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- Comment: If/when accepted, this should presumably be published with the English-language title of 'Api-tourism'. DoubleGrazing (talk) 09:45, 22 August 2023 (UTC)
Api-tourism edit
Api-tourism is a sustainable tourism practice centered around beekeeping, aiming to provide visitors with insights into the world of bees, traditional beekeeping, and the ecological significance of bees in biodiversity preservation. This alternative to conventional tourism focuses on bee conservation and their vital role in pollination[1]. Api-tourism offers diverse experiences for local tourism, including opportunities to sample local cuisine, engage with nature, and participate in activities such as honey collection, hive observation, and educational sessions on beekeeping.
The practice has gained traction as an alternative to mainstream tourism, with a specific emphasis on supporting local economies and promoting awareness about the importance of bees.[citation needed] Cultural tourist routes centered on beekeeping have been recognized as opportunities for endogenous development[2], particularly in Europe, contributing to rural tourism's role in repopulation, maintaining traditional industries, and preserving cultural and natural heritage.[3] Api-tourism and beekeeping play a crucial role in sustaining traditional industries and their production processes, with potential positive impacts on issues such as desertification and biodiversity loss in inland areas.
Slovenia stands out as a notable example of a country with a well-developed api-tourism infrastructure, offering visitors insights into beekeeping techniques, demonstrations, and seminars on the health benefits of bee products. Other countries, including Spain, the United States, Turkey, Ukraine, and Nepal, have also embraced api-tourism through various activities such as visits to apiaries, beekeeping fairs, museums, and direct tastings of bee products[4].
Api-tourism's appeal lies in its potential to provide diverse experiences, ranging from visiting honey museums and participating in scientific events to engaging in beekeeping safaris and exploring specialized routes in different countries. The practice places a particular focus on the microfauna of the planet and has been identified as a means of promoting rural employment for young people, contributing to population rejuvenation, and fostering a green economy focused on reducing environmental risks.
In addition to its tourism aspects, api-tourism intersects with health and well-being through the incorporation of apitherapy. Apitherapy utilizes bee products with medicinal properties, further enhancing the holistic approach of api-tourism. The overall popularity of api-tourism stems from its ability to offer educational and experiential opportunities while supporting local economies and raising awareness about the critical role of bees in ecosystems.
References edit
- ^ Wos, Barbara. "Api-tourism in Europe - ProQuest". www.proquest.com. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ "ApiRoutes". Retrieved January 25, 2024.
- ^ Arih, T (2014). "Apitourism promotes travel to green destinations". Apiturizem. Retrieved 2023-04-21.
- ^ Porter, L (2020). Places to Bee: A Guide to Api-tourism. United States of America: Toplight Books.
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