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👀 Explore the world of senior living tours in our newest blog post, "Behind Closed Doors: Insider Tips for Taking Senior Living Tours." 🗝 Unlock key insights and make informed choices! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/d5pauQqC #SeniorLiving #Community #InsiderTips #Blog

"Royal Jozini is more than just a game reserve; it is a harmonious blend of natural splendour and human passion. With its expansive landscapes, rich biodiversity and commitment to sustainable living, it offers an unparalleled escape for nature lovers and investors alike. Whether you choose to immerse yourself by the lake, find peace in the bush, or seek adventure in the mountains, Royal Jozini promises a unique and enriching experience." Read more about Royal Jozini in our recent feature in The Witness - https://bit.ly/3RlSK29

Here are some tips to ensure that heritage landmarks are preserved for future generations to enjoy. The list is inpired by Carolyn Spencer Brown and her reporting from Med SeaTrade conference session. Here are some tips for protecting and preserving the heritage of landmarks: ### Tips for Protecting and Preserving Destination Heritage 1. **Educate Visitors**: Provide information on the significance of the landmark to encourage respectful behavior. 2. **Implement Conservation Practices**: Use appropriate materials and methods for restoration to maintain authenticity. 3. **Limit Access**: Control visitor numbers to prevent wear and tear on sensitive areas. 4. **Promote Sustainable Tourism**: Encourage practices that minimize environmental impact and support local communities. 5. **Engage the Community**: Involve local residents in preservation efforts to foster a sense of ownership and pride. 6. **Regular Maintenance**: Schedule routine inspections and maintenance to address issues before they escalate. 7. **Use Technology**: Employ modern technology for monitoring conditions and managing visitor experiences. 8. **Create Awareness Campaigns**: Highlight the importance of preservation through social media and local events. 9. **Collaborate with Experts**: Work with heritage conservation specialists for best practices and guidance. 10. **Establish Guidelines**: Develop clear rules for visitor conduct to protect the landmark from damage. #cruise #UNESCO #seatrade

Lots of people enjoying the outdoors? Fantastic, however... ... some hills, mountains or landmark places - such as here at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh - attract so many people that (1) it's crowded on the trail and at the summit, (2) heavy and sometimes thoughtless footfall causes damage to paths and vegetation, and (3) less popular, often equally lovely, areas get ignored. Do we need to encourage more tourists and visitors to give 'honeypot' landscapes a break? Do tourism boards, local authorities and business owners need to do more to encourage people to visit other parts of our cities, hills, national parks, countryside and coast? Do we need a new Walkers Code to encourage people to treat our landscapes, nature and the environment with greater respect? #SustainableWalking #ScotlandTourism #Edinburgh #ArthursSeat #PathErosion #trails #overtourism #honeypots #CountrysideCode

Exhibit (pick a letter) of a Govt again exhibiting effectively little understanding or comprehension of how a visitor economy intersects with a tourism reliant community. Most would have heard of the Mornington Peninsula. I’m proud to be on the local tourism board but I write as a concerned, experienced tourism executive and adviser & a former resident over recent years. Cracking place, beautiful nature, surf and portside, emergent quality spa region, awesome golf courses, some of the best pub vistas in the country & they tell us the local wineries make a pretty mean Pinot (they do, am just being floral with the words). The offering overwhelmingly delivered by hard working small to medium sized Enterprises. It is a very strong day trip destination, (the strongest in the big V) and has its (at least day trip and intrastate overnights) back to pre COVID levels. Over half of our close to 8m annual visitors come over the summer and spring and autumn shoulder edges. It also has the most popular passenger ferry route in the country connecting Sorrento and Queenscliff, the gateway to the Bellarine and Great Ocean Road! Searoad Ferries Strategically the region is building our great product out to spread the visitor volume & profile, more events away from peaks and working to sustain a year round visitor economy to help retain workforce and skills. Personally the MornPen works as a weekend getaway or midweek break over the winter months and you’re still only 1.5 hrs from Melbs for the footy at the G! So here’s the rub. A leaked Council memo/email has contents debating options around the effective closure of the always popular Main Street (Ocean Beach Road) of Sorrento & its key access points. Yep the place Tina Arena sings about. And let’s just pick some dates like oh between 18 Dec and out to possibly mid Jan. Yes options only (apparently) but surely these can’t be serious right in peak holiday season. The impact on locals, let alone visitors, of such a blunt idea, truly horrendous. The local chamber of commerce is about to get a briefing but it is all over Melbs highest rating talk station today. This is actually serious stuff. I hope and sense sanity prevails. Traffic management is a genuine issue in many destinations at busy times. But this is people’s livelihoods and the MornPen’s biggest industry. They’ve only had one proper Christmas since the retched virus & OTT restrictions which Victoria was infamous for. Let’s see the next moves. #vicpol #visitoreconomy #morningtonpeninsula #crazy #peakseason #summer #tourism #smallbusiness #victoria #visitvictoria #sorrento #tinaarena #portsea #foodandwine #pinot #golf #spa Nine #3AW #neilmitchell Sam Groth MP #traffic #trafficcones #badidea

Today, we honor the journeys that take us beyond borders, create lifelong memories, and connect us to #people, #nature, and #cultures worldwide. Every destination has a story – what’s yours? #internationaltourismday

🛎️ Where do hoteliers feel most threatened by #ClimateChange? 🛎️ Check out what we learned from the latest Accommodation Barometer about the European #hospitalityIndustry 👇 https://lnkd.in/erAh7RBp

🛎️ Where do hoteliers feel most threatened by #ClimateChange? 🛎️ Check out what we learned from the latest Accommodation Barometer about the European #hospitalityIndustry 👇 https://lnkd.in/ekypCR6N

Today we outline the actions conducted last year across our hotels and resorts through Wave of Change - our approach to sustainability. Our commitment to responsible tourism leads our business on a transformative journey. But the successful implementation of our vision requires a 360-degree approach, embedding sustainability within every process. I extend my thanks to the sustainability team and those responsible for sustainability across Iberostar Group. There is so much to be proud of, but it's the day-to-day behavior changes of everyone that give me the most joy - the teams that are dedicated to rethinking their approach to lower our impact. The journey is long and not void of challenges. Finding solutions requires us to think innovatively and collaborate. For instance, implementing Nature-Based Solutions like restoring coral reefs or mangroves to mitigate hurricane impact. Such collaborations can aid in developing proactive solutions, partnering with local governments can address major infrastructure challenges, and involving local communities can further holistic tourism. Through collective action we aim to inspire positive change, to create a future where people and the environment flourish. Discover the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dEFMAasx #ResponsibleTourism

Ready to soak up the final rays of summer? Whether you’re planning a coastal retreat, city escapade or an adventure in the great outdoors, let’s embrace the last month of the season together. Share your summer plans in the comments and inspire fellow travellers! #LinkAirwaysAU #LinkAirways #TravelWithLink #FlyWithLink