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German-Oman project receives Ford Environmental Grant

Oman Tribune - Jan 19, 2012
Since 2009, German and Omani companies have been cooperating in sustainable geotourism and environmental education in the Sultanate. The project aims at conserving Oman's unique geological heritage through. Key elements of the project include ...

SQU conference to focus on economic impact of geology

Times of Oman - Jan 3, 2012
The third edition of the three-day Global Geotourism Conference held recently in Muscat had called upon stakeholders to ensure that geo-tourism is incorporated in formulating and managing sustainable tourism strategies. The overall objective of this ...

The coming of high-end green tourism in Gabon

BusinessDay - Jan 20, 2012
Lee White CBE, Director of the national parks agency, said that “we hope that this project will enable us to launch a Geotourism industry in Gabon, that both ensures that the natural treasures found in Gabon's national parks make a contribution to the ...

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The Importance of Geotourism

Jim Dion, Director of National Geographic Society Sustainable Destinations, describes the history and concept of Geotourism. He explains the role of NGS in this project, what motivated it, and shares his hopes for its outcome.

 

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Jim Dion, Sierra Geotourism

Jim Dion, Director of National Geographic's Sustainable Destinations program, explains Geotourism and how the Sierra Geotourism project began. For more information, go to www.SierraNevadaGeotourism.org.

 

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Glance of Geotourism in Oman

On the occasion of the 3rd Global Geotourism Conference (30.10.11-01.11.11, Muscat) this special edition is focusing on the Geotourism aspects in Oman. Experience the Arabian Jewel from "a Thousand and One Nights", with dreamlike landscapes and time honoured traditions charmingly interwoven with a contemporary lifestyle. Shaped by desert and ocean, the Sultanate has many natural and cultural treasures to discover. Just a step away from the well cared for modern city streets, the tantalising smell of incense will lead you into an exotic world of colour and bustling sound little changed in hundreds of years; where market stall vendors renowned for their friendliness and hospitality sell handcrafts and artworks. The Sultanate of Oman is situated in the East of the Arabian Peninsula, bordering in the North-West the United Arabic Emirates, Saudi Arabia in the West, and Yemen in the South-West. The Gulf of Oman borders the country's Northern coastline, and to the North-East and East lays the Persian Gulf. Even though about half of the country is covered by desert, mountain chains and partly fertile coastal regions dominate large areas. This promotional movie has been produced by Tamas Hodik and Manuel Pater on behalf of INTEWO | World Habitat Society GmbH, Germany, and Gulf Jewels Tours, Oman, in cooperation with the University of Applied Science Ostwestfalen-Lippe.

 

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Rios Tropicales - National Geographic Geotourism Challenge Winner

Rios Tropicales was selected as 1 of 3 Winners in the International GeoTourism Challenge: Celebrating Places, Changing Lives, sponsored by National Geographic in partnership with Ashoka's Changemakers 2008. Based on Innovation, Social Impact and Sustainabilty; National Geographic, in partnership with Ashoka's Changemakers, 3 Winners chosen from 15 Finalists, out of 492 entries & nominations from 84 nations. Here's Rafael Gallo of Rios Tropicales receiving the Geotourism Award at the National Geographic Institute in Washington, DC For more information log on to Rios Tropicales website - www.riostropicales.com

 

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Yachana - Geotourism Challenge

Yachana Foundation and Yachana Lodge working for a better education in the Ecuadorian amazon.