1) In 1815, two German tradesmen founded a paper mill in Ligatne Village, Latvia, which became a major employer for over a century.
2) In the 1990s after the fall of the Soviet Union, the mill and village faced an uncertain future as unemployment rose.
3) The mill transitioned to using recycled paper and the local government developed tourism, preserving the village's cultural heritage and creating new jobs as guides, craftsmen and small business owners, helping the community thrive in new ways.
The ERNEST final conference was held in Florence, Italy on June 27th, 2012. The conference summarized the ERNEST project which aimed to develop sustainable tourism in the Tuscany and Catalonia regions. The project partners developed strategies to spread tourism from unique resources like thermal baths in Tuscany and the Escornalbou Monastery in Catalonia to surrounding villages. Activities included researching local identities and energy use to create new tourism services and reduce environmental impacts. Operational plans outlined improving attractions, creating tourist products and experiences, and reinforcing local identities to increase year-round sustainable tourism.
Ligatne village in Latvia transformed from an industrial village into a sustainable tourism destination. The paper mill, a major employer, faced bankruptcy but instead switched to using recycled materials. It opened tours of its operations. The local government preserved cultural heritage by building trails and training guides. Tourism increased greatly, creating new jobs and businesses. Recognition awards helped the village become a model for heritage preservation through sustainable tourism.
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What are landscapes, and why is putting them at the heart of the the tourism experience good marketing? What is the Our Land tourism project and how does it deliver this?
Rural areas often focus on developing a narrow "brand" to attract more visitors as they are isolated and face challenges attracting people. Successful rural rebranding strategies adopt themes like heritage, literature, adventure, or specialized products to market remote areas. A case study examines how the Lake District in the UK has rebranded itself around its heritage and literary associations, farm diversification, specialized food and drink products, and outdoor pursuits to become a major tourism destination.
This document provides details about Reena's Place, a homestay business located in Malacca, Malaysia. It discusses Reena's Place operations and facilities, organizational structure, challenges, and financial performance. The document recommends strategies for Reena's Place to improve, including utilizing e-marketing to attract more customers and increase revenues. Statistical data is presented showing occupancy rates and revenues have increased since implementing e-marketing. The conclusion emphasizes opportunities for homestay businesses to promote village-based and cultural tourism experiences for visitors.
This document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of tourism. Some key advantages include economic benefits from foreign exchange earnings and tax revenues, employment opportunities, and funding for infrastructure and facilities. However, some disadvantages are insufficient infrastructure to handle large numbers of tourists, negative environmental impacts from overtourism, and seasonal unemployment in the tourism industry. The document provides examples of different types and forms of tourism and analyzes both positive and negative impacts on local economies and cultures.
The ERNEST final conference was held in Florence, Italy on June 27th, 2012. The conference summarized the ERNEST project which aimed to develop sustainable tourism in the Tuscany and Catalonia regions. The project partners developed strategies to spread tourism from unique resources like thermal baths in Tuscany and the Escornalbou Monastery in Catalonia to surrounding villages. Activities included researching local identities and energy use to create new tourism services and reduce environmental impacts. Operational plans outlined improving attractions, creating tourist products and experiences, and reinforcing local identities to increase year-round sustainable tourism.
Ligatne village in Latvia transformed from an industrial village into a sustainable tourism destination. The paper mill, a major employer, faced bankruptcy but instead switched to using recycled materials. It opened tours of its operations. The local government preserved cultural heritage by building trails and training guides. Tourism increased greatly, creating new jobs and businesses. Recognition awards helped the village become a model for heritage preservation through sustainable tourism.
Tourism, landscapes, authenticity and the experience economy. Our Land.Justin Francis
What are landscapes, and why is putting them at the heart of the the tourism experience good marketing? What is the Our Land tourism project and how does it deliver this?
Rural areas often focus on developing a narrow "brand" to attract more visitors as they are isolated and face challenges attracting people. Successful rural rebranding strategies adopt themes like heritage, literature, adventure, or specialized products to market remote areas. A case study examines how the Lake District in the UK has rebranded itself around its heritage and literary associations, farm diversification, specialized food and drink products, and outdoor pursuits to become a major tourism destination.
This document provides details about Reena's Place, a homestay business located in Malacca, Malaysia. It discusses Reena's Place operations and facilities, organizational structure, challenges, and financial performance. The document recommends strategies for Reena's Place to improve, including utilizing e-marketing to attract more customers and increase revenues. Statistical data is presented showing occupancy rates and revenues have increased since implementing e-marketing. The conclusion emphasizes opportunities for homestay businesses to promote village-based and cultural tourism experiences for visitors.
This document discusses the advantages and disadvantages of tourism. Some key advantages include economic benefits from foreign exchange earnings and tax revenues, employment opportunities, and funding for infrastructure and facilities. However, some disadvantages are insufficient infrastructure to handle large numbers of tourists, negative environmental impacts from overtourism, and seasonal unemployment in the tourism industry. The document provides examples of different types and forms of tourism and analyzes both positive and negative impacts on local economies and cultures.
From a Dead-end to a Destination: A Synergy Louisbourg Community Tourism Case...Tourism Cafe Canada
This 9-page, Synergy Louisbourg Community Engagement Tourism Case Study provides readers with insight into the journey travelled by a small town in rural Nova Scotia to begin the shift towards a collaborative vision and direction for tourism. Complete with two businesses profiles (The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site and the Point of View Suites' Beggars Banquet), this case study provides useful information for operators and community tourism developers alike.
The document summarizes a presentation given by representatives from the Larnaca District Development Agency in Cyprus. The agency was formed in 2003 to promote development in Larnaca district according to EU models. It represents municipalities and communities in the district. Key challenges to rural development in Cyprus include an aging population, limited agricultural land, and the need to keep people in rural areas. Existing policies aim to boost competitiveness, sustainable resource use, and quality of life. The agency hopes to identify best practices from other regions to improve development policies and make rural areas more attractive.
Rural Tourism in India: Prospects and Impact
Rural tourism has the potential to benefit rural communities economically and socially. It can generate income and jobs for villagers, boost local handicrafts and culture, and help preserve the rural environment. However, rural tourism also faces challenges like a lack of capital, skills and coordination among stakeholders. If developed sustainably, it can reduce rural poverty and migration to cities while promoting cultural exchange and environmental conservation in Indian villages.
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This document summarizes a presentation by the Gers Chamber of Commerce and Industry on rural development in the Midi-Pyrenees region of France. The CCI represents local companies, especially small and medium enterprises, and supports their development projects. It also works with regional and local authorities on economic development initiatives. Some key issues facing rural areas in Midi-Pyrenees are an aging population, lack of infrastructure in some places, and young people migrating to cities. Existing policies aim to address these challenges and modernize agriculture. The CCI is involved in EU projects and hopes to transfer good practices from other regions, such as promoting local brands, through its work in the GRISI PLUS project.
This document provides information about tourism in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). It notes that international tourism is a large and growing global industry, and the GMS region aims to compete for more tourists and the economic benefits they bring. Specific initiatives discussed include the Mekong Tourism Office, which was established to coordinate tourism marketing and development projects across the GMS countries. It analyzes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to tourism in the region. Details are also given about tourism trends and facilities in individual GMS countries such as Laos. The document proposes the "Explore Mekong" branding and marketing campaign to promote the GMS as a tourism destination.
Galway County Council is responsible for the administrative area of County Galway and provides important infrastructure and social services. It seeks to enhance the county while protecting its unique character. The council facilitates partnerships between statutory and community organizations. County Galway has a population of 175,127 spread over 6,099 square kilometers, with 83% living in rural areas. Through various policies and projects, the council supports rural development, economic initiatives, social services, and vibrant communities. It hopes to identify new initiatives to support rural communities through its involvement in the GRISI PLUS program.
This document provides a report on a home stay trip visit and assessment conducted in Bhumlichok Village Development Committee (VDC) in Gorkha district of Nepal. A team from Nepal Magar Tourism Society visited the area from December 9-10, 2016.
The objectives of the visit were to assess the current state of tourism in the area, identify challenges and opportunities, observe socio-economic and cultural activities, and promote the village as a new tourist destination. The team visited the Bhumlichok Bhairabi Home Stay and found it offered local culture, food, and accommodations. Recommendations included developing tourism infrastructure, training locals, preserving culture, and producing promotional materials. The report concludes rural tourism
This document discusses the prospects for rural tourism development in Bangladesh. It defines rural tourism as activities that allow tourists to experience rural traditions and lifestyles through interactions with local people, culture, events and crafts. Rural tourism can benefit local communities economically and socially by showcasing rural life and creating entrepreneurial opportunities. However, rural tourism is still overlooked in Bangladesh despite its potential. The document calls for strategic planning and development of rural tourism infrastructure to realize its benefits and contribute to sustainable rural development.
Impacts of Rural Tourism on Architectural and Cultural Heritage -The Cases of...IRJET Journal
This document discusses the impacts of rural tourism on the architectural and cultural heritage of rural communities in North-East India. It analyzes two case studies - Sualkuchi village in Assam and Mawlynnong village in Meghalaya. While rural tourism has brought economic benefits, it has also negatively impacted the traditional architecture, cultural practices, and environment of these villages. In Sualkuchi, traditional weaving practices and architecture are being replaced by commercialization and imitations. In both villages, construction and overtourism are threatening cultural sites and natural resources. The document argues for a more sustainable approach to rural tourism that preserves local heritage and environment.
1) The document discusses a cultural mapping project in South Georgian Bay that aimed to identify and engage local cultural assets and industries.
2) Key goals of the project included mapping tangible and intangible cultural resources, engaging the community, conducting an economic analysis of creative industries, and developing a strategy to sustain cultural mapping over time.
3) The project process involved forming a steering committee, collecting and analyzing data, holding public workshops, and producing a final report with maps, analysis, and recommendations.
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We start with an introduction to the 17 UN Sustainable Goals which are key to community regeneration in the context of the global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We end the module as we did in Module 1 with practical exercises and resources you can use to apply your community regeneration learning.
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Cultural heritage can contribute to urban development in the following ways:
1. It provides predictability for investors through regulations and development plans that designate cultural heritage areas and protections.
2. Municipal plans outline cultural heritage parts along with transport and environmental elements, providing zoning and protections for historic areas.
3. Investors seek reduced uncertainty, so planning tools that indicate development restraints channel investment to designated growth areas while protecting other cultural heritage zones.
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Explains the principles of responsible tourism. Provides the definition of RT, and shows examples of RT in action from South Africa. Also a plea for careful and integrated tourism planning."
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See also http://planeta.wikispaces.com/rtweek2012
Community based tourism - Case study (Thanh Ha pottery village |Miso walai Ho...AvantikaBadgujar
A case study PowerPoint presentation on community-based tourism. In 2021 on world tourism day the theme was declared to be "inclusive tourism".
So thus this is a presentation created with 2 different case studies taken to learn from them.
One is in Malaysia and the other is in Vietnam.
This document discusses mass tourism in Kenya. It provides information on the attractions that draw tourists to Kenya, such as game parks and the coast. Mass tourism brings both benefits and costs to Kenya's economy. While it brings in foreign income and creates jobs, it can also damage the environment and local culture. The document suggests ways Kenya could reduce the negative impacts of mass tourism and maintain tourism levels in the future, such as improving infrastructure and limiting visitor numbers in sensitive areas.
This document provides information about an Oregon Rural Tourism Studio program taking place in the McKenzie River Valley from February to May 2011. It outlines the program goals of engaging community leaders, developing new tourism products, and connecting participants with resources. The agenda covers topics like sustainable tourism principles, asset mapping, and developing a community vision. It encourages participants to attend all sessions, participate fully, and work with the local steering committee after completion. Matching grants up to $10,000 are available for priority projects identified in the program.
Some Proposed Models for Successful Community Based TourismRashidul Hasan
Community-based tourism (CBT) refers to tourism activities or enterprises that are owned and managed by the local community. CBT aims to involve local communities in tourism development by giving them ownership and control over projects and retaining a major portion of earnings. It can promote sustainable development by bringing economic benefits to communities while conserving the environment and local culture. The document discusses why CBT is important, providing examples of how communities in countries like Bangladesh can benefit from CBT by developing homestays, restaurants, handicrafts, and other tourism services and products. It outlines steps for communities to assess their tourism potential and successfully implement CBT projects.
Rural tourism has the potential to improve rural livelihoods and communities in India. It can generate jobs and income in rural areas through activities like farming, handicrafts, and cultural festivals. However, rural tourism also faces challenges like preserving culture and environment, developing infrastructure and skills, and ensuring benefits are shared. With support from the government and community cooperation, rural tourism could boost rural economies in a sustainable manner.
Turismo rural en mercados extranjeros - Linas ZabaliunasEscapadaRural
1) The document summarizes rural tourism in Lithuania, noting there are now 710 homesteads participating compared to just 17 in 1997. Rural tourism is considered an alternative activity in the countryside.
2) It provides statistics on tourism in Lithuania, which accounts for 5% of GDP and attracts over 3 million tourists annually, with one fifth staying in rural tourism areas.
3) The Rural Tourism Association of Lithuania's strategy is to develop rural tourism into a high quality and competitive holiday destination through quality standards and developing unique tourism products that showcase Lithuanian culture, traditions and nature.
This document describes the EDEN Innovation Prize, which aims to inspire the tourism industry by showcasing initiatives that make places better to live in and visit. There are three award categories: E-Place Branding Prize for tourism marketing campaigns, E-Place Making Prize for initiatives improving places to live, and E-Community Building Prize for cooperation enhancing social cohesion. Winners will receive special recognition on EU and industry websites and publications. To participate, applicants must submit descriptions or information about relevant initiatives by October 30, 2013 for the chance to win gold, silver, or bronze prizes.
From a Dead-end to a Destination: A Synergy Louisbourg Community Tourism Case...Tourism Cafe Canada
This 9-page, Synergy Louisbourg Community Engagement Tourism Case Study provides readers with insight into the journey travelled by a small town in rural Nova Scotia to begin the shift towards a collaborative vision and direction for tourism. Complete with two businesses profiles (The Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site and the Point of View Suites' Beggars Banquet), this case study provides useful information for operators and community tourism developers alike.
The document summarizes a presentation given by representatives from the Larnaca District Development Agency in Cyprus. The agency was formed in 2003 to promote development in Larnaca district according to EU models. It represents municipalities and communities in the district. Key challenges to rural development in Cyprus include an aging population, limited agricultural land, and the need to keep people in rural areas. Existing policies aim to boost competitiveness, sustainable resource use, and quality of life. The agency hopes to identify best practices from other regions to improve development policies and make rural areas more attractive.
Rural Tourism in India: Prospects and Impact
Rural tourism has the potential to benefit rural communities economically and socially. It can generate income and jobs for villagers, boost local handicrafts and culture, and help preserve the rural environment. However, rural tourism also faces challenges like a lack of capital, skills and coordination among stakeholders. If developed sustainably, it can reduce rural poverty and migration to cities while promoting cultural exchange and environmental conservation in Indian villages.
15.ppt gers cci launching conf grisi plusgrisiplus
This document summarizes a presentation by the Gers Chamber of Commerce and Industry on rural development in the Midi-Pyrenees region of France. The CCI represents local companies, especially small and medium enterprises, and supports their development projects. It also works with regional and local authorities on economic development initiatives. Some key issues facing rural areas in Midi-Pyrenees are an aging population, lack of infrastructure in some places, and young people migrating to cities. Existing policies aim to address these challenges and modernize agriculture. The CCI is involved in EU projects and hopes to transfer good practices from other regions, such as promoting local brands, through its work in the GRISI PLUS project.
This document provides information about tourism in the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS). It notes that international tourism is a large and growing global industry, and the GMS region aims to compete for more tourists and the economic benefits they bring. Specific initiatives discussed include the Mekong Tourism Office, which was established to coordinate tourism marketing and development projects across the GMS countries. It analyzes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to tourism in the region. Details are also given about tourism trends and facilities in individual GMS countries such as Laos. The document proposes the "Explore Mekong" branding and marketing campaign to promote the GMS as a tourism destination.
Galway County Council is responsible for the administrative area of County Galway and provides important infrastructure and social services. It seeks to enhance the county while protecting its unique character. The council facilitates partnerships between statutory and community organizations. County Galway has a population of 175,127 spread over 6,099 square kilometers, with 83% living in rural areas. Through various policies and projects, the council supports rural development, economic initiatives, social services, and vibrant communities. It hopes to identify new initiatives to support rural communities through its involvement in the GRISI PLUS program.
This document provides a report on a home stay trip visit and assessment conducted in Bhumlichok Village Development Committee (VDC) in Gorkha district of Nepal. A team from Nepal Magar Tourism Society visited the area from December 9-10, 2016.
The objectives of the visit were to assess the current state of tourism in the area, identify challenges and opportunities, observe socio-economic and cultural activities, and promote the village as a new tourist destination. The team visited the Bhumlichok Bhairabi Home Stay and found it offered local culture, food, and accommodations. Recommendations included developing tourism infrastructure, training locals, preserving culture, and producing promotional materials. The report concludes rural tourism
This document discusses the prospects for rural tourism development in Bangladesh. It defines rural tourism as activities that allow tourists to experience rural traditions and lifestyles through interactions with local people, culture, events and crafts. Rural tourism can benefit local communities economically and socially by showcasing rural life and creating entrepreneurial opportunities. However, rural tourism is still overlooked in Bangladesh despite its potential. The document calls for strategic planning and development of rural tourism infrastructure to realize its benefits and contribute to sustainable rural development.
Impacts of Rural Tourism on Architectural and Cultural Heritage -The Cases of...IRJET Journal
This document discusses the impacts of rural tourism on the architectural and cultural heritage of rural communities in North-East India. It analyzes two case studies - Sualkuchi village in Assam and Mawlynnong village in Meghalaya. While rural tourism has brought economic benefits, it has also negatively impacted the traditional architecture, cultural practices, and environment of these villages. In Sualkuchi, traditional weaving practices and architecture are being replaced by commercialization and imitations. In both villages, construction and overtourism are threatening cultural sites and natural resources. The document argues for a more sustainable approach to rural tourism that preserves local heritage and environment.
1) The document discusses a cultural mapping project in South Georgian Bay that aimed to identify and engage local cultural assets and industries.
2) Key goals of the project included mapping tangible and intangible cultural resources, engaging the community, conducting an economic analysis of creative industries, and developing a strategy to sustain cultural mapping over time.
3) The project process involved forming a steering committee, collecting and analyzing data, holding public workshops, and producing a final report with maps, analysis, and recommendations.
Restart+ Module 2 Opportunities for Community Regenerationcaniceconsulting
In Module 2, we delve a little deeper into community sustainability and explore opportunities and trends in economic, environmental and social sustainability.
We start with an introduction to the 17 UN Sustainable Goals which are key to community regeneration in the context of the global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
We end the module as we did in Module 1 with practical exercises and resources you can use to apply your community regeneration learning.
Терье Нипан. Секция: «Наследие: культурная ценность и экономический драйвер»Moscow Urban Forum
Cultural heritage can contribute to urban development in the following ways:
1. It provides predictability for investors through regulations and development plans that designate cultural heritage areas and protections.
2. Municipal plans outline cultural heritage parts along with transport and environmental elements, providing zoning and protections for historic areas.
3. Investors seek reduced uncertainty, so planning tools that indicate development restraints channel investment to designated growth areas while protecting other cultural heritage zones.
Responsible Tourism for the Tourism Industry M Hatchuel 2012Martin Hatchuel
Explains the principles of responsible tourism. Provides the definition of RT, and shows examples of RT in action from South Africa. Also a plea for careful and integrated tourism planning."
Responsible tourism is "Tourism that creates better places for people to live in, and better places to visit.
See also http://planeta.wikispaces.com/rtweek2012
Community based tourism - Case study (Thanh Ha pottery village |Miso walai Ho...AvantikaBadgujar
A case study PowerPoint presentation on community-based tourism. In 2021 on world tourism day the theme was declared to be "inclusive tourism".
So thus this is a presentation created with 2 different case studies taken to learn from them.
One is in Malaysia and the other is in Vietnam.
This document discusses mass tourism in Kenya. It provides information on the attractions that draw tourists to Kenya, such as game parks and the coast. Mass tourism brings both benefits and costs to Kenya's economy. While it brings in foreign income and creates jobs, it can also damage the environment and local culture. The document suggests ways Kenya could reduce the negative impacts of mass tourism and maintain tourism levels in the future, such as improving infrastructure and limiting visitor numbers in sensitive areas.
This document provides information about an Oregon Rural Tourism Studio program taking place in the McKenzie River Valley from February to May 2011. It outlines the program goals of engaging community leaders, developing new tourism products, and connecting participants with resources. The agenda covers topics like sustainable tourism principles, asset mapping, and developing a community vision. It encourages participants to attend all sessions, participate fully, and work with the local steering committee after completion. Matching grants up to $10,000 are available for priority projects identified in the program.
Some Proposed Models for Successful Community Based TourismRashidul Hasan
Community-based tourism (CBT) refers to tourism activities or enterprises that are owned and managed by the local community. CBT aims to involve local communities in tourism development by giving them ownership and control over projects and retaining a major portion of earnings. It can promote sustainable development by bringing economic benefits to communities while conserving the environment and local culture. The document discusses why CBT is important, providing examples of how communities in countries like Bangladesh can benefit from CBT by developing homestays, restaurants, handicrafts, and other tourism services and products. It outlines steps for communities to assess their tourism potential and successfully implement CBT projects.
Rural tourism has the potential to improve rural livelihoods and communities in India. It can generate jobs and income in rural areas through activities like farming, handicrafts, and cultural festivals. However, rural tourism also faces challenges like preserving culture and environment, developing infrastructure and skills, and ensuring benefits are shared. With support from the government and community cooperation, rural tourism could boost rural economies in a sustainable manner.
Turismo rural en mercados extranjeros - Linas ZabaliunasEscapadaRural
1) The document summarizes rural tourism in Lithuania, noting there are now 710 homesteads participating compared to just 17 in 1997. Rural tourism is considered an alternative activity in the countryside.
2) It provides statistics on tourism in Lithuania, which accounts for 5% of GDP and attracts over 3 million tourists annually, with one fifth staying in rural tourism areas.
3) The Rural Tourism Association of Lithuania's strategy is to develop rural tourism into a high quality and competitive holiday destination through quality standards and developing unique tourism products that showcase Lithuanian culture, traditions and nature.
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This document discusses how destination marketers can close the gap between online and offline marketing. Most destination marketing budgets are spent on traditional offline channels like magazines, TV, newspapers and radio. However, research shows travelers now begin their journey online. To close this gap, destinations must ensure they can deliver a memorable experience and go social by joining networks to make sure everyone knows about the experience. They should also reconsider how much advertising impact they actually get from large budgets, given how much other advertising the average traveler is already exposed to each day.
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PEOPLE
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Culture
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Ligatne,
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2013
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Centre
of
Ligatne
and
Gauja
Na[onal
Park
(whole
territory
of
Ligatne
is
a
part
of
the
na[onal
park)
3. WHY
–
THE
REASON
FOR
ACTION
HOW
WHAT
THE
CASE
IS
ALL
ABOUT?
1815
Konrad
Kyber
and
Justus
Storch,
2
German
1. Owners
of
the
Mill
takes
a
decisive
ac[on
and
change
the
raw-‐
tradesmen
from
Riga
came
to
Ligatne
village
and
founded
a
Paper-‐ material
used
in
the
produc[on
from
wooden
pulp
to
waste-‐
Mill.
paper
moving
to
re-‐cycling
.
1890-‐[es
factory
is
owned
by
the
Mentzenforff
family
and
an
1.1.
The
Mill
gets
involved
in
the
tourism
exemplary
workers’
village
and
a
developed
social
system
is
development
allowing
guided
tours
in
the
produc[on
developed.
and
showing
both
the
industrial
heritage
and
also
1960-‐[es
industrializa[on
in
the
USSR
reaches
its
peak.
1
000
nature-‐friendly
solu[ons
of
nowadays.
workers
are
employed
in
the
mill
2. Municipality
takes
a
decision
to
preserve
the
local
industrial
1990-‐[es
USSR
collapses,
majority
of
factories
in
Latvia
are
and
cultural
heritage
and
develop
tourism
as
one
of
the
going
bankrupt,
unemployment
is
growing,
people
are
leaving
priori[es.
towns
and
heading
to
the
capital-‐
Riga
and
abroad,
the
industrial
2.1.
Major
project,
co-‐financed
by
ERDF
is
launched
village
preserving
its
look
from
end
of
19th
Ct
is
undervalued,
to
build
two
tourism
trails
aimed
to
focus
on
cultural
wooden
architecture
considered
as
old
barracks.
heritage
of
Paper-‐Mill
village;
2.2.
Tourism
informa[on
centre
is
founded;
2.3.
Local
people
are
trained
to
work
as
the
guides;
WHY
–
ISSUES
AND
CHALLENGES
2.4.
Marke[ng
and
public
rela[on
ac[vi[es
are
• Paper-‐Mill
facing
bankruptcy
or
major
changes;
commenced
• Village
facing
modernizaVon
or
reconstrucVon
and
preservaVon;
• People
facing
moving
to
Riga,
emigraVon
or
adopVon
to
the
new
environment
Successful
co-‐opera[on
of
local
authority
and
private
business
Local
community
benefits
from
tourism
development;
nature
benefits
from
eco-‐friendly
produc[on
4. RESULTS-‐BENEFITS
WHY
SHOULD
BE
SHOWCASED?
1.
10
local
people
ge^ng
addiVonal
income
working
as
guides
in
Ligatne
2.
number
of
tourists
visVng
tourism
informaVon
centre
village
increased
from
3
204
in
2010
to
11
459
in
2011
and
17
714
in
Indra
Ramāne
(29)
2012.
mother
of
4
years
old
daughter
and
6
years
old
3.
2
new
cafeterias
opened,
winery
of
local
fruit
and
berry
son,
wines
founded,
8
crafsmen
selling
souvenirs
to
the
tourists,
used
to
live
in
Latvian
wood-‐working
and
eco-‐lifestyle
park
opened
to
the
public
biggest
resort
town
Jurmala,
moved
to
Ligatne
4.
Paper-‐Mill
of
Ligatne
conVnues
to
work
successfully
being
in
2009,
works
for
tourism
the
only
working
paper
producing
factory
in
Latvia
and
using
informa[on
for
a
half-‐[me
only
waste-‐paper
as
the
raw-‐material.
and
is
the
best
guide
in
Ligatne
for
children
5.
Together
with
other
municipaliVes
lying
in
the
territory
of
the
Gauja
NaVonal
Park
a
tourism
cluster
is
founded
and
a
new
Edgars
Viņķelis
tourism
brand
«Enter
Gauja»
developed.
offspring
of
the
Paper-‐Mill
workers
in
4th
genera[on.
Craksman,
demonstrates
the
wood-‐curving
skills
REFLECTION-‐MULTIPLIER
EFFECT
AND
TRANSFERABILITY
to
the
tourists
of
Ligatne
and
works
as
a
guide.
Efforts
taken
by
the
local
government
have
given
the
local
people
trust
that
tourism
will
be
supported
and
a
chain
of
new
services
have
been
founded
connected
to
the
tourism
Rasma
Vanaga
(reVred)
Used
to
work
as
an
economist
in
Paper-‐Mill,
ended
her
career
as
the
LESSON
LEARNED
Deputy-‐Director
of
the
Mill.
Since
2006
works
as
a
guide
in
Ligatne,
the
first
person
who
understood
the
Success
of
each
individual
player
in
such
a
poten[al
of
the
village
as
a
tourism
des[na[on.
small
community
depends
on
the
efforts
of
others:
if
someone
is
successful,
we
all
are
RESULTS-‐RECOGNITION
AND
AWARDS
winners,
if
someone
fails,
we
all
are
loosing.
In
2011
Ligatne
village
wins
the
European
Des[na[ons
of
Excellence
Only
a
common
strategy
aimed
to
reach
long-‐
award.
Theme
of
the
year:
reconstruc[on
of
physical
sites.
term
goals
is
going
to
be
successful!