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Blue Mountains Eco Destination [Bridging the gap between tourism and…
Blue Mountains Eco Destination
[Bridging the gap between tourism and conservation]
Why?
Vision: Planetary health and sustainability.
Think Global. Act Local.
Leverage eco destination framework to:
Build
Stand out
Develop
Promote
Connect
Demonstrate
Grow
Be recognised
Goal: Advanced Ecotourism
Audit improvement drivers
Partnership health, funding and governance i.e. BMT
Destination sustainability training BMCC and BMT
EDTSA 7.1 Refreshed DMP action plan and MOU with BMT
Address and fill visitor data gap at local level
Improve visitor satisfaction monitoring i.e. ReviewPro or TSI
Develop a 'Green Pledge' and visitor education
Promote and support sustainable travel via local biz, Trainlink
Low impact mobility options and info. for travel within region
Encourage use of public transport via destination website
Review ACPP 2010 with Aboriginal Advisory Committee
Accessibility info. on destination website
Travel Safety and Emergency Services on Dest. website
Highlight eco biz and content on destination website
Highlight sustainability info on destination website
Highlight sustainable and certified operators on dest website
Assets
Water Sensitive Blue Mountains Strategic Plan (WSBMSP) - 10 year water management blueprint
Urban Forest Renewal: Greening our City tree planting project (combat urban heat island effect in lower Mountains due to tree canopy loss
Waste: Towards Zero Waste Strategy 2022-2031
Compost Hub
Workshops
Organisational
Transport
Electric vehicle charging Blaxland and Lawson
Great West Walk (80km from Parramatta to Katoomba)
Walking
Cycling
Climate Action
One of first to declare a climate emergency
Carbon neutral BMCC by 2025
Cities Race to Zero (community emissions reduction focus)
Renewable electricity contractor from 2023 reducing 6,800 tonnes of GHG p.a.
Fleet electric or zero tailpipe emission vehicles
Statement of Recognition and Commitment with Gundungurra and Dharug Traditional Custodians
Protecting and restoring biodiversity
Greater Blue Mountains contains 10% of the listed threatened species in NSW.
Bush Backyards
Landcare
Swampcare
Bushcare (30th anniversary 60 sites)
Resolution to integrate Rights of Nature into all operations and planning
Eco Tourism Certification Nov 2022 - global standard recognised by the Global Sustainable Travel Council (GSTC) for commitment to sustainable practices and to quality, nature-based visitor experiences
Partners: Committed to meet internationally recognised best practice standards across economic, social, cultural and environmental
Planetary Health Initiative
NPWS
EcoTourism
Eco Community
Green Destinations
Destinations Sustainability Stories Competition
The Green Travel Guide
Global Conference
Good Travel Guide
Sustainable Destinations Top 100 competition
Social media and PR support (white labelled text and examples for inspiration)
ECO Think Destination Forum
ECO Destination quarterly network meetings
DNSW
Nicole / Lara to add all promotional assets as per Eco Tourism above
Tourism Australia
Leura Garage
Scenic World
BMT
Lara to liaise with BMT to add all promotional assets as per Eco Tourism above
Local Business
Residents
200 ECO Destination certified locations in 60 countries
Visitors
Educate Visitors about our region, its values, how to live and travel sustainable, how to regenerate
Attract Eco-Tourists who stay longer, explore further, and in doing so, have a richer, more authentic visitor experience while making a far greater finanical and emotional investment in the region.
Criteria
Destination Management
Nature and Scenery
Environment and Climate
Culture and Tradition
Social Wellbeing
Business and Hospitality
Business intelligence (sources?)
Visitor management
Resident satisfaction
Sustainability issues and development
Economic contribution