January Workshop at SFCC Features Sustainable Tourism

Carbon Economy Series Continues Friday-Sunday, January 11-13

What:                   Responsible Models for Tourism and Development Workshop
The fourth workshop in a series that focuses on sustainable practices, Sustainable Tourism and Development will cover the basics of sustainable tourism, global trends, and strategies for how services and products can meet the triple bottom line of people, planet and profits. 

Who:                     Presenter Daniel Mirabal is an urban planner with more than 27 years of experience as a consultant in sustainable economic development, working with US and Latin American businesses and government agencies. Maria Boccalandro is the sustainability project coordinator at Mountain View College in Dallas.

When:                  Friday, Jan. 11, 7-9 p.m.  A public talk about sustainable tourism.
Saturday, Jan. 12, and Sunday, Jan. 13, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The workshops will dig deeper into the products and services of sustainable tourism, and culminate with participants working on their own projects to develop a clearer idea of next steps that will move the projects from ideas to reality.

                             Where:                Santa Fe Community College, Jemez Rooms, 6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe. 

Cost:                      Friday night talk: $10. Saturday’s or Sunday’s workshop: $175. Fri-Sun: $300

 

                         To Register:         www.carboneconomyseries.com, 505- 819-3828 or 818-913-2877

 

                            Contact:              Iginia Boccalandro, Carbon Economy Series, Office 505-819-3828, Cell  818-913-2877

 

Of Note:              The eight-month Carbon Economy Series is hosted by Santa Fe Community College. The series, which focuses on sustainable practices for food, water and survival, began in Fall 2012 and continues through Spring 2013. Carbon Economy Series is dedicated to providing the highest quality teachers to teach theory and practical knowledge that can produce food, restore habitat, build community and empower citizens to tread more lightly on the Earth. 

For more than 29 years, Santa Fe Community College has been the gateway to success for individuals and the community by providing affordable, high quality educational programs that serve the social, cultural, technological and economic needs of a diverse community. The college serves more than 15,000 students per year in its credit, noncredit and adult basic education programs. For further information, visit www.sfcc.edu or call 505-428-1000. Follow us:  SFCC on Facebook, SFCC on Twitter.

SUSTAINABLE TOURISM is more than ECO TOURISM

 

Sustainable tourism and sustainable development is a theme in Santa Fe that is extremely pertinent.   Mayor Koss and Dr. Ortego, former President of SFCC, discussed the need for our city to look at the principles of sustainable tourism last year.  Crucial to this understanding is the importance of following the triple bottom line: people, planet and profit.  Guiding an industry based on how it impacts people, the environment and the revenue stream creates a better world that is more sustainable.   When people visit New Mexico they have a chance to learn, experience and participate in this unique and rich milieu.

 

 

We depend on tourism as an industry and the way we address this powerful economic force can make all the difference.  Santa Fe is a showcase for many things including art, culture and progressive ideas, some of which are sustainable living and local, organic food production.   The Santa Fe Farmer’s market is a perfect example of collaboration between farmers, businesses, the city and non profits teaming up to produce a weekly cornucopia of fresh food and Santa Fe’s primo social hot spot.

 

Tourism fluctuates between high season and low season making it hard to keep employees and income during the low season.  So what can we do during the low season that could have aggregate value in the long run?  In addition, how can we improve finances by reducing waste, increasing efficiency, reducing the amount of inputs and increasing yield?  Eco tourism touches on the idea that we must reduce the negative impact of the visitor on the place visited.  This perspective is attractive to youth all over the world and a place of unity amongst world citizens.  It is only the beginning and we must go beyond eco tourism to sustainable tourism.

 

 

It is for this reason that when an industry like tourism commits to ZERO waste the impact is enormous.  Like ants or even bees, critters we love, tourists come and go to Santa Fe  by the millions cross pollinating  ideas, customs and initiatives.   Creating a dynamic synthesis of traditions and the possibility for innovation and creativity is one of the benefits.

 

Tourism in itself offers a series of challenges and opportunities to reduce the carbon footprint.   These opportunities can be explored in Santa Fe with the Carbon Economy Series on January 11,12,14 2013 at Santa Fe Community College.  Maria Boccalandro PhD and Daniel Mirabal from Arete Consulting Group will address the challenges in the intensive Sustainable Tourism and Sustainable Development workshop.  Look at our web page for more information www.carboneconomyseries.com or call 505 819-3828

 

 

The way you spell my name is:

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