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Sustainable Tourism in Mourne
Sustainable tourism is a way of positively managing tourism for the benefit of the visitors, residents and the environment (working with the environment rather that against it). This ensures the long-term survival of the environment, to be enjoyed by... more
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Sustainable Tourism Strategy
A Sustainable Tourism Strategy for the Mournes was compiled in June 2002.The Strategy was built upon district-wide tourism strategies prepared by the 3 local Councils (Newry & Mourne District Council, Banbridge District Council and Down District ... more
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NRRTI (Jan 2003 - Mar 2007)
Background
The Natural Resource Rural Tourism Initiative (NRRTI) was a special funding initiative delivered under Peace II which aimed to address the adverse consequences of the past thirty+ years of unrest in Northern Ireland – consequences su... more
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EU Charter for Sustainable Tourism
In August 2003 the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, managed by the Mourne Heritage Trust was awarded the European Charter for Sustainable Tourism in Protected Areas.In being awarded the Charter the Mournes became the first park in the UK to... more
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Future Tourism Funding
Can the Mourne Heritage Trust provide funding for tourism projects in the Mournes ?
At present, the Mourne Heritage Trust does not have any funding for tourism projects however the Trust would hope to be able to access funding fr... more
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NITB Mournes Signature Project
The Mournes has been identified by the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) as a Signature Project in its Strategic Framework for Action 2004-2007 as being suitable for developing a high quality visitor experience that will attract higher level... more
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NRRTI - Case Studies
The Granite Trail - Newcastle
This project highlights Newcastle's historic past and its association with granite extraction by creating a walk along the line of the old Bogie railway from Bogie Hill at the Harbour to the old quarries above the... more
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Sustainable Transport in Mourne AONB
In completion of my thesis investigation into sustainable transport initiatives within the Mourne Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty I have decided to conduct a number of visitor surveys. The survey is split into three sections and has ... more
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