Showing posts with label MYKONOS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MYKONOS. Show all posts
Monday, 31 January 2011
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
AGENDA 21
Agenda21
Agenda 21 is a comprehensive plan of action to be taken globally, nationally and locally by organizations of the United Nations System, Governments, and Major Groups in every area in which human impacts on the environment.
Agenda 21, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the Statement of principles for the Sustainable Management of Forests were adopted by more than 178 Governments at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janerio, Brazil, 3 to 14 June 1992.
The Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) was created in December 1992 to ensure effective follow-up of UNCED, to monitor and report on implementation of the agreements at the local, national, regional and international levels. It was agreed that a five year review of Earth Summit progress would be made in 1997 by the United Nations General Assembly meeting in special session.
The full implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the Commitments to the Rio principles, were strongly reaffirmed at the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 26 August to 4 September 2002.
READ AGENDA 21 HERE & SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE!
Agenda 21 is a comprehensive plan of action to be taken globally, nationally and locally by organizations of the United Nations System, Governments, and Major Groups in every area in which human impacts on the environment.
Agenda 21, the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development, and the Statement of principles for the Sustainable Management of Forests were adopted by more than 178 Governments at the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) held in Rio de Janerio, Brazil, 3 to 14 June 1992.
The Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD) was created in December 1992 to ensure effective follow-up of UNCED, to monitor and report on implementation of the agreements at the local, national, regional and international levels. It was agreed that a five year review of Earth Summit progress would be made in 1997 by the United Nations General Assembly meeting in special session.
The full implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for Further Implementation of Agenda 21 and the Commitments to the Rio principles, were strongly reaffirmed at the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 26 August to 4 September 2002.
READ AGENDA 21 HERE & SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE!
Saturday, 15 January 2011
Before you travel to Mykonos!
- Read up on Mykonos and learn a few words of Greek - Greeks like it when you try speaking their language, it shows respect towards their culture.
- Remove all excess packaging - waste disposal is a problem on the Greek islands. Where most rubbish have to be burned polluting the environment. Keep plastic and waste away from the beaches.
- Ask your hotel for specific tips for responsible travel in Mykonos.
- Ask your hotel whether there are local conservation or social projects that you could visit on your trip, and if/how you could help support them while on holiday
- Buy local produce in preference to imported goods.
- Hire a local guide - you'll discover more about Mykonian culture and lives, and they will earn an income. Guides are available for your trip to ancient Delos.
- Do not buy products made from endangered species, hard woods or ancient artefacts
- Respect local Mykonian culture, traditions and holy places - if in doubt ask advice or don't visit
- Use public transport like buses, hire a bike or walk when convenient - its a great way to meet local people on their terms and reduce pollution and carbon emissions.
- Use water sparingly - its very precious in the Greek islands and tourists tend to use far more than local people.
- Remember that Mykonians have different ways of thinking and concepts of time, this just makes them different not wrong - cultivate the habit of asking questions (rather than the Western habit of knowing the answers).
- Write to your hotel with any comments or feedback about your holiday, and especially include any suggestions on reducing environmental impacts and increasing benefits to the local community.
- Why not donate to a local project in the area you’ve visited?
Above all enjoy and experience the Greek hospitality, gastronomy and unique nature.
- Remove all excess packaging - waste disposal is a problem on the Greek islands. Where most rubbish have to be burned polluting the environment. Keep plastic and waste away from the beaches.
- Ask your hotel for specific tips for responsible travel in Mykonos.
- Ask your hotel whether there are local conservation or social projects that you could visit on your trip, and if/how you could help support them while on holiday
- Buy local produce in preference to imported goods.
- Hire a local guide - you'll discover more about Mykonian culture and lives, and they will earn an income. Guides are available for your trip to ancient Delos.
- Do not buy products made from endangered species, hard woods or ancient artefacts
- Respect local Mykonian culture, traditions and holy places - if in doubt ask advice or don't visit
- Use public transport like buses, hire a bike or walk when convenient - its a great way to meet local people on their terms and reduce pollution and carbon emissions.
- Use water sparingly - its very precious in the Greek islands and tourists tend to use far more than local people.
- Remember that Mykonians have different ways of thinking and concepts of time, this just makes them different not wrong - cultivate the habit of asking questions (rather than the Western habit of knowing the answers).
- Write to your hotel with any comments or feedback about your holiday, and especially include any suggestions on reducing environmental impacts and increasing benefits to the local community.
- Why not donate to a local project in the area you’ve visited?
Above all enjoy and experience the Greek hospitality, gastronomy and unique nature.
Friday, 14 January 2011
Is your Hotel serious about sustainable tourism?
-Do you have a written policy regarding the environment and local people?
- Describe the single contribution to conservation or local people that you are most
proud of.
- How do you measure your contribution to conservation and local communities?
- How many local people do you employ, what % is this of the total, and are any in management positions?
- What have you specifically done to help protect the environment and support conservation, and which local charities or initiatives do you work with?
- What % of produce and services are sourced from within 25km of your hotel?
- How do you treat waste water (marine ecosystems and other wildlife is being destroyed by pumping effluent out to sea), and how do you heat their building (i.e solar)?
- What information and advice is provided to tourists on local cultures and customs?
- Do you employ guides from the local community (local guides not only provide unmatched insights into local cultures, but are also aware of areas/behaviour that might cause offence among local people)?
- Do you have any ideas on how you might get customers involved with local people and conservation in a worthwhile and rewarding way for customers and the destination.
Finally, observe your staff's attitude towards sustainability & the environment. A policy might exist but change only happens with the right attitude.
Remember no-one is perfect but we should all do our best to be responsible and promote sustainability!
- Describe the single contribution to conservation or local people that you are most
proud of.
- How do you measure your contribution to conservation and local communities?
- How many local people do you employ, what % is this of the total, and are any in management positions?
- What have you specifically done to help protect the environment and support conservation, and which local charities or initiatives do you work with?
- What % of produce and services are sourced from within 25km of your hotel?
- How do you treat waste water (marine ecosystems and other wildlife is being destroyed by pumping effluent out to sea), and how do you heat their building (i.e solar)?
- What information and advice is provided to tourists on local cultures and customs?
- Do you employ guides from the local community (local guides not only provide unmatched insights into local cultures, but are also aware of areas/behaviour that might cause offence among local people)?
- Do you have any ideas on how you might get customers involved with local people and conservation in a worthwhile and rewarding way for customers and the destination.
Finally, observe your staff's attitude towards sustainability & the environment. A policy might exist but change only happens with the right attitude.
Remember no-one is perfect but we should all do our best to be responsible and promote sustainability!
Saturday, 8 January 2011
STOP the use of plastic bags in Mykonos/ use #SGT11
Plastic bags use is a major contributor to the pollution of Mykonos Island. You can find plastic bags everywhere on land and at sea. The island’s beautiful beaches are being polluted with plastic bags and rubbish left behind while the local flora and fauna is put at danger.
Mykonos citizens aim to get enough support in order to:
- Stop the use of plastic bags by all businesses on the island.
- Designing a ‘’bag for life’’ which will incur a small cost to buy.
- Support from the municipality of Mykonos to resource paper bags or
environmental friendly recyclable plastic bags for rubbish.
Mykonos citizen’s goal is to stop the use of plastic bags before Easter 2011. Exploremykonos supports the citizens of Mykonos to protect their island and promotes sustainable and quality tourism.
SUPPORT OUR CAUSE: use #SGT11 on twitter to support sustainable and quality tourism for Greece in 2011.Become a member with http://twubs.com/sgt11 and tweet with us! SUPPORT GREEK TOURISM IN 2011
SUPPORT OUR CAUSE: use #SGT11 on twitter to support sustainable and quality tourism for Greece in 2011.Become a member with http://twubs.com/sgt11 and tweet with us! SUPPORT GREEK TOURISM IN 2011
Thursday, 30 December 2010
Wednesday, 29 December 2010
Tuesday, 28 December 2010
#SGT11
We are launching our new twitter campaign to Support Greek Tourism in 2011. If you are a Twitter fan then please use #SGT11 to express your support for Greek Tourism in 2011. You can share with us positive experiences, tips, advice or suggestions for destinations that you have visited and want to share with others. Our philosophy is to explore, inform, share and gain!
Greek tourism is the main drive of the Greek economy and many people and businesses are depending on tourism to survive. Exploremykonos, is promoting sustainable, quality forms of tourism in Greece.
Use #SGT11 to support one of the most beautiful destinations on the planet!
Greek tourism is the main drive of the Greek economy and many people and businesses are depending on tourism to survive. Exploremykonos, is promoting sustainable, quality forms of tourism in Greece.
Use #SGT11 to support one of the most beautiful destinations on the planet!
Monday, 15 November 2010
EXPLOREMYKONOS - WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
We created this website to inform, share and gain.
This website along with our social media network will serve as a platform for all of you to share information & knowledge about Mykonos and gain by saving time and money:
- exchange advise & tips for the best places or services
- connect with our partners and their services
- interact with other members
- organize your holidays
- get advantage of our best offers & discount code found on our website
- explore our Top choices and Exclusive Hotels or Villas
- find about events happening or organize your own
- and why not find a partner to go on holidays with!
We have negotiated better rates and offers on your behalf and we share them with you on our website through our ‘’discount code’’ promotion. Once you subscribe with our newsletter you will receive an email with your ‘’discount code’’ that you can use with our partners when you book with them.
Book with our partners directly. We guarantee you:
* A choice of quality accommodation
* To Save time and money
* Use of a discount code
* The best offers available
* Unparalleled service
* No commission and no hidden costs
We screen our partners on sustainable responsible tourism practices and make sure that local communities benefit as much as possible.
This website along with our social media network will serve as a platform for all of you to share information & knowledge about Mykonos and gain by saving time and money:
- exchange advise & tips for the best places or services
- connect with our partners and their services
- interact with other members
- organize your holidays
- get advantage of our best offers & discount code found on our website
- explore our Top choices and Exclusive Hotels or Villas
- find about events happening or organize your own
- and why not find a partner to go on holidays with!
We have negotiated better rates and offers on your behalf and we share them with you on our website through our ‘’discount code’’ promotion. Once you subscribe with our newsletter you will receive an email with your ‘’discount code’’ that you can use with our partners when you book with them.
Book with our partners directly. We guarantee you:
* A choice of quality accommodation
* To Save time and money
* Use of a discount code
* The best offers available
* Unparalleled service
* No commission and no hidden costs
We screen our partners on sustainable responsible tourism practices and make sure that local communities benefit as much as possible.
Your actions support quality sustainable & responsible tourism and local communities.
Our philosophy is simple! Inform, share and gain!
The people at eploremykonos.com wish you an amazing holiday!
Our philosophy is simple! Inform, share and gain!
The people at eploremykonos.com wish you an amazing holiday!
Sunday, 14 November 2010
BECOME OUR PARTNER!
A FEW WORDS ABOUT US
We are a new online travel service, with offices in London, England and Athens, Greece. We promote quality and sustainable forms of tourism to Greece.
Our focus is to bring independent travellers in touch with the unique Mykonian culture and its authentic people, in destinations that are both on and off the beaten track, helping them relax and spend quality time with friends and family.
Our travellers are able to share knowledge and gain experiences by visiting exciting destinations offered by our network of carefully chosen partners.
Our mission is to help explore inform, share, gain and above all show that there is more to travel !
We are a travel focused service that brings together people, in a knowledge sharing journey.
PARTNERS
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN OUR PARTNERS?
We are looking for partners that share our passion and are willing to join our efforts.
Guidelines and procedures for quality responsible Tourism
• A procedure for responding to travellers complaints & feedback on sustainable travel practices
ENVIROMENTAL
• Efforts to reduce waste and save energy (reduce-reuse-recycle).
• Evidence that travellers are provided with suggestions how to reduce water use in their destinations.
• Evidence that travellers are provided with relevant suggestions to minimise damage to the environment, wildlife and marine ecosystems.
COMMUNITY
• Evidence that the partner promotes visits to appropriate local projects with direct or indirect environmental benefits.
• Evidence that travellers are provided with suggestions of ways to minimise negative impacts on local cultures
• Evidence that the partner provides suggestions for destination visits to appropriate local social projects with direct or indirect benefits to the host community.
• Evidence that the partner employs local people wherever possible under fair employment practices.
• Evidence of ethical management and leadership.
• Evidence that the partner makes use of local produce, manufacturers and other services.
• Evidence that travellers are provided with suggestions of local services that provide local community benefits (e.g. restaurants, guides, shops, craft markets)
WHY SHOULD YOU LIST YOUR SERVICES WITH US?
1. WE LOVE GREECE.
2. We offer a no commission service so that the locals earn more income as land managers, entrepreneurs, service and produce providers, and employees.
3. Tourism enables the traveller to discover local habitats and wildlife, and celebrates and respects traditional cultures, rituals and wisdom.
4. Creates a bond between our customers and the local community and ensures repeat business and benefits for all.
5. Greece is promoting quality sustainable forms of tourism as an alternative to mass tourism. You don't necessarily make more money through mass tourism when you look at the cost of mass tourism, the cost to your local environment and the cost to your culture.
6. We aim to create services that will help change and extend the seasonal face of Greece (July-August) into an exciting all year round destination.
7. We aim to change the perception of Greece as a Sea and Sun destination by promoting our cultural heritage and diverse natural beauties
8. We aim to show our customers that they can find unique experiences in Mykonos
9. To achieve the above we want you to honour us with your finest service.
10. Please spread the word to your community, friends and family.
HOW CAN WE WORK TOGETHER?
1. Register your interest to get your services listed with exploremykonos.com via email: info@exploremykonos.com
2. We will then contact you to discuss further details.
We will discuss the service you offer.
• How does it compare with our service and efforts?
• What benefits does it bring to our customers?
• If you are willing to participate in our best offers deals, top choices and discount code promotion.
• How can we enhance the travel experience of our customers through your service?
• Introduce us to your community. How can we utilise your contacts within the local community to everyone’s benefit?
• Inform us about regular or extraordinary events and other local activities you or others organise in your area to include in our online blog.
• What are the local issues and how can we help in community projects?
• Include us in the recipient list of your newsletters or of the periodical publications, which you or your associates undertake.
• Include us as a link on your portal, website, or blog.
• Add us on your online social network.
3. Once all details are discussed we will agree on terms and conditions of service and payments.
We are a new online travel service, with offices in London, England and Athens, Greece. We promote quality and sustainable forms of tourism to Greece.
Our focus is to bring independent travellers in touch with the unique Mykonian culture and its authentic people, in destinations that are both on and off the beaten track, helping them relax and spend quality time with friends and family.
Our travellers are able to share knowledge and gain experiences by visiting exciting destinations offered by our network of carefully chosen partners.
Our mission is to help explore inform, share, gain and above all show that there is more to travel !
We are a travel focused service that brings together people, in a knowledge sharing journey.
PARTNERS
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN OUR PARTNERS?
We are looking for partners that share our passion and are willing to join our efforts.
Guidelines and procedures for quality responsible Tourism
• A procedure for responding to travellers complaints & feedback on sustainable travel practices
ENVIROMENTAL
• Efforts to reduce waste and save energy (reduce-reuse-recycle).
• Evidence that travellers are provided with suggestions how to reduce water use in their destinations.
• Evidence that travellers are provided with relevant suggestions to minimise damage to the environment, wildlife and marine ecosystems.
COMMUNITY
• Evidence that the partner promotes visits to appropriate local projects with direct or indirect environmental benefits.
• Evidence that travellers are provided with suggestions of ways to minimise negative impacts on local cultures
• Evidence that the partner provides suggestions for destination visits to appropriate local social projects with direct or indirect benefits to the host community.
• Evidence that the partner employs local people wherever possible under fair employment practices.
• Evidence of ethical management and leadership.
• Evidence that the partner makes use of local produce, manufacturers and other services.
• Evidence that travellers are provided with suggestions of local services that provide local community benefits (e.g. restaurants, guides, shops, craft markets)
WHY SHOULD YOU LIST YOUR SERVICES WITH US?
1. WE LOVE GREECE.
2. We offer a no commission service so that the locals earn more income as land managers, entrepreneurs, service and produce providers, and employees.
3. Tourism enables the traveller to discover local habitats and wildlife, and celebrates and respects traditional cultures, rituals and wisdom.
4. Creates a bond between our customers and the local community and ensures repeat business and benefits for all.
5. Greece is promoting quality sustainable forms of tourism as an alternative to mass tourism. You don't necessarily make more money through mass tourism when you look at the cost of mass tourism, the cost to your local environment and the cost to your culture.
6. We aim to create services that will help change and extend the seasonal face of Greece (July-August) into an exciting all year round destination.
7. We aim to change the perception of Greece as a Sea and Sun destination by promoting our cultural heritage and diverse natural beauties
8. We aim to show our customers that they can find unique experiences in Mykonos
9. To achieve the above we want you to honour us with your finest service.
10. Please spread the word to your community, friends and family.
HOW CAN WE WORK TOGETHER?
1. Register your interest to get your services listed with exploremykonos.com via email: info@exploremykonos.com
2. We will then contact you to discuss further details.
We will discuss the service you offer.
• How does it compare with our service and efforts?
• What benefits does it bring to our customers?
• If you are willing to participate in our best offers deals, top choices and discount code promotion.
• How can we enhance the travel experience of our customers through your service?
• Introduce us to your community. How can we utilise your contacts within the local community to everyone’s benefit?
• Inform us about regular or extraordinary events and other local activities you or others organise in your area to include in our online blog.
• What are the local issues and how can we help in community projects?
• Include us in the recipient list of your newsletters or of the periodical publications, which you or your associates undertake.
• Include us as a link on your portal, website, or blog.
• Add us on your online social network.
3. Once all details are discussed we will agree on terms and conditions of service and payments.
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