2008 Conference

'Going Green in Somerset'

Somerset's first Sustainable Tourism Conference on 5th March 2008 proved to be a great success!

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Speaking to some 60 delegates, was TV personality, writer and keen cyclist, Adam Hart-Davis, who helped to 'set the scene' and give the bigger picture on Climate Change.

Organised by the Sustainable Tourism Sub-Group of the Somerset Tourism Partnership, the free-to-attend event included a morning of inspiring presentaions from expert speakers, 6 full workshop sessions and a local produce lunch.

Speakers on the day included Kevin Redpath of Redpath Productions who covered marketing and communications, local author, poet and food critic, James Crowden who discussed quality local food and drink, and South West based consultancy, Envision, who tackled the key issue of money saving and resource efficiency.

The Conference was funded and supported by the Somerset Tourism Partnership, Somerset Tourism Skills Network, Business Link's SusBiz Programme, South West Tourism and South West of England Regional Development Agency.

 

Quotes from the day

"The World is warming; we all have to take action. This conference will provide a bundle of practical ideas for going greener, and therefore I am delighted to be involved."
(Adam Hart-Davis)

"This was a really thought provoking and inspiring day. It will certainly result in practical actions that will help us become even greener whilst at the same time help to support the local economy. Most importantly, it helps us to do our bit to save the planet!"
(Sally Bennet, Hestercombe Gardens)

"We were very encouraged by the enthusiasm and commitment shown by tourism businesses on the day and by those that could not attend."
(John Carter, Chair of the Sustainable Tourism Sub-Group of the Somerset Tourism Partnership)

All delegates at the conference on 5th March received a pack of information including useful tips, links and help in 'going green'.

The documents below are all pdf's - Click here to download Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Title Page & Contents (158kb)

Pages 1-15 (204kb)

Appendix 1
Case Study 1 (830kb) - Budock Vean Hotel
Case Study 2 (845kb) - Calvert Trust Exmoor
Case Study 3 (815kb) - Kitley House Hotel & Restaurant
Case Study 4 (724kb) - Skern Lodge

Appendix 2
Keeping the South West Special Poster (120kb)
Whats on Your Doorstep Poster (288kb)

Appendix 3
Energy Saving Top Tips (200kb)
Water Saving (304kb)