<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Elsa Berg, borgarstj\u00f3ri \u00ed T\u00f3rshavnar kommunu, setti r\u00e1\u00f0stevnuna. Hon kom \u00ed r\u00f8\u00f0u s\u00edni m.a. \u00e1 verandi fer\u00f0avinnutilbo\u00f0 \u00ed kommununi og t\u00fddningin av at menna n\u00fdggja fer\u00f0avinnutilbo\u00f0, har atlit ver\u00f0ur tiki\u00f0 til b\u00e6\u00f0i f\u00f3lk og n\u00e1tt\u00faru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the Nordic Blue Tourism Conference, \u201cAn Ocean of Opportunities.\u201d The title could not be more fitting, because the ocean truly does hold an ocean of opportunities \u2013 for tourism, for innovation, and for sustainable growth \u2013 right here in our beautiful Faroe Islands and in our capital, T\u00f3rshavn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As an island community, the ocean has always been central to who we are. It has been our opportunity to make a living, to travel to other nations, and it is an inseparable part of Faroese identity. From the sea, we have built our livelihoods, and it continues to shape us \u2013 and it will most certainly shape our future as well, though perhaps in new and exciting ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In our municipality, we have already seen a growing number of offers for visitors who wish to explore the sea \u2013 through both traditional experiences such as fishing,\u00b4and sightseeing, but also newer opportunities \u2013 for example diving. One fine example is the village of Hv\u00edtanes, just outside of T\u00f3rshavn. Local divers tell me that they have travelled all over the world, but nowhere have they found an ocean as clear as the one here in the Faroes. Beneath the surface lies a remarkably rich plant life at the bottom of the sea. So truly \u2013 there is no need to travel any further!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, ocean tourism can also enhance cultural exchange, environmental education, and sustainable development. It allows visitors to experience the beauty and power of the ocean, while learning about the importance of protecting it for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are also fortunate to have local tourism pioneers who have shown great creativity and dedication over many years. The old smack Nor\u00f0l\u00fdsi\u00f0, which you may have noticed in the harbour here in T\u00f3rshavn, has been offering tours for a long time and has continued to innovate, creating unique and memorable experiences for visitors. Especially inspiring are the so-called Grotto Concerts, held in the cave Kl\u00e6mintsgj\u00f3gv on Hestur Island \u2013 the largest sea cave in the world \u2013 featuring some of our most talented local musicians. The natural acoustics of these grottos create an sound like no other \u2013 truly, a concert for life!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But in order to keep our ocean clear and thriving, we must protect it. Ocean pollution is a global challenge \u2013 and sadly, it affects us here in the Faroes as well. This is an issue we must confront together. The ocean is not only our main source of income, but an integral part of who we are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That is why it gives me such great pleasure that NORA and Visit Faroe Islands have arranged this important conference on ocean tourism \u2013 to inspire us to explore new and alternative ways of developing tourism, while at the same time protecting the very environment that makes it possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So once again, I would like to thank NORA and Visit Faroe Islands for organising this important conference and for bringing us together to discuss the future of ocean tourism. To our many guests from abroad \u2013 a very warm welcome to our municipality. I hope you will enjoy your stay, experience our local hospitality, take in the ever-changing and dramatic weather, and \u2013 most importantly \u2013 leave with new knowledge, new contacts, and new friendships that will last well beyond your time here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thank you.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kelda & mynd: torshavn.fo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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![<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/h4>\n\n\n\nElsa Berg, borgarstj\u00f3ri \u00ed T\u00f3rshavnar kommunu, setti r\u00e1\u00f0stevnuna. Hon kom \u00ed r\u00f8\u00f0u s\u00edni m.a. \u00e1 verandi fer\u00f0avinnutilbo\u00f0 \u00ed kommununi og t\u00fddningin av at menna n\u00fdggja fer\u00f0avinnutilbo\u00f0, har atlit ver\u00f0ur tiki\u00f0 til b\u00e6\u00f0i f\u00f3lk og n\u00e1tt\u00faru.<\/p>\n\n\n\n“It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to the Nordic Blue Tourism Conference, \u201cAn Ocean of Opportunities.\u201d The title could not be more fitting, because the ocean truly does hold an ocean of opportunities \u2013 for tourism, for innovation, and for sustainable growth \u2013 right here in our beautiful Faroe Islands and in our capital, T\u00f3rshavn.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAs an island community, the ocean has always been central to who we are. It has been our opportunity to make a living, to travel to other nations, and it is an inseparable part of Faroese identity. From the sea, we have built our livelihoods, and it continues to shape us \u2013 and it will most certainly shape our future as well, though perhaps in new and exciting ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn our municipality, we have already seen a growing number of offers for visitors who wish to explore the sea \u2013 through both traditional experiences such as fishing,\u00b4and sightseeing, but also newer opportunities \u2013 for example diving. One fine example is the village of Hv\u00edtanes, just outside of T\u00f3rshavn. Local divers tell me that they have travelled all over the world, but nowhere have they found an ocean as clear as the one here in the Faroes. Beneath the surface lies a remarkably rich plant life at the bottom of the sea. So truly \u2013 there is no need to travel any further!<\/p>\n\n\n\nAt the same time, ocean tourism can also enhance cultural exchange, environmental education, and sustainable development. It allows visitors to experience the beauty and power of the ocean, while learning about the importance of protecting it for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe are also fortunate to have local tourism pioneers who have shown great creativity and dedication over many years. The old smack Nor\u00f0l\u00fdsi\u00f0, which you may have noticed in the harbour here in T\u00f3rshavn, has been offering tours for a long time and has continued to innovate, creating unique and memorable experiences for visitors. Especially inspiring are the so-called Grotto Concerts, held in the cave Kl\u00e6mintsgj\u00f3gv on Hestur Island \u2013 the largest sea cave in the world \u2013 featuring some of our most talented local musicians. The natural acoustics of these grottos create an sound like no other \u2013 truly, a concert for life!<\/p>\n\n\n\nBut in order to keep our ocean clear and thriving, we must protect it. 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I hope you will enjoy your stay, experience our local hospitality, take in the ever-changing and dramatic weather, and \u2013 most importantly \u2013 leave with new knowledge, new contacts, and new friendships that will last well beyond your time here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThank you.”<\/p>\n\n\n\nKelda & mynd: torshavn.fo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hesa vikuna skipa\u00f0u Visit Faroe Islands og NORA fyri altj\u00f3\u00f0a r\u00e1\u00f0stevnuni “An Ocean of Opportunities”. 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