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Towards Green Travel: Application of Principles of Ecological Tourism in the Russian Glamping Market


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Implementation of principles of ecological tourism in Russian glamping sites

Natural environment Conservation and protection Benefits to local area and population Educational component
1. Walk-City (Tula region) +On the Oka river, in a wooded area. +/−Taking care of the surrounding area; garbage collection. +a) Employment opportunities for the local population; support of local producers (e.g., purchasing of farm products).b) Organisation of excursions to local attractions; introduction of tourists to local customs and handicrafts. +/−Workshops in painting and local handicrafts.
2. SFERA (Yaroslavl region) +In the Pleshcheevo Lake National Park. +One of the key goals of the glamping site is the development of ecotourism in Yaroslavl region, protection and preservation of the environment, popularisation of the rational use of natural resources through the use of solar, wind and water energy, ecotechnology and reusable materials. In line with that, ecohouses that harmoniously fit into the surrounding nature are used. +a) Employment opportunities for the local population; cooperation with local producers.b) Organisation of excursions to local attractions; introduction of tourists to local customs, lifestyles and handicrafts; providing an opportunity to participate in mushroom gathering and berry picking. +Lectures and workshops in environmental protection and the preservation of rare flora and fauna.
3. Forest and Sea (Moscow region) +On the Volga river, in a wooded area. +Interiors made of natural materials; tents neatly fit into the natural surroundings; taking care of the surrounding area. +/−a) Employment opportunities for the local population; cooperation with local farmers; use of local products. +/−An example of minimalistic consumption and ecological compatibility.
4. Yasno Pole (Tula region) +On the territory of an eco-park, in the countryside. +Use of ecostructures (e. g., eco-houses with low energy consumption); sustainable management of natural resources; taking care of the surrounding area. +a) Implementation of the program ‘Agritourism as a driver of rural development’ with the aim of the comprehensive development of the Tula region and increasing its attractiveness for tourists; employment opportunities for the local population; cooperation with local farmers and beekeepers.b) Introduction of tourists to local customs, lifestyles and handicrafts; organisation of excursions to local attractions. +Functioning of the Environmental Educational Centre; folk theatre; organic farming courses; workshops in local handicrafts, horseback riding, beekeeping, etc.
5. Scala Glamping Kabardinka (Krasnodar region) +On the Black Sea coast; in the countryside.
6. Green Trail (Tula region) +In a pine forest, on a stream bank +Tents made of environmentally friendly materials neatly fit into the natural surroundings; use of eco-friendly principles and ethics not only at the construction stage but also when organising leisure activities for tourists (silent mode, activities that do not harm the environment). +a) Cooperation with local farmers; employment opportunities for the local population. Some of the products (cheese, butter) are produced by people with disabilities who are being treated at a local rehabilitation centre.b) Organisation of excursions to local attractions; introducing tourists to local customs, lifestyles and handicrafts. +Organisation of excursions to the forest accompanied by a biologist to get acquainted with the local flora and fauna.In general, there is a desire to raise the level of tourists’ environmental awareness, to demonstrate an example of minimalistic consumption and ecological compatibility.
7. Dobroe (Krasnodar region) +On the Black Sea coast, in the Utrish National Park +Tents made of environmentally friendly materials neatly fit the natural surroundings; taking care of the surrounding area. Since site is located in the National Park, the principles of environmental conservation are widely applied. +a) Cooperation with local producers; using of local organic products.b) Organisation of excursions to local attractions with the possibility of tasting local products and wines; introducing tourists to local customs and lifestyles. +Organisation of excursion routes aimed at acquaintance with the local flora and fauna and the formation of a deep understanding of the laws of nature.
8. Hills& Hunts (Leningrad region) +On the Karelian Isthmus, on the shores of Lake Vuoksa +Organic and nature-friendly architecture: use of natural materials, tents neatly fit the natural surroundings; care taken of the surrounding area. +a) Employment opportunities for the local population; cooperation with local producers; use of local products.b) Organisation of boat and walking tours to local attractions; introduction of tourists to local customs and lifestyles.
9. Eco Village Sochi (Krasnodar region) +In the montane forest. +Eco-houses are made entirely of local wood species and neatly fit into the surrounding nature; taking care of the surrounding area. +a) Use of local organic products; cooperation with local farmers; employment opportunities for the local population.b) Introduction of tourists to local cooking recipes.
10. Polyana Glamping (Kaliningrad region) +In the forests of the Curonian Spit, on the territory of the National Park. +Tents neatly fit into the surrounding nature; taking care of the surrounding area.Since glamping is located in the National Park, the principles of environmental conservation are widely applied. +a) Employment opportunities for the local population; cooperation with local producers.b) Organisation of excursions to local attractions.
The extent of application of the principle in all glamping sites considered. 100% 85% 85% 50%
The arithmetic mean (the extent of application of the principles of ecotourism in the Russian glamping sites) 80%

Principles of ecological tourism

Principle Content
(1) Location in the natural environment Ecological tourism takes place at nature-based destinations such as national parks, forests, mountains, deserts, protected, undeveloped and rural areas.
(2) Conservation and protection Ecological tourism should help to protect natural areas from the negative impact of human activities. This can include sustainable management of natural resources, eco-design, measures to protect local flora and fauna, etc.
(3) Benefits to local area and population a) Socioeconomic aspect: employment opportunities, community development and the participation of the local population in economic, social and political activitiesb) Cultural aspect: support and respect for local culture, including lifestyles, customs and traditional practices, so that it does not disappear and lose its originality.
(4) The presence of an educational component Ecological tourism should help to raise the level of ecological awareness of tourists and give them the opportunity to learn more about nature, wildlife and local culture.
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2182-4924
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Angielski
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3 razy w roku
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