País: Costa Rica Organization: Rios Tropicales Lodge : 1985 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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Geotourism means to also focus on human welfare and advancement, in contrast to solely environmental-focused welfare/wellbeing. This is what Rios Tropicales has been quietly doing since the company’s founding in 1985. The genesis of Rios Tropicales’ geotourism efforts came from complementary goals of wanting to protect and conserve the rivers and rainforests of Costa Rica while empowering and engaging the local community members, including the native Cabecar Indians, to play leading roles in this effort for their own economic, educational, health, and soulful well-being.
País: Ecuador Organization: Yachana Foundation : 2005 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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YACHANA: GEOTOURISM LODGE and SCHOOL
We at the Yachana Foundation believe the future of the rainforest is inextricably linked to the well-being of its inhabitants. Only those who call the rainforest their home can ensure its survival; education is the best way to achieve this goal. In September 2005, the Yachana Foundation and Yachana Lodge opened Yachana Technical High School.
País: Nepal Organization: 3 Sisters Adventure Trekking : 1994 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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Based in Nepal, 3 Sisters Adventure Trekking (3 Sisters) was founded in 1994 to empower and employ rural women in adventure travel. Lucky Chhetri felt the impact of mountaineering training in her own life and wanted to share the feeling of strength and possibility with others. Responding to the gross inequality of women in Nepal, 3 Sisters founded a local NGO, Empowering Women of Nepal (EWN). Together, they offer unprecedented opportunities for women from poor, remote mountainous regions to become confident, self-sufficient, and successful through adventure tourism.
País: India Organization: Eco-Health Farms : 2000 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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The most important element of the EHF program is harmony between nature, the environment, and health in a traditional rural atmosphere- the integrated approach to nature, agriculture, and health, and its realization in practices such as the production of healthy food, provision of holistic health services, and exchange of knowledge.
País: Kenya Organization: People to People Tourism-Kenya : 2001 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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Most tourists want to interact with local communities. They want to stay in places that positively impact on both the environment and the local population. They are thus looking for culture based attractions and products. For tourists who have had an opportunity to experience what PPT offers interms of our unique and authentic insights in Kenya, its people and culture, they will tell you that there is simply no substitute for hands on real life experience in another culture.
País: Maldives Organization: Banyan Tree nominated by Canopus Maldives : 2001 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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Please see above for full details of our program. In short, the internationally-recognized Banyan Tree Maldives Marine Lab is part of a larger Corporate Social Responsibility program conducted by the Banyan Tree head office. The Marine Lab acts as the facilitator of education, humanitarian/social, and environmental programs throughout the Maldives, conducting active research in 3 of 26 atolls in the Maldives, with occasional research in a further 3 atolls.
País: Chile Organization: INDAP : 2006 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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La Casa del Turismo Rural, es un proyecto conjunto destinado a mejorar y comercializar la oferta turística de prestadores rurales a través del trabajo en red, en conjunto con la consolidación del Centro de Promoción y Facilitación Comercial de Turismo Rural. Ademas, de que los visitantes vivan y sientan el mundo rural como un destino amable y acogedor para su próximo viaje.
País: Tanzania Organization: Chumbe Island Coral Park, Ltd. : 1991 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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Chumbe Island Coral Park Ltd. (CHICOP) is a private nature reserve that was developed from 1991 for the conservation and sustainable management of uninhabited Chumbe Island off Zanzibar, one of the last relatively pristine coral islands in the region. The park includes a fully protected coral reef sanctuary and forest reserve that harbour extremely rare and endangered animals, a Visitor centre, small eco-lodge, nature trails and historical ruins. All buildings and operations are based on state-of-the-art eco-technology aiming at zero impact on the environment.
País: Dominica Organization: Exotica Cottages : 2006 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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Background
Small rural communities often remain in the backwater of national development efforts in many poor countries as the attention seems to focus on the ‘modern’ sectors of tourism and digital services. Giraudel and Eggleston, two small villages in Dominica are no exception.
País: Thailand Organization: Evason Phuket & Six Senses Spa : 2006 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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The Evason Phuket Eco Trail takes visitors on a journey through the heart-of-the-house
of the resort. Local school groups, local communities and guests are shown the
environmental practices of the resort and explained the importance and how they can help
save the environment. Features include a Recycling Corner, chipping machine, bio-diesel
plant, composting area, Herb & Vegetable Garden, nursery, waste water treatment plant
and fresh water reservoir. At the Recycling Corner different bins are set up for visitors to
País: United Kingdom Organization: Blue Ventures Conservation : 2003 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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Blue Ventures is an award-winning not-for-profit that partners with local communities to conserve threatened marine habitats and resources for the betterment of people and nature. Funded almost entirely through ecotourism revenue, Blue Ventures brings paying volunteers to project sites and trains them in scientific research, community outreach and on-the-ground conservation.
País: South Africa Organization: CC Africa : 1990 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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Just 17 years ago the land of Phinda was degraded under poor agriculture. Today Phinda contains over 46000 acres of Big Five reserve, 7 distinct ecosystems, 7 award-winning safari lodges, and has been a regional stabilizer of conservation and geotourism. Embedded in the success has been Phinda’s commitment to upliftment of the surrounding rural villages.
País: Russia Organization: Great Baikal Trail : 2002 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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The Great Baikal Trail will allow access to parts of Lake Baikal that are now beyond the reach of most visitors. Only five percent of the lakeshores are developed, with very few roads anywhere. We would like to keep it that way. Therefore, to avoid industrial development, and to preserve our cultural and natural environments intact, we Siberians are intent on limiting access to most of our lake to only hikers, bikers, skiers, horseback riders, etc.
País: India Organization: Snow Leopard Conservancy India Trust : 2002 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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The Ladakh Himalayan Homestays offer you a unique opportunity to stay with, and share the culture of Himalayan people in remote villages, while trekking through rugged habitat of the endangered snow leopard
Ladakh Himalayan Homestays seek to:
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• Positive interactive cultural experiences for both the host and tourist
País: Gabon Organization: Wildlife Conservation Society : 2002 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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A Vision for Gabon: Tourism, Parks and Sustainable Development in the 21st Century, has been a collective effort involving conservation NGOs, private sector investors and various Government departments to establish Gabon as the World’s premiere destination for African rainforest tourism and a model for 21st century parks. Starting with the creation in 2002 by President Omar Bongo Ondimba of a network of 13 National Parks covering almost 11% of Gabon, the project has been a 6-year effort to develop sustainable tourism from scratch.
País: Greece Organization: Crete's Culinary Sanctuaries : 1997 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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CCS organizes extraordinary cultural-culinary seminars for small groups. Our all-local network of professional organic farmers, chefs, historians, mountaineers and many others share their knowledge about Crete’s culture and nature. Visitors join us on botanical hikes in the gorgeous countryside, visits to historic sites, organic farms, tranquil villages and rural lodges. Journeys change with the seasons to include artisan production of organic olive oil, wine, cheese, honey, bread and healthy cooking techniques.
País: Bhutan Organization: Tourism Board of Bhutan : 1974 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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Tourism in Bhutan is driven by the concept of Gross National Happiness by placing the interests of the common people at the center of development. It is not about exploitation but of contribution to the society and the people. It is our aim that tourists will appreciate the real Bhutan through its living culture and pristine environment and the people of Bhutan will in turn benefit from their interaction with the visitors.
País: Brazil Organization: ASSOCIAÇÃO FÉRIAS VIVAS : 2002 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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Disseminar a cultura de prevenção e segurança, introduzindo-a no contexto do desenvolvimento do turismo, a ASSOCIAÇÃO FÉRIAS VIVAS acredita que segurança é a base para a qualidade e sustentabilidade do turismo.
Com foco nos turistas, fornecedores e poder público, suas ações estão voltadas para a disseminação do conhecimento da gestão de riscos nas atividades de turismo e lazer.
País: Rwanda Organization: Wildlife Tours- Rwanda : 2007 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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• Sustainable rural community economic growth through the development of a sustainable and responsible tourism sector that is compatible with other existing and potential community development activities.
País: United States Organization: GreenSpot : 2007 : Positioning in the Mosaic of solutions:
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GreenSpot is a nonprofit organization that supports local community tourism initiatives in Central America by leveraging our focus on high levels of traveler engagement. We start our personal travel itineraries by partnering with lodgings that offer both premier luxury amenities and robust green practices, such as hiring locally, offering organic native cuisine, and supporting economic needs in the community. We match travelers to activities, events, local artisans, and historical sites based on their interests.
