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International Dark Sky Week | Mayo Dark Sky Tourism Webinar | 9th April 12 NOON
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Welcome to the Mayo programme of virtual events for International Dark Sky Week 2021.
Just this week the Government of Ireland launched “Our Rural Future” - Rural Policy Development Policy 2021-2025. This document recognises the need for a national Dark Sky strategy to encourage tourism recovery in rural areas with an action to:
“Develop a new Dark Skies Strategy, with a focus on the opportunities this unique blend of tourism and science can create for rural communities.”
The time is now to explore the potential of dark sky tourism and Mayo Dark Sky Park will host a free webinar on 9th April as part of International Dark Sky Week. This webinar aims to inform and inspire hospitality businesses about the potential of Dark Sky Tourism with expert speakers from Fáilte Ireland and an international panel from India, France and Canada.
Sonal – Astrostays
Astrostays: Community-Led Astro-tourism
Astrostays is a community-led astro-tourism model that places sustainable tourism and community development at its core. The project aims to empower local communities by diversifying economic streams and creating new opportunities for livelihood creation through astro-tourism. This model is also an innovative form of experiential tourism that generates economic benefits directly for remote regions that have access to clear night skies while creating unique and engaging experiences for travellers.
Maximising the Potential of Dark Skies Tourism in Mayo
Fionnán Nestor, Fáilte Ireland
Interest in the outdoors, clean air and escaping crowds has never been greater since the arrival of Covid-19. Access to experiences that bring visitors into nature will be key determining factors for many tourists as we emerge from the pandemic. Wild Nephin National Park / Mayo Dark Sky Park position Mayo as an ideal destination for those visitors seeking escape and pristine environment. This talk will explore the potential of dark skies tourism in Mayo and the role sustainable tourism will play in driving the recovery.
About Fionnán
Fionnán is Projects Officer for Mayo on the Wild Atlantic Way team within Fáilte Ireland - Ireland's National Tourism Development Authority. Fionnán was heavily involved in a 2019 report commissioned by Fáilte Ireland entitled: "Maximising the Potential of Dark Skies Tourism in Ireland" and is currently finalising a tourism development plan for the Clew Bay area of Mayo which includes a number of of ambitious dark sky projects.
Astrotourism with Meet Star Gazers mobile app
By Sujay Patil
Meet Star Gazers mobile app consolidates and characterises the best locations to observe the night sky. While building this mobile app I realised that dark sky reserves and dark sky parks were making significant efforts to reduce light pollution and limit the impact of artificial light at night. This was not only good for animals, insects and birds but also for astronomy enthusiasts who are looking for dark skies for stargazing and astrophotography. I have started the process of curating good locations within dark sky parks for observing the night sky. Some dark sky parks have worked with BnBs in their perimeters to provide astro-curious guests an opportunity to experience night skies with minimal light pollution from the comfort of their BnBs. Some BnBs have gone further by offering complementary features likes stargazing kits, glass pyramids to sleep under the stars etc. I am curating all the Dark Sky Friendly BnBs in the world and adding them to the Meet Star Gazers map. I ask for recommendations from Dark Sky Parks to identify Dark Sky Friendly BnBs that have made a conscious effort to reduce light pollution in their properties.
About Sujay
Sujay is an amateur astronomer from India but based in Paris, France. He’s a mechanical engineer by education. In addition to being the creator of Meet Star Gazers mobile app, he is also host of Meet Star Gazers podcast to help beginners get started on their journey in astronomy, nightscape photography and astrotourism. The app and the podcast are tools he has developed to raise awareness about light pollution and to promote astrotourism.
Dave Saunders - Astrotourism in Terra Nova Dark Sky Preserve (Canada)
Just this week the Government of Ireland launched “Our Rural Future” - Rural Policy Development Policy 2021-2025. This document recognises the need for a national Dark Sky strategy to encourage tourism recovery in rural areas with an action to:
“Develop a new Dark Skies Strategy, with a focus on the opportunities this unique blend of tourism and science can create for rural communities.”
The time is now to explore the potential of dark sky tourism and Mayo Dark Sky Park will host a free webinar on 9th April as part of International Dark Sky Week. This webinar aims to inform and inspire hospitality businesses about the potential of Dark Sky Tourism with expert speakers from Fáilte Ireland and an international panel from India, France and Canada.
Sonal – Astrostays
Astrostays: Community-Led Astro-tourism
Astrostays is a community-led astro-tourism model that places sustainable tourism and community development at its core. The project aims to empower local communities by diversifying economic streams and creating new opportunities for livelihood creation through astro-tourism. This model is also an innovative form of experiential tourism that generates economic benefits directly for remote regions that have access to clear night skies while creating unique and engaging experiences for travellers.
Maximising the Potential of Dark Skies Tourism in Mayo
Fionnán Nestor, Fáilte Ireland
Interest in the outdoors, clean air and escaping crowds has never been greater since the arrival of Covid-19. Access to experiences that bring visitors into nature will be key determining factors for many tourists as we emerge from the pandemic. Wild Nephin National Park / Mayo Dark Sky Park position Mayo as an ideal destination for those visitors seeking escape and pristine environment. This talk will explore the potential of dark skies tourism in Mayo and the role sustainable tourism will play in driving the recovery.
About Fionnán
Fionnán is Projects Officer for Mayo on the Wild Atlantic Way team within Fáilte Ireland - Ireland's National Tourism Development Authority. Fionnán was heavily involved in a 2019 report commissioned by Fáilte Ireland entitled: "Maximising the Potential of Dark Skies Tourism in Ireland" and is currently finalising a tourism development plan for the Clew Bay area of Mayo which includes a number of of ambitious dark sky projects.
Astrotourism with Meet Star Gazers mobile app
By Sujay Patil
Meet Star Gazers mobile app consolidates and characterises the best locations to observe the night sky. While building this mobile app I realised that dark sky reserves and dark sky parks were making significant efforts to reduce light pollution and limit the impact of artificial light at night. This was not only good for animals, insects and birds but also for astronomy enthusiasts who are looking for dark skies for stargazing and astrophotography. I have started the process of curating good locations within dark sky parks for observing the night sky. Some dark sky parks have worked with BnBs in their perimeters to provide astro-curious guests an opportunity to experience night skies with minimal light pollution from the comfort of their BnBs. Some BnBs have gone further by offering complementary features likes stargazing kits, glass pyramids to sleep under the stars etc. I am curating all the Dark Sky Friendly BnBs in the world and adding them to the Meet Star Gazers map. I ask for recommendations from Dark Sky Parks to identify Dark Sky Friendly BnBs that have made a conscious effort to reduce light pollution in their properties.
About Sujay
Sujay is an amateur astronomer from India but based in Paris, France. He’s a mechanical engineer by education. In addition to being the creator of Meet Star Gazers mobile app, he is also host of Meet Star Gazers podcast to help beginners get started on their journey in astronomy, nightscape photography and astrotourism. The app and the podcast are tools he has developed to raise awareness about light pollution and to promote astrotourism.
Dave Saunders - Astrotourism in Terra Nova Dark Sky Preserve (Canada)
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