{"id":42849,"date":"2024-11-27T09:08:43","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T07:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/capdr.ro\/uncategorized-ro\/ferm-2024-message-from-the-public-relations-specialist-of-the-association-for-ecotourism-in-the-tara-dornelor-aetd-monica-david\/"},"modified":"2024-11-27T09:08:43","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T07:08:43","slug":"ferm-2024-message-from-the-public-relations-specialist-of-the-association-for-ecotourism-in-the-tara-dornelor-aetd-monica-david","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ferm.capdr.ro\/en\/moldova-regional-economic-forum-2024\/ferm-2024-message-from-the-public-relations-specialist-of-the-association-for-ecotourism-in-the-tara-dornelor-aetd-monica-david\/","title":{"rendered":"FERM 2024 | Message from the Public Relations Specialist of the Association for Ecotourism in the \u021aara Dornelor (AETD), Monica DAVID"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>\u201eTOURISM\u201d Panel<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>The 18th Edition of the Moldova Regional Economic Forum, Vatra Dornei, 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>SPEAKER \u2013 Monica DAVID \u2013 Public Relations Specialist at the Association for Ecotourism \u021aara Dornelor (AETD)<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong>TOPIC: \u201c<i>Developing Ecotourism through Education and Local Gastronomy: Best Practices in \u021aara Dornelor<\/i>\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Monica David, Public Relations Specialist at the Association for Ecotourism \u021aara Dornelor (AETD), began her presentation at the \u201cMoldova Regional Economic Forum 2024\u201d by emphasizing the importance of the ecotourism destination status obtained in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<i>\u021aara Dornelor is the only certified ecotourism destination in Bucovina, a status achieved at the initiative of the Association for Ecotourism \u021aara Dornelor and through the combined efforts of the local public authorities from Vatra Dornei and the 9 neighboring communes that make up the \u021aara Dornelor tourist area. The administration of the C\u0103limani National Park also played a key role in obtaining this recognition\u201d,<\/i> Monica David stated.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-42369\" title=\"FERM 2024 | Message from the Public Relations Specialist of the Association for Ecotourism in the \u021aara Dornelor (AETD), Monica DAVID 4 - Moldova Invest\" src=\"https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-David_FERM-2024_FB_IMG_1720331206049.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-David_FERM-2024_FB_IMG_1720331206049.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%27704%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201080%20704%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%27704%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-David_FERM-2024_FB_IMG_1720331206049.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-David_FERM-2024_FB_IMG_1720331206049-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-David_FERM-2024_FB_IMG_1720331206049-1024x667.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-David_FERM-2024_FB_IMG_1720331206049-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-David_FERM-2024_FB_IMG_1720331206049-224x146.jpg 224w\" alt=\"Monica David FERM 2024 FB IMG 1720331206049 - Moldova Invest\" width=\"1080\" height=\"704\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Ecotourism Can Generate Long-Term Prosperity<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Monica David explained that AETD is a local NGO that aims to develop communities through ecotourism. \u201c<i>Although ecotourism is still a relatively new and little-known concept in Romania, it is gaining more ground thanks to the responsible use of local resources, which can generate long-term prosperity\u201d,<\/i> the specialist pointed out.<\/p>\n<p><b>AETD Initiatives<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Monica David presented two key AETD initiatives that demonstrate the practical application of ecotourism.<\/p>\n<p><b>Landscape Education Program in Secondary Schools in \u021aara Dornelor <\/b>\u201c<i>This pilot project, which started last year, involves fifth- and sixth-grade students from 12 secondary schools in \u021aara Dornelor\u201d,<\/i> Monica David explained. The program includes an optional course focused on learning about the local landscape, natural, cultural, and human values. \u201c<i>We aim to increase young people\u2019s involvement in understanding local values and encourage them to develop long-term local businesses<\/i>,\u201d added Monica David.<\/p>\n<p><b>Local Eco-Brunch Gastronomy Events<\/b> These events offer a combination of local experiences in one day, including local food, guided hikes, and creative workshops. \u201c<i>The impact of these events has been significant, attracting tourists and generating interest in \u021aara Dornelor\u201d,<\/i> the public relations specialist at AETD emphasized.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload alignnone size-full wp-image-42371\" title=\"FERM 2024 | Message from the Public Relations Specialist of the Association for Ecotourism in the \u021aara Dornelor (AETD), Monica DAVID 5 - Moldova Invest\" src=\"https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-David_FERM-2024_FB_IMG_1720331174247.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-David_FERM-2024_FB_IMG_1720331174247.jpg\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%27728%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201080%20728%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271080%27%20height%3D%27728%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-David_FERM-2024_FB_IMG_1720331174247.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-David_FERM-2024_FB_IMG_1720331174247-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-David_FERM-2024_FB_IMG_1720331174247-1024x690.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-David_FERM-2024_FB_IMG_1720331174247-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Monica-David_FERM-2024_FB_IMG_1720331174247-217x146.jpg 217w\" alt=\"Monica David FERM 2024 FB IMG 1720331174247 - Moldova Invest\" width=\"1080\" height=\"728\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Results and Impact<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Monica David presented figures that illustrate the positive impact of AETD\u2019s initiatives. \u201c<i>The eco-brunch events have attracted a significant number of tourists and have boosted the local economy,\u201d<\/i> she mentioned. \u201c<i>These actions not only develop the tourism offer but also engage the local community, generating prosperity and social cohesion<\/i>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Monica David highlighted the success of the efforts to develop ecotourism in \u021aara Dornelor, stating that \u201c<i>Through education and events, we promote local values and ensure their conservation<\/i> (\u2026) <i>These actions contribute to the sustainable development of the region and the creation of a prosperous and united community<\/i>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/en\/magazine\/the-association-for-ecotourism-in-the-tara-dornelor-aetd-monica-david\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">FERM 2024 | Message from the Public Relations Specialist of the Association for Ecotourism in the \u021aara Dornelor (AETD), Monica DAVID<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/moldovainvest.eu\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MOLDOVA INVEST<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201eTOURISM\u201d Panel The 18th Edition of the Moldova Regional Economic Forum, Vatra Dornei, 2024 SPEAKER \u2013 Monica DAVID \u2013 Public Relations Specialist at the Association for Ecotourism \u021aara Dornelor (AETD) TOPIC: \u201cDeveloping Ecotourism through Education and Local Gastronomy: Best Practices in \u021aara Dornelor\u201d Monica David, Public Relations Specialist at the  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":42850,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-42849","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-moldova-regional-economic-forum-2024"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ferm.capdr.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42849","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ferm.capdr.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ferm.capdr.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ferm.capdr.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ferm.capdr.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=42849"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ferm.capdr.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/42849\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ferm.capdr.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42850"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ferm.capdr.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=42849"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ferm.capdr.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=42849"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ferm.capdr.ro\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=42849"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}