are often not provided.
There are very few places in Ireland where the visitor can have a quality
wildlife experience in the countryside.
Many other countries have very strong wildlife tourism offerings as either a
main reason for the visit or an enhancement of a wider holiday.
Our landscape consists of many layers, the underlying geology, the
geomorphology, the impact of man through the various ages. Could we do
more to reveal this?
Could we get visitors involved in research including real archaeological
digs. Again what I have done as opposed to what I have bought.
12. TOURISM PRODUCT
Can we make more of what we have
SLIDE 13
Walking
What are the opportunities for long distance routes? Croagh
Patrick to Downpatrick.
Are shorter day loop walks more beneficial to the rural
community?
Cycling
In the UK the National Cycle Network is a fantastic asset and the
tourism industry is benefiting from designated routes such as
C2C and the Way of the Roses. Can Ireland compete with this?
Key issues are the lack of off road cycle ways and of course the
danger of cycling on main roads. In Ireland, can we develop long
distance cycle routes such as S2S (Source to Sea) along the
Shannon, or should we focus on local looped routes using minor
roads?
Cycling to be shared by visitors and the community.
Extreme Sports
I would sub-divide extreme sports into self propelled and
motorised
Do we really want noisy machines disturbing the peace and
tranquillity of our rural environment?
Self propelled activities – white water rafting, canoeing, zip lines,
adventure parks rely on the natural environment and the energy
of the participant.
Zoning or banning?
Ballyhoura needs to build on its mountain bike product with other
non motorised extreme sports e.g. “Zip lines”.
13. TOURISM PRODUCTS GATEWAY
SLIDE 14
Recent work on the Gobbins Cliff Path Project in
Co Antrim identified the opportunity to develop a
visitor centre that did much more than service the
Cliff Path.
• The visitor centre will not be situated at the site
but rather in the nearby village.
• It will function as both as a visitor and a
community centre – shared and sustainable.
• Locally recruited guides will take visitors around
the site.
• Local businesses will run the bus service, the
café and shop.
• Information and booking facilities for other
products in the area will be a central feature.
• Is this a model for rural areas? A means of
capturing the independent travelling visitor?
14. CONCLUSIONS
SLIDE 15
2031 is a long way away.
• Plan the future in an integrated sustainable way. Food, Energy,
Services and Tourism joined up as a single product.
• Review the risks associated with changes in the market.
• Examine the capacity of the community, facilities and
infrastructure to accommodate visitors. Address deficits such as
training (Knowledge of the area).
• Undertake a vulnerable landscape study in order to protect the
asset but also give direction to new development.
• Be friendlier and better informed hosts. Seek to score highly on
the “Happy Planet Index”.
• Share products and experiences outwith the region and county
boundaries.
• Provide a range of activities and experiences in a coherent
joined up product offer – value for time.
• Embrace sustainability in every aspect of the rural community
and environment. Including buildings transport energy bio-
diversity and recycling. Green perception. Make this a
destination determinant.
• Identify a gateway project that links visitors with the wider area
and community. Share facilities and services with visitors.
• Use the current market uncertainty to develop new innovative
products and services.
I trust that this response will help contribute to the debate and
ultimately help Ballyhoura Development achieve its mission and
help guide investors, businesses, farmers, individuals and
communities.