International Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development

Programme:

09:30–10:00 Registration and coffee

10:00–10:10 Opening of the conference

10:10–10:40 Introduction: Implementation of the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Latvia

10:40–11:40 International experience stories from EUROPARC Charter certified tourism businesses and protected natural areas in Italy and Estonia

11:40–12:10 Certification requirements, processes and benefits for tourism businesses

12:10–12:30 Coffee break / networking

12:30–13:40 Moderated discussion – Innovative approaches to tourism in protected natural areas

Registration is mandatory:
https://forms.gle/yF7v2vgzchhQsrA36

On 19 November, during a ceremonial event in Brussels, the EUROPARC Federation — Europe’s largest organization of protected natural areas — awarded the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism certificates. For the first time, Gauja National Park also received the certificate at the European Parliament as a sustainable tourism destination in Europe.

The certification of a sustainable tourism destination is an internationally recognized tool that helps strengthen cooperation between local communities and management institutions, promotes thoughtful tourism development, supports the local economy, and protects natural and cultural values. The Charter also provides opportunities to learn from other protected areas across Europe and strengthens the region’s image as a responsible and high-quality tourism destination.

Organised by the Gauja National Park Tourism Association in cooperation with the Nature Conservation Agency and Ķemeri National Park.

For questions, please contact: info@entergauja.com