The Canadian Garden Council is host , for the first clock time in Canada , the International Garden Tourism Conference from November 1 to November 4 in Victoria .
Originally mean to occur in 2021 , the International Garden Tourism Conference is convening more than 80 delegate from 12 countries who be over 40 public garden in Victoria , often come to to as Canada ’s ‘ Garden City . ’
“ We ’re delirious to bring the group discussion to Canada ’s Garden City . It ’s a unique seat that not only host some of the worldly concern ’s most beautiful gardens but is also a hub for outside tourism , as latterly recognize by Condé Nast , ” says Ibo Gülsen , Chair of the International Garden Tourism internet .
“ The Canadian Garden Council is delighted to host delegates from around the world , providing a unique chance to showcase our gardens and their respective destinations , ” says Alexander Reford , President of the Canadian Garden Council and Director of the Reford Gardens . “ Canada is exceptionally well - positioned to ‘ Seize the Moment ’ and further develop garden tourism , impart its abundant world - class public garden that are fully prepared to receive both domesticated and international visitant . ”
Throughout 2022 , public garden chop-chop rebounded , becoming the first attractor to return to pre - pandemic crowd level , and they maintained their status as the most frequented destination by outside travelers . This trend has persisted into 2023 .
The International Garden Tourism Conference is a fundament of the industry , offering a platform for delegate to explore subject link up to serving visitors , collaborating with the tourism sphere , and harnessing the advantages of touristry visit . Additionally , the league will boast the presentment of the Canadian , North American , and International Garden Tourism awards .
“ This league comes at a crucial critical point , as it ’s more and more clear that Garden Tourism has accomplish remarkable number in 2023 , possibly making it the most seek - after tourism activity in North America , ” tell Dr. Richard Benfield , generator of the coming volume title , ‘ decisive issue in Garden Tourism . ’ “ The conference is poised to not only substantiate this remarkable winner but also place the groundwork for addressing the novel and demand challenges that garden touristry currently confronts . ”
Winners of 2023 awardsEchoing the convention ’s base of ‘ Seizing the Moment , ’ the winners of the 2023 International Garden Tourism Awards were revealed .
“ As we convey the garden and tourism together at this league , we take great pride in unveiling the 2023 awardees of the ‘ International Garden Tourism Awards , ’ ” say Ibo Gülsen , Chair of the International Garden Tourism web . “ These receiver exemplify true leadership in the earth of garden touristry . ”
The ‘ International Garden Tourism Awards ’ are presented to organization and somebody who have key out themselves in the development and promotion of garden experience as tourism attractions and motivators for change of location . The awards are proudly orchestrate by the International Garden Tourism connection , with recipient being selected by a panel .
The 2023 International Garden Tourism Award achiever are :
“ In the spirit of highlighting the world ’s most active garden experiences , we are pleased to foretell the 2023 recipient role of the ‘ Gardens of the World Worth Travelling For in 2024 ’ laurels , ” say Ibo Gülsen , Chair of the International Garden Tourism connection .
The ‘ Gardens of the World Worth Travelling For in 2024 ’ , listed in alphabetic order , are as follows :
For more information : International Garden Tourism Conferencegardentourism.org
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