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after year it is important to find a development model that will allow Croatia to
grow economically thanks to tourism, but that will also take into account the
sustainability of such an effort. A great example of such an attempt is Sail
Croatia, a family-owned business specializing in small ship cruises around the
stunning coastline of Croatia. Since being passionate about raising awareness of
environmental, economic and sustainable tourism policies in Croatia, Sail Croatia
has created a special sail week known as Green Sail. The Green Sail Adventure is
eco-friendly and works with local businesses and captains to ensure business is
not outsourced and remains a unique Croatian experience for their guests. They
share the responsibility to protect the environment, customs and traditions of
the region with their guests and find this is appreciated as they gain knowledge
and receive a culturally diverse experience whilst travelling. It is a holiday where
youre not just sitting around with thousands of other tourists but, one which you
are actively participating in the life of the community. You will board your yacht
and hop from island to island experiencing local life and enjoying local wines and
dishes but you will also get your hands dirty! You will bike through the beautiful
Mljet National Park as you make your way to the clean-up area or rapid through
Cetina river in Omis while stopping to clean the river where possible.
This eco-adventure has been active since 2013 and offers its tours in spring time
providing you with a unique opportunity to meet local people and make a
genuine difference to the local community, while helping them prepare for the
season. By focusing on sustainable tourism, these kind of businesses make sure
that there is tourism in the future; that natural resources get a chance to
replenish, that locals get compensated for their work and that communities that
make a destination popular continue to thrive and prosper. The distinction is
between the traveller who visits in order to learn and experience the cultures
and environments of the places visited, and the tourist who visits to be
entertained by images and experiences created especially for the tourist market.
It is all possible, but only with good cooperation between all stakeholders, from
local communities to the tourists themselves.