Teachers College Desert Tourism Exhibition
In
the desert, quality of life for people who live there is closely linked with a
deep respect and understanding for the natural environment. These regions
urgently require attention by international organizations, private-sector
partners, national and local authorities and associations to combat
environmental degradation and improve the living conditions of desert
communities, many of whom live in extreme poverty.
Deserts are unique and have their own cultural identity, traditions and
potential to develop and host new activities, some of which, like tourism, have
not always been suitably planned or implemented in a sustainable manner. That
is why, Teachers College has decided to fill in the gap in such a neglected
issue. It has organized and hosted the Teachers College Desert Tourism
Exhibition to deepen the concept of desert tourism and to help preserve
cultural heritage by turning the knowledge, craft skills and cultural
traditions of local communities into an attraction for desert tourists.
The Teachers College Desert Tourism Exhibition can help desert travelers who
are seeking solitude, authenticity, cultures and traditions to be
well-acquainted with the local people and unspoiled landscapes. It also guides
them to have the choice of travel method and know the rules that ensure a high
quality of interaction, a good travel experience and satisfaction. The
Exhibition is aimed at those interested in desert tourism, to encourage them to
work jointly to develop sustainable desert tourism strategies. In partnership
with the College, tourism professionals can and should be a driving force in
this process by designing tourism products that respect the human dignity and
often fragile living conditions of the communities involved, while promoting
social development and respect for the environment.
Recreational
Activities of the Exhibition include:
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Positioning Devices
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Land Communication Devices
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Travel and logistical arrangements that have the least possible impact on the
environment.
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Lodging and Catering Materials
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Forms of access that harmonize with the landscapes visited
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Group size and flow management
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Controls on distances travelled and time spent at sites
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Measures to ensure direct and indirect benefits for local communities
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content quality criteria: thematic travel, understanding of landscapes and
people.
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Hawk Hunting
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Guidebooks
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Gallery for Wild Life in Saudi Arabia
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Gallery for Hawk Hunters.
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Related Cultural Activities
The
Exhibition has attracted a large number of families and visitors who
appreciated the activities held and endow the exhibition with a sense of fun
and recreation.