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Tourism for Local Development

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Andrearv: Created page with "Tourism is considered to be a tool for local development as this activity can foster and promote the economic and social process of the territories where it takes place. When it happens, what we have is sustainable tourism or solidari- ty tourism, [7] which promotes sustaina- ble models for local and regional deve- lopment and education. Solidarity tou- rism includes forms of tourism where the focus of the journey is contacting people, and also the participation of local..."

Tourism is considered to be a tool for local development as this activity can foster and promote the economic and social process of the territories where it takes place. When it happens, what we have is sustainable tourism or solidari- ty tourism, [7] which promotes sustaina- ble models for local and regional deve- lopment and education. Solidarity tou- rism includes forms of tourism where the focus of the journey is contacting people, and also the participation of local people in various stages of tourism projects in terms of people, cultures and nature and a more equitable distribution of resources obtained based on these types of tourism.
However, some factors should be respected in order to let tourism be an authentic and beneficial development tool that helps local communities to improve their life conditions and face the structural difficulties.
First, tourism must respect local cultural and natural resources, which should be used in a respectful, responsible and sustainable way. It’s then mandatory to plan the transformation of local resour- ces into tourism products (i.e. tourism offer) by following strategies that don’t risk the future conservation of these resources (through measures such as capacity control of the tourism flow, compulsory tourism guides, diversifica- tion of tourism activities, etc.).

On the other hand, tourism activities need to engage the local population.

If human resources of tourism are based in the community, local employment will be fostered, local identity will be enhan- ced and promoted, tourism offer will respect the territory authenticity and trends like tourism-phobia will be avoi- ded (as local population will understand tourism activity as an inner activity and tourists won’t be understood as invaders).

At last but not least, transversality and intersectionality should be key. Public, private and social sectors must work together and must be aligned. It’s important to fix common objectives and to create a shared vision of tourism throughout participatory processes and networking.

According to the above-mentioned factors, different kinds of tourism that represent solidarity tourism approaches have been developed in order to be able to talk about tourism as a truly local deve- lopment tool in support of the communi- ties well-being and sustainability.
Among others, we can find:

- '''Educational tourism''', where the tourist’s main objective is acquiring new knowledge about culture or history from other countries or cities.
It is a trending type of tourism in many world regions, particularly in Europe. Education is meant to be inclusive of both staff and guests.

- '''Inclusive tourism''' (or accessible tourism) tends to host and welcome equally all people, regardless their (dis)abilities, age or physical conditions.

- '''Community-based tourism''', which involves giving visitors to a coun- try the chance to meet local people and experience authentic cultural exchange. It’s about supporting locally led projects that have a direct benefit for the local community, as well as travelers. Community-based tourism can take many forms. Some of the most common types include homestay programs where you stay with local families, or visiting villages and communities.

- '''Nature-based tourism'''. Tourism based on natural areas and attractions that involves the true and intense con- nection to natural heritage and its biodi- versity. It helps to preserve and foster respect for the environment. Some nature-based tourism practices are: birdwatching, photography, stargazing, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, and visiting parks.

- '''Cultural tourism''', which helps in widening one’s knowledge about peo- ple’s places, their ways of life, cultural traditions, etc.
On the following pages we will present examples of projects that are good practices for each above-mentioned type of solidarity tourism.

Solidarity Tourism

2022-05-26T12:55:59Z

Andrearv:

Solidarity Tourism can be seen as a gateway to respond to the challenges of tourism, taking into account that this concept goes beyond the mere fact of organizing a trip, it has to do also with the links that are created with the local community and the positi- ve impacts for them, the departure pro- cess, but also reception process etc. And above all, solidarity tourism is responsible for the environment and the people who inhabit it, and promotes a model of tourism that is accessible to everyone. Solidarity Tourism is therefore the opposite of “mass tourism”. A tourism that respects all ethnicitie, cultures, sexual orientations, identities and people with disabilities.

Solidarity tourism as an opportunity to ally the challenges of local development with the challenges faced by youth these days. By creating a more aware business market we can create more sensible and adequate responses to the needs of the youth, namely providing job opportuni- ties that are safe and fair, later on giving the possibility to younger generations to fixate themselves not just in big urban cities but even in their homelands no matter how underdeveloped they seem to be. At the same time by fixa- ting locals we also guarantee the pre- servation of one's community traditions and cultural heritage, a healthy local economy and specially can aim to pro- tect the surrounding environment.

* [[Tourism for Local Development]]
* [[Educational Tourism]]
* [[Inclusive Tourism]]
* [[Community Based Tourism]]

Solidarity Tourism

2022-05-26T12:55:29Z

Andrearv:

Solidarity Tourism can be seen as a gateway to respond to the challenges of tourism, taking into account that this concept goes beyond the mere fact of organizing a trip, it has to do also with the links that are created with the local community and the positi- ve impacts for them, the departure pro- cess, but also reception process etc. And above all, solidarity tourism is responsible for the environment and the people who inhabit it, and promotes a model of tourism that is accessible to everyone. Solidarity Tourism is therefore the opposite of “mass tourism”. A tourism that respects all ethnicitie, cultures, sexual orientations, identities and people with disabilities.

Solidarity tourism as an opportunity to ally the challenges of local development with the challenges faced by youth these days. By creating a more aware business market we can create more sensible and adequate responses to the needs of the youth, namely providing job opportuni- ties that are safe and fair, later on giving the possibility to younger generations to fixate themselves not just in big urban cities but even in their homelands no matter how underdeveloped they seem to be. At the same time by fixa- ting locals we also guarantee the pre- servation of one's community traditions and cultural heritage, a healthy local economy and specially can aim to pro- tect the surrounding environment.

[[Tourism for Local Development]]
[[Educational Tourism]]
[[Inclusive Tourism]]
[[Community Based Tourism]]

Solidarity Tourism

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Andrearv: Created page with "Solidarity Tourism can be seen as a gateway to respond to the challenges of tourism, taking into account that this concept goes beyond the mere fact of organizing a trip, it has to do also with the links that are created with the local community and the positi- ve impacts for them, the departure pro- cess, but also reception process etc. And above all, solidarity tourism is responsible for the environment and the people who inhabit it, and promotes a model of tourism tha..."

Subsidiarity

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In SSE we recognize and value the capacities and knowledge of individuals and groups to solve their problems and decide on their own projects. In our intervention, we seek to assert the grass-roots development, promoting organizations and associations to overcome common problems and openness to ever greater endeavors.

Humanism

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Andrearv: Created page with "In SSE we put human beings, and their dignity, culture and full development at the center of our efforts. We are committed to the construction and promotion of projects aimed at building capacities for the individual and the collective development and well-being of people. For this reason, we promote the unrestricted respect, full exercise and interrelatedness of the civic, political, economic, social, cultural and environmental rights recognized by the various charters..."

In SSE we put human beings, and their dignity, culture and full development at the center of our efforts. We are committed to the construction and promotion of projects aimed at building capacities for the individual and the collective development and well-being of people. For this reason, we promote the unrestricted respect, full exercise and interrelatedness of the civic, political, economic, social, cultural and environmental rights recognized by the various charters and international human rights instruments.

Equality, equity and Justice

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Andrearv: Created page with "In SSE we take our stand as part of the fight against all forms of discrimination and domination. Especially, discrimination and oppression against women, children, young people, elderly people, indigenous peoples, the poor and the disabled, must be eradicated."

In SSE we take our stand as part of the fight against all forms of discrimination and domination. Especially, discrimination and oppression against women, children, young people, elderly people, indigenous peoples, the poor and the disabled, must be eradicated.

Justice

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Andrearv: Created page with "We take our stand as part of the fight against all forms of discrimination and domination. Especially, discrimination and oppression against women, children, young people, elderly people, indigenous peoples, the poor and the disabled, must be eradicated."

We take our stand as part of the fight against all forms of discrimination and domination. Especially, discrimination and oppression against women, children, young people, elderly people, indigenous peoples, the poor and the disabled, must be eradicated.

Democracy

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Andrearv: Created page with "In SSE we believe that the world, with its diverse societies, work and living environments, and organizations, should be built in a participatory manner, based on the respect for the right of individuals and peoples to decide on their own development. We understand politics as a framework for horizontal relations between persons and social collectives in their quest to satisfy their common needs. We promote participatory democracy based on the participation of citizens i..."

In SSE we believe that the world, with its diverse societies, work and living environments, and organizations, should be built in a participatory manner, based on the respect for the right of individuals and peoples to decide on their own development. We understand politics as a framework for horizontal relations between persons and social collectives in their quest to satisfy their common needs. We promote participatory democracy based on the participation of citizens in political decision-making at all levels of the public space. We also advocate an economic democracy based on the capacity of people to make decisions about subjects which concern them as workers, consumers, producers and reproducers, as well as on the public character of decisions relating to what it is produced, how it is produced, why it is produced, and how profits are redistributed or invested.

Diversity

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Andrearv: Created page with "In SSE we promote respect for ethnical and cultural diversity, and sexual identity. We also promote and respect the diverse expressions of entrepreneurship in responding as best as possible to existing reality. We encourage the diversity of social solidarity economy players of all sectors of society to be represented and able to defend their interests, particularly women and the social groups marginalized by the current system."

In SSE we promote respect for ethnical and cultural diversity, and sexual identity. We also promote and respect the diverse expressions of entrepreneurship in responding as best as possible to existing reality. We encourage the diversity of social solidarity economy players of all sectors of society to be represented and able to defend their interests, particularly women and the social groups marginalized by the current system.

Solidarity

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Andrearv: Created page with "In SSE we understand '''Solidarity''' as an element that allows us to recognize ourselves in relation to others and to be concern about their well-being. This implies mobilizing resources and establishing relations with other social collectives and movements in an effort to form an extensive network of people and organizations geared toward building a fairer, more democratic and equalitarian world."

In SSE we understand '''Solidarity''' as an element that allows us to recognize ourselves in relation to others and to be concern about their well-being. This implies mobilizing resources and establishing relations with other social collectives and movements in an effort to form an extensive network of people and organizations geared toward building a fairer, more democratic and equalitarian world.