Microtourism References Events
Tourism is one of the most rapidly developing industries world-wide and offers a clear illustration of why the integration of the environment and development makes sense. However, it exerts dramatic pressures on natural and cultural resources and therefore needs to be managed in a way that can substantially relieve some of these pressures.
Bio-tourism, as promoted by B.I.O. since 1985, encourages environmental and cultural appreciation in tourism, as well as an international exchange of experiences on the basis of environmental preservation. It focuses on informed travel choices and supports local economies. In bio-tourism, travellers come into intimate contact with the environment and culture of the area being visited in a manner that is not destructive, but constructive. Cultural diversity, tradition, history and local tradition are the cornerstones of bio-tourism. As environmental solutions are long-term goals, travellers are also encouraged to fully claim their role in preserving the natural and cultural assets of their destinations for the future welfare and shared prosperity of the region and the world.
For B.I.O., bio-tourism is not just a conventional travel plan. It is a way for all peoples of the world to explore humanitys natural and cultural heritage, and to achieve cooperation and mutual understanding. For her pioneering contribution to the promotion of tourism as a vehicle for peace, the B.I.O. President received the Peace through Tourism Award by the World Association of Travel Agencies (WATA) in 1998. A comprehensive volume on Bio-Tourism is published in Bio-Syllabus for European Environmental Education, an 880-page textbook available in print and electronically (CD-Rom). Based on this pioneering material is B.I.O.s e-learning course on Environmental Tourism, which will soon be available online as part of our e-learning programme in environmental education.
References
EUROPEAN PROJECT
Innovative Practices in Biotourism
E-LEARNING
- http://web.archive.org/web/20150228070224/http://elearning.cbc-biotourism.eu:80/ An e-learning platform developed for the project Innovative practices in Biotourism implemented in the framework of the “Greece – Albania IPA Cross-Border Programme 2007-2013.” 3 courses available in 3 languages Announcement
- An e-learning course on Bio -Tourism has been developped and is being offered online through our website
TEXT BOOKS
- Biotourism and the Promotion of the Leader Area of Lasithi
(English, Greek) 256 pp. (2015) - Biotourism – Olive Culture in the land of Messinia
(English, Greek) 370 pp. (2015) - Biotourism and Development – Arta & Preveza
(English, Greek) 192 pp.(2014) - Innovative Practices in Biotourism – Proceedings from the Prespa and Korce Conferences
(English, Greek) 160 pp. (2013) - Innovative Practices in Biotourism – Promotion of the Comparative Advantages of Prespa and Korce
(English, Greek) 200 pp. (2013) - Biotourism Guide – Southeastern Phthiotis – Monuments of Nature and Culture
(English and Greek) 192 pp. (2013) - Biopolicy – Tourism – Development (Greek) 2011
- Bio-Syllabus for European Environmental Education 2002, 880 pp.
BIO NEWS
- Bio News 2 – pages 1,12, There Can Be No Tourism Without the Bio-Environment
- Bio News 12 – page 16, Africa Without Fences – The Peace Parks Foundation
- Bio News 16 – page 1, Bio-Tourism for Peace
- Bio News 22 – page 3, Bio-Tourism and Bio-Agriculture in Egypt
- Bio News 24 – page 9, Bio-Tourism
- Bio News 26 – page 7, Bio-Tourism – Coastal Zones – page 16, Bio-Tourism
- Bio News 28 – page 16, Bio-Tourism
- Bio News 32 – Page 8-9, Mythos, Rivers, and Mountains of Greece
Events
2014
- Conference on Biotourism and New Opportunities for Development in Southeastern Phthiotis Poster, Programme (GR), Press Release (EN) (GR)
2013
- International conference for the EU project on “Innovative Practices in Biotourism – New Dimensions for Development in Prespa & Korçë,” Poster (GR) (EN) Program (GR) (EN) Korçë Speech, Press Release (GR), (EN)
- 1st Transnational Meeting for the project on “Innovative Practices in Biotourism,” IPA Cross-Border Programme Greece–Albania 2007/2013, Photos, Press Release
- Workshop on Biotourism and Marketing in Prespa, Municipal Library of Prespa Press Release
- Local communities in Lake Prespa and Korca benefit from the ΙΡΑ Cross-border Programme. Press Release: English, Greek, Photos
- Launch of the Biotourism IPA Cross/Border Programme Greece Albania 2007/2013 ‘’Innovative Practices in Biotourism’’ facebook page
- The Land of Fthiotis – Biotourism and Development. B.I.O. implements EU Leader program promoting comparative advantages in Central Greece
2012
- The Land of Fthiotis – Biotourism and Development. B.I.O. implements EU Leader program promoting comparative advantages in Central Greece. Poster
- “Innovative Practices in Biotourism” implemented in the framework of the Greece–Albania IPA Cross-Border Programme 2007-2013. Local communities in Lake Prespa and Korca benefit from the ΙΡΑ Cross-border Programme. Press Release: English, Greek
2011
- Extensive e-learning programmes in biopolicy and sustainable development for Greek students. 1st semester: Biopolicy – Tourism – Development, Green Salary and Climate Change Comments:: Biopolicy – Tourism – Development, Green Salary, Climate Change(Greek) & 2nd semester: Sustainable Agriculture, Biopolis – Sustainable Urban Development and Forest Protection, with more than 4000 subscriptions from students.
- Publications: Biopolicy – Tourism – Development,” a book on environmental and cultural tourism (in Greek) Press Release
- ‘Biotourism’ Book presentation
2010
- Main speaker on “Aviation and Environmental Strategies” at a conference sponsored by iForce Communications S.A. in Athens, Greece Press Release, Programme
- Main speaker on “Biopolitics – Biotourism: Building a Green Society” at a conference organised by the Hellenic Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics in Athens, Greece Programme, Photo, Abstract, Speech
- Publications: Biopolicy: Biotourism – Building a Green Society at the Hellenic Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Athens
- Publications: Aviation and Environmental Strategies at the 5th yearly conference on Aviation – Present and Future by iForce Communications, Athens
2008
- Keynote speech at the Greek Institute for Aviation on “Biopolicy-A Green Strategy for Aviation”. Programme
2005
- An e-learning course on Environmental Tourism has been developed and is currently being offered online through the B.I.O. website
2001
- Keynote speech, conference on “Olympic Values, Tourism and Culture,” Ancient Olympia Greece
2000
- Biopolitics keynote at the conference on “Tourism and Culture,” Ancient Olympia, Greece
1999
- Biopolitics keynote, conference on Tourism and Culture, organised in Halkida, Greece, by Mentor Investment Consultants S.A. Programme
1998
- “Peace through Tourism Award” from the World Association of Travel Agencies, Malta. Bionews no.18, April 1999, p.4
1995
- Keynote address at the ALPINE Graduation Ceremony, Athens. Programme
1993
- Lecture, ALPINE Centre for Hotel and Tourism Management Studies, Athens
1992
- Guest of honour at the International Symposium on Functioning of Coastal Ecosystems in Various Geographical Regions, organised by the Institute of Oceanography of Gdansk University, Poland
