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      <title>Proposals by SUBHAJIT DEOGHURIA</title>
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      <pubDate>2024-08-20 19:59:29 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Tourist</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>Price reduction from 25% to less than 17% and justify increase in prices with better value added and complimentary services</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Increase length of stay to 5 hours</p><p><br></p><p>Sustainable practices and safety laws to be implemented by govt</p><p>(No clear promise and steps outlined by govt)</p><p><br></p><p>Require better crowd management system</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-08-20 20:00:42 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Local Government</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><br/></p><p>For cruise ships-</p><ol><li><p>17 percent for female and 20 percent for male increase in price during peak season</p></li><li><p>Govt subsidies on licenses</p></li><li><p>New ports permission</p></li><li><p>Duration of the stay 5 hours</p><p>Unesco-</p></li><li><p>Visitor cap of 3500 </p></li><li><p>Time entry tickets issued</p></li><li><p>Budget for preservation of historic architectures</p></li><li><p>Hotels-</p></li><li><p>Budget distribution of 60/40</p></li><li><p>Shooting during offpeak season-80 percent shooting activities and 20 percent during peak season</p></li><li><p>New port development</p></li><li><p>Invite only High income visitors and minimum spend cap</p></li><li><p>Housing subsidy for residents</p></li><li><p>Will invest into other sectors to reduce focus on tourism</p></li><li><p>Will create a unified inventory of all services and introduce dynamic pricing </p></li><li><p>Initiative to indentify local residents, and benefit will be distruibuted to locals through this initiative</p></li><li><p>Revenue from tourism will be directed towards others sectors</p></li><li><p>Will create a campaign to educate tourist about responsible tourism. </p></li><li><p>New waste management plant and workforce to keep Dubrovnik clean</p></li><li><p>Talk with production team to produce more content promoting other places in Croatia</p><p><br/></p></li></ol>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-08-20 20:01:28 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Cruise Companies</title>
         <author>mbatm23043</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p>We have three proposed solutions which is accepted by the tourists and the government. 1) <strong>Increase the ticket price for males by 20% and for females by 17%. Kids below 5 years would be allowed free entry</strong>. 2) Increase in the visiting hours from 3 to 5 hours 3) Prices will be brought back to normal during off seasons 4) Government will provide us alternative ports to expand and there will be a nominal increase of 10 % for these new ports 5) Government will provide us subsidies for promotional activities as well as other subsidies </p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-08-20 20:01:48 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title> Residents</title>
         <author>mbatm23043</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/mbatm23043/vin7g4npizzyktei/wish/3081991282</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Solutions offered by the govt :</strong></p><ol><li><p>Investment in other sectors</p></li><li><p>5 year development plan to re-invest tourism revenue (30 to 50%)</p></li><li><p><mark>Royalty from the show (5% from deliverables)</mark></p></li><li><p>Responsible tourism campaign </p></li><li><p>Strict Tourism policies </p></li><li><p>Dynamic pricing to curb overcrowding </p></li><li><p>Proper identification of local residents </p></li><li><p>Special prices and tariffs for residents</p></li><li><p>Infra for residents (roads, apartments basic facilities)</p></li></ol>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-08-20 20:02:04 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>UNESCO Team</title>
         <author>mbatm23043</author>
         <link>https://padlet.com/mbatm23043/vin7g4npizzyktei/wish/3081991540</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>Ban GOT production as it has led to overtourism and the production team is not following the protocols and damaging the heritage sites</strong></p><p>UNESCO's Role in Managing Sustainable Tourism in Dubrovnik</p><p>As UNESCO, our primary concern is ensuring the preservation and protection of Dubrovnik's cultural heritage while promoting sustainable tourism development. We recognize the significant economic benefits that tourism brings, but we must also address the challenges of overtourism and its impact on the city's historical integrity.</p><p>Key Considerations</p><p><strong>Overtourism</strong>: Dubrovnik has experienced a surge in visitor numbers, leading to overcrowding, congestion, and potential damage to its UNESCO World Heritage site status.</p><p><strong>Sustainable Tourism Development</strong>: There is a need to balance tourism growth with the preservation of Dubrovnik's cultural heritage and the well-being of its residents.</p><p><strong>Stakeholder Collaboration</strong>: Effective management of tourism requires cooperation among various stakeholders, including the local government, tourism industry, and local communities.</p><p>Proposed Solutions</p><p><strong>Implement a Tourism Carrying Capacity Study:</strong> Conduct a comprehensive study to determine the maximum number of visitors Dubrovnik can accommodate without compromising its cultural heritage and the quality of life for residents.</p><p>Develop a Sustainable Tourism Strategy: Create a long-term strategy that aligns with UNESCO's guidelines for sustainable tourism development, focusing on preserving cultural heritage, promoting responsible tourism practices, and engaging local communities.</p><p><strong>Enhance Visitor Management</strong>: Introduce measures such as timed entry tickets, visitor flow management, and dispersal strategies to reduce congestion and distribute visitors more evenly throughout the city.</p><p><strong>Promote Responsible Tourism Practices</strong>: Collaborate with the tourism industry to encourage sustainable practices, such as promoting off-season travel, supporting local businesses, and educating visitors on responsible behavior.</p><p><strong>Invest in Heritage Conservation</strong>: Allocate a portion of tourism revenue towards the conservation and restoration of Dubrovnik's cultural heritage sites, ensuring their long-term preservation.</p><p><strong>Engage Local Communities</strong>: Involve local communities in the decision-making process and ensure that they benefit from tourism development, both economically and socially.</p><p>By implementing these solutions, UNESCO aims to work with Dubrovnik and its stakeholders to manage tourism sustainably, protect its cultural heritage, and ensure the well-being of its residents. We are committed to providing guidance and support to help Dubrovnik achieve its goals of sustainable tourism development.</p><p>UNESCO's Role in Managing Tourism at World Heritage Sites</p><p>As the United Nations agency responsible for the World Heritage Convention, UNESCO plays a crucial role in providing guidance and support for managing tourism at World Heritage sites. Here are some key points:</p><p>Sustainable Tourism Policy and Strategy Development</p><p>UNESCO advocates for policies and frameworks that support sustainable tourism as a means of managing cultural and natural heritage</p><p>It develops strategies through stakeholder engagement for planning, developing and managing sustainable tourism that follows a destination approach and empowers local communities</p><p><strong>Sustainable Tourism Tools and Guidance</strong></p><p><strong>UNESCO has developed a "Sustainable Tourism Toolkit" with step-by-step guides for World Heritage site managers</strong> and stakeholders to identify suitable solutions for their local contexts</p><p>The guides cover topics like establishing foundations for sustainable tourism, managing tourism infrastructure, and engaging local communities</p><p>Capacity Building</p><p><strong>UNESCO conducts capacity building activities to enhance the skills of World Heritage communities</strong> in sustainable tourism management</p><p>This includes supporting sustainable tourism recovery in the wake of crises and building resilience in local communities</p><p>Policy Orientations</p><p>The World Heritage Committee has adopted policy orientations defining the relationship between World Heritage and sustainable tourism</p><p>These orientations provide frameworks for World Heritage properties to adequately address tourism before inscription and monitor its impact</p><p>By providing policy guidance, tools, and capacity building support, UNESCO aims to facilitate the development of sustainable tourism at World Heritage properties. This helps protect the properties' Outstanding Universal Value while fostering stakeholder cooperation and balanced participation</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-08-20 20:02:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Game of Thrones&#39; production team</title>
         <author>mbatm23043</author>
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         <description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>•Natural sanctity of the place shouldn’t be hampered in any way</p><p>•Production and shoot schedules shouldn’t be hampered</p><p>•Govt and all parties concerned shall coordinate, collaborate and help in successful shoot of existing and upcoming series</p><p>•During ongoing shooting scenes, the tourists shall be kept at bay, so as to maintain secrecy in the story pre-release.</p><p>•With continuous series upcoming, we seek to work here for longer and in sustainable way forward.</p><p>•Willing to comply by all the rules, and aim to perform our job without creating any sort of issue to anyone, or the place itself.</p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2024-08-20 20:02:38 UTC</pubDate>
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