I am chuffed to say I was invited to attend the Burren Ecotourism Vision Day recently, hosted by the Burren Eco-tourism Network, B.E.N, to hear about their work, with the view of becoming a member over the coming months. Met loads of potential new members of B.E.N, and like myself we had a lot of things to learn and hear about.
It was great to hear about all the exciting ventures and small business’s people are forging away at, on our door step. Everything from chocolate makers, herbalists, angling guides and cavers. There was a great business card swopping session over the wholesome vegetarian lunch, provided at the venue, which was the Boghill Centre, Residential Holistic Eco venue, near Kilfenora.
http://www.boghill.com.
So many ideas, new faces and opportunities presented themselves, of course I was all ears to the food ideas, the day was rich with knowledge, and I’m really looking forward to the training days over the Winter.
This is why I was there…………
Benefits of Network Membership
1. Networking Forum
Avail of focused networking opportunities with like-minded tourism enterprises in the region – generate mutual referrals, develop innovative visitor experiences and packages, share knowledge and ideas and build relationships and friendships.
2. Conservation & Advocacy Forum
Become part of conservation and advocacy activities that serve to protect and conserve our natural and cultural heritage, as well as to build knowledge and understanding of the unique landscape in which we live and work.
3. Sustainable Tourism Training & Networking Programme
- Geopark Sustainable Code of Practice Training Programme: gain the practical skills and tools to make your business ‘greener’, more sustainable and more cost-effective.
- Geopark Enterprise Support Programme: enhance your marketing and networking capacity, develop your business planning and which will ultimately improve your marketing effectiveness and overall competitiveness.
4. Destination Marketing & Promotion Strategy
Under the umbrella brand “Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark”, businesses can work together to truly differentiate this destination by making sustainability a driver of competitive advantage.
You can check out details of B.E.N and becoming a member below.
Burren Ecotourism Vision Day | Burren EcoTourism | Clare | Ireland.
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