Endri Gjoshi | Green Destinations 2023 Estonia | Day 2, Culture & Tradition & Thriving Communities

Описание: 🌿 Welcome to the Green Destinations 2023 Conference Panel: "Culture and Tradition & Thriving Communities"! 🌍

In this enlightening session, our presenters will cast a spotlight on the transformative power of community-based tourism and development. They'll emphasize the crucial involvement of local communities, producers, and stakeholders throughout the supply chain, showcasing best practices in the field.

🎤 About the Panel:
Our esteemed panelists are champions of thriving and sustainable communities. By sharing their insights and experiences, they aim to provide attendees with valuable insights into how tourism can have a positive impact on nurturing communities. They'll explore transformative approaches that inspire destinations to celebrate their cultural heritage and empower local communities to actively participate in tourism while preserving their unique identities.

🎙️ About the Speaker:
Endri Gjoshi, serving as the Head of Culture at Belsh Municipality in Albania, holds a pivotal role in promoting and preserving the rich heritage of the region. His presentation, "Blessings Over Bunkers: How Aphrodite Taught Albanians to Fall in Love Again with their Hidden Heritage," sheds light on a remarkable journey. During the harsh communist era, Albania experienced a stifling of ancient traditions and cultures. However, a significant discovery—an underwater shrine dedicated to the Goddess Aphrodite—initiated a renaissance. This unearthing rekindled a sense of community and a deep connection with ancestral roots, ultimately propelling sustainable tourism and fruitful public-private collaborations, enriching the region.

🌟 About the Conference:
The Green Destinations 2023 Conference, hosted in the 2023 European Green Capital of Tallinn, has been a remarkable platform for industry stakeholders to converge, exchange ideas, and unveil sustainable solutions and best practices. With contributions from over 55 speakers representing diverse corners of the world, this conference has truly enriched our knowledge base. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has played a part in steering tourism towards a promising and responsible future.

🌱 About Green Destinations:
Green Destinations is a global organization created in the Netherlands to support sustainable destinations, their businesses and their communities. Green Destinations’ core programs, the Green Destinations Solutions for Destinations, Solutions for Businesses, and the Top 100 Sustainability Stories, are the main pillars of a country-wide stewardship approach that we have developed and piloted in Slovenia, Estonia, Australia, Brazil and Guyana. Green Destinations developed a support program including over 40 assessment and reporting tools, including training courses.

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