Antra Damberga Latvian Country Tourism Association Lauku ceļotājs Pilot project Sustainability through common rural tourism quality aspects for BSR.

Antra Damberga

Latvian Country Tourism Association Lauku ceļotājs

Pilot Pilot projectprojectSustainability through common rural Sustainability through common rural

tourism quality aspects for BSRtourism quality aspects for BSR

Review on sustainable rural tourism development in Latvia

• inventory of the current situation and negative impacts

• recommendations for actions to prevent / reduce the negative environmental, economic and social aspects at all stakeholder levels

presented at the national RT conference on February 3, 2006 (400participants) konferences

Sustainability criteria in RT quality system

1-4 category Locally produced food products offered to tourists Waste disposed according to the local administrative regulations (contract with a waste management company)

2-4 category Disposable tableware and other single use items not used Co-operation with local providers/services

3-4 category Provide guests with appropriate information about e.g. local nature, organic farming and local culture Continuous attention to environmental impact of the establishment, improvement of environment and nature protection measures

Sustainability criteria in RT quality system

4 category Provide guests with information on sustainable behaviour

Maximum use of environment and human friendly materials in case of new constructions or renovations

The landscape and regional architecture traditions respected in case of new constructions or renovations

Traditional building techniques respected in case of new constructions or renovations

Sustainability criteria in RT quality system and branding

fishing

horse riding

seminars

health & beauty

skiiing

party facilities

for kids

Contact us! [email protected]

Latvian Country Tourism Association “Lauku ceļotājs”Kugu str. 11, Riga, LatviaTel.: +371 7617600, Fax: +371 7830041, e-mail: [email protected]

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