Posts
-
|
Self-reflection and useful feedback
The SHAPE project has revealed the value of transnational cooperation on developing sustainable heritage areas. The Learning Journeys have provided valuable input not only on sustainable tourism, but on regional development as such.
-
|
Join SHAPE at the Arctic Circle Assembly 2019!
The Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. The annual Arctic Circle Assembly is the largest annual international gathering on the Arctic, attended by more than 2000 participants from 60 countries interested in the future of the Arctic: heads of states and governments, ministers, members…
-
|
Experiencing “slow triathlon” in North Karelia Biosphere Reserve, Finland
Can you imagine a “slow” triathlon with the goal of enjoying nature and culture, stress free and with no time pressure? In little more than a week, North Karelia Biosphere Reserve will be hosting learning journey participants in North Karelia Biosphere Reserve. During the learning journey, the guests will experience the Koitajoki Nature Triathlon that…
-
|
5th Partner meeting in Nordhordland
Presenting results and sharing knowledge All the SHAPE partners were present at the 5th Partner meeting in Norway in June. It was finally time to present the first results and sharing experiences based on implantation of the ecotourism initiatives that have been developed. By: Kjersti Isdal – Region Nordhordland Sharing experiences also means sharing knowledge…
-
|
Visit another Sustainable Heritage Area! – learning opportunities for our stakeholders
By: Rosalind Bryce – SHAPE Now that the ecotourism initiatives are underway in each SHAPE Sustainable Heritage Area, we are looking forward to one of the anticipated highlights of 2019 – the learning journeys! Learning and connecting with stakeholders from another country The learning journeys will offer opportunities for our regional stakeholders, including local businesses,…
-
|
Koitajoki Nature Triathlon
By: Daisy Silvennoinen & Timo Hokkanen – North Karelia Biosphere Reserve Can you imagine a “slow” triathlon? Where the goal is enjoying nature and culture, stress free and with no time pressure. That is what our partners in North Karelia BR have developed as part of the SHAPE project. There is of course local food and…
-
|
Cooperative efforts make visitors stay longer
Providers of services and events in sustainable tourism are often small. In Snæfellsnes regional park they are learning to work together in order to develop their products and make the visitors stay longer. By: Ragnhildur Sigurðardóttir – Snæfellsnes Regional Park Throughout 2019 Snæfellsnes regional park have been hosting a series of workshops for local providers of sustainable tourism services.…
-
|
Biosphere Experiences Guide Training
By: Marie McNulty – Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere The Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere have just finished procuring the services of Stef Lauer to run a Biosphere Experiences Guide Training course as part of the SHAPE project. Ten people have signed up for the free training that takes place over two weekends in May…
-
|
Darkness and the Stars
Finding what is unique about your area may lead down unexpected paths. In Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere they are exploring the possibilities of enjoying the sky at night – developing “Darkness Tourism”. By Marie McNulty – Galloway and Southern Ayrshire Biosphere As the only community in Galloway Forest Dark Sky Park, Glentrool Village is…
-
|
Collaboration is key: Destination Management Planning
By: Laura Hamlet and Natasha Hutchison – Wester Ross Biosphere The key to collaboration is cultivating individual minds and skills sets to design the structure in which everyone works together toward a common goal. In Wester Ross they are working on a Destination Management Plan (DMP), creating a strong support network made up of everyone…