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Wolwedans Collections and Wilderness Safaris are finalists at the 2012 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards!
What an exciting day for The Long Run Initiative! Two members, at two different levels; Long Run Destination – Global Ecosphere Retreats® (GER) certified – Wolwedans Collection and Long Run Supporter, Wilderness Safaris, have been announced as finalists for the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards! The Tourism for Tomorrow Awards is one of the world's highest accolades in the Travel & Tourism industry, aimed at recognising best practice in sustainable tourism within the industry worldwide.
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WOLWEDANS - Desert at its best: one guest for one thousand hectares
Deep in the Nambian desert, Wolwedans is creating a sand storm of its own. The Long Run Destination is coveted for its seclusion and breath-taking landscapes. A select few are drawn in and stand in awe of the immense stretches of sand lying in front of them. Thanks to the vision of one man, land that was once considered to be worth nothing has been protected and nurtured. Whilst many were shunning the desert as worthless, Albi Brückner fell in love with it, choosing against all odds to convert dilapidated farmland into a private conservation initiative that was to become one of Namibia’s crown jewels. Over time, he patched together nine farms, removing their fences, letting wild animals roam free and conserving a landscape that many did not value. NamibRand Nature Reserve was born out of his dream. Wolwedans Long Run Destination, at the heart of the Reserve, is now in the hands of his son Stephan.
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Sukutan Spring
When you hear the words Sukutan Spring, your mind may fly to the recent spate of political ‘springs’ that have been the subject of much media attention in the recent past, or conjure up images of budding flowers and trees. But the Sukutan Spring is an actual natural spring that for centuries has been the source of water for the people of Sukutan – a small community in Laikipia District in Kenya, which shares a border with Segera ranch. Sadly, a dark cloud looms over this spring that has for so long supported the lives of the hundreds of people in Sukutan, their cattle and the wildlife in the area - that of climate change.
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The Long Run Initiative Grows in Leaps and Bounds
The Long Run Initiative, the Zeitz Foundation’s flagship programme, has been abuzz with activity recently, with five new Long Run Alliance Members and six new Long Run Supporters being welcomed into the initiative, and three of the existing Long Run Destinations completing the rigorous GER® certification process to become fully fledged Long Run Destinations - Global Ecosphere Retreats® (GER) certified. Those Long Run Destinations which have been newly certified include Caiman Ecological Reserve in Brazil, Lapa Rios Ecolodge in Costa Rica and Wolwedans in Namibia. GER® certification is setting a new standard in sustainability and is a driving force in promoting and developing sustainable thinking around the globe. It ensures that best practices are adhered to and innovative approaches experimented with and researched to develop sustainable solutions at LRDs.
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Tenuta di Spannocchia - Salvaging a way of life from times gone by
Tenuta di Spannocchia is nestled in the Tuscan hills. A windy road leads through the forest and back in time before opening up onto a group of century-old stone buildings. Randall and his wife Francesca live in one of the stone houses next to the main tower, all of which exhude the history and serenity of the Tenuta. A place that aims to salvage traditions and a way of life that is fast disappearing, the Tenuta di Spannocchia has the 4Cs – conservation, community, culture and commerce - at its core, from protecting species that are close to extinction and creating a community of their own whilst engaging with their neighbours, Spannocchia is simply standing the test of time.
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WOLWEDANS - Desert at its best: one guest for one th...
Deep in the Nambian desert, Wolwedans is creating a sand storm of its own. The Long Run...
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