Greentour seeks proposals from the tourism specialists to fulfill the tasks of coaches on tourism sustainability through providing the following services: - support the project target group (tour operators and accommodation businesses) in preparation for the Travelife – Sustainability in Tourism certification process; - conduct sustainability training and coaching for project beneficiaries in the regions of Kyrgyzstan; - participate in other project activities related to value chain analysis of destinations, training and capacity building, publications and outreach. Level of effort The coach will be engaged on part-time basis and the monthly level of effort will be agreed with Greentour. Required qualifications and experience - Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism and Hospitality, Business Administration, Environmental Studies or related field; - At least 3 years of experience in tourism; - Understanding the concepts of sustainable tourism; - Excellent organizational, communication and technical skills; - Self-starter attitude, willingness to learn and an interest in sustainable tourism; - Oral and written fluency in English and Russian. Working knowledge of Kyrgyz is an asset. How to apply Interested candidates should send their CVs and cover letters to kyrgyzstan@helvetas.org with a copy to Nargiza.kudaiberdieva@helvetas.org by COB August 13, 2021. * Considering the long-term nature and need of this activity, the coaches are expected to work on part-time basis in the end of Year 2 and throughout Year 3 of the project. The service agreements will be signed in accordance with the project periods: Year 2 contracts will cover Nov-Dec 2021, then Jan-Feb 2022. Year 3 contracts will cover April-December 2022, then Jan-Feb 2023. Extension is possible in Year 4 if the need is relevant and budget is available. Download ToR
Representative Office of HELVETAS Intercooperation GmbH in the Kyrgyz Republic requests proposals to conduct a baseline study for the Greentour: Sustainable Tourism Development Project. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact indicators of Greentour project encompassing the sustainable tourism development indicators and identify/verify the initial baseline values of the indicators in accordance with the logical framework of the project. Objectives of the study: 1) Examine the impact indicators of the Project logical framework and propose a research methodology. 2) Conduct research in accordance with the methodology. 3) Carry out the processing / analysis of the results and make a presentation for the project. Downloaded detailed Terms of Reference and attachments Technical and Financial Proposals should be sent to kyrgyzstan@helvetas.org with a copy to nargiza.kudaiberdieva@helvetas.org by COB July 29, 2021.
The program of the infotour included visits to various attractions in the southern part of the country, as well as participation in a number of specially prepared activities. The first day of the event included a city tour of Osh, which included a climbing of the Sulaiman-Too Mountain, a visit to the Museum of Spiritual Culture and a walk around the main square of the city. In just four days, the participants of the infotour were able to visit many places, learn about the culture and life of the local population, and even take part in various folk games. The main part of the infotour included excursions to such places as: - "Kyrgyz-Ata" Nature Park, located at an altitude of over 2,300 meters above sea level and famous for its juniper forests and many mountain rivers with crystal clear meltwater. - The creative center of ceramics "Golden Valley", where the participants had a master class on ceramics, as well as wine tasting to the melodious Kyrgyz songs accompanied by komuz. - The stone desert of the Tuya-Muyun Range, where the landscape changes neither in summer nor in winter. - “Dul-Dul At” pilgrimage center, which is one of the sanctuaries of the Davani era dedicated to the cult of the horse. Today the area is a center of pilgrimage for Muslims in the Fergana Valley and may be of interest as one of the objects of ziyarat (pilgrimage) tours. - Yurt camp at Sary-Oy pasture, which is located in the reserve of the same name in the spurs of the Alai range. - Zhosholu area, located on the bank of the river Ayuu Tapan, where two world mountain systems: Tien-Shan and Pamir-Alai converge. - Sary-Tash area, passing along the famous Pamir highway, where the participants spent night at the highest-lying hotel in Kyrgyzstan (3,500 m above sea level) ‘Alpen Dome Hotel Pamir Alay’. - Tulparkol area. This is a network of lakes, which is located in the spurs of the Chon-Alai Range at an altitude of 3,500 meters above sea level. There are several yurt camps in the valley, which are of great interest to foreign tourists. National games, festivals, folk shows, and yak shows are organized in the camps. Several horse trails start from this place. Lenin Peak (7134m) can be seen from the territory of Tulparkol and one can reach it during the walk just in 2 hours. - Uzgen Historical and Architectural Complex of Karakhanid Era, as well as the complex of Imam Serahsi - a famous jurist of Turkic-Islamic world of the 11th century during the rule of Karakhanids, who was also engaged in mathematics, logic, philosophy and poetry. - The Arslanbob National Reserve, famous for its fruit and nut forests. - Great and Small Arslanbob Falls - Horseback riding tour of the Sary-Chelek reserve, where participants of the infotour were able to visit 6 lakes, including the pearl of the reserve - Lake Sary-Chelek. The main aim of the information tour was to familiarize the leading tour operators in Uzbekistan with ethno-cultural tourism potential of Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, and to provide information on changes and improvements in the tourism infrastructure of the region and new tourist products to meet the needs of tourists. In addition, a number of business meetings between local stakeholders and tour operators of Uzbekistan were organized as part of the event. These meetings will help participants to establish new cooperation contacts and develop new joint tourism products. So as a result of these meetings the beneficiaries of the Swiss Bai Alai Programme have signed a number of agreements with tour operators of Uzbekistan, and just a few days after the infotour the first orders and requests for tour bookings were received from them. Thus, "CBT Alay", "CBT Sary Mogol" and "Rayan Resort" organizations are already negotiating to supply their services to tourists from Uzbekistan in mid-July this year. The Bai Alai programme is funded by the Government of Switzerland through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and is implemented by Helvetas Kyrgyzstan together with the Aga Khan Foundation.
At the beginning of 2021 GREENTOUR project and Tazar App waste collection and sorting team signed a cooperation agreement aimed at stimulating the implementation of SCP practices among tourist enterprises. In just six months of collaboration, the Tazar App was fully translated into the Kyrgyz language, in addition, a system of news and event notifications and a news feed were introduced. It is also worth noting that the Tazar App team took an active part in a number of events organized as part of the project, which in turn contributed to the promotion of the application among the subjects of the tourism sector. With the beginning of the summer season and active trips of citizens to nature parks and mountains, we all see a huge amount of litter left by holidaymakers. Significant help in the fight against pollution and the implementation of conscious consumption is provided by private initiatives, among them Tazar, a team that has proven itself a reliable partner. The Tazar App is an initiative aimed at reducing the ecological footprint. Tazar aims to reduce the amount of waste going into landfills by systematizing recycling drop-offs in Kyrgyzstan. Using the app, you can find recyclables collection points on a map and arrange for removal through the app. For each kilogram of recyclable waste, the app user is awarded points, which can be exchanged for various bonuses, such as cultural entertainment - tickets to museums, exhibitions, as well as books, a day trip to the mountains, zero-waste workshop, accommodation in guest houses and much more. The app is available for download on Android and iOS and is completely free. In its turn the Greentour project encourages all citizens to consume consciously and adopt responsible travel habits when traveling and travelling. The GREENTOUR project is funded by the European Union’s SWITCH-Asia program and implemented by Helvetas Intercooperation GGMBH together with the European Center for Eco and Agrotourism Stichting Netherlands (ECEAT), the Kyrgyz Association of Tour Operators (KATO) and the Kyrgyz Community-Based Tourism Association (KCBT).
An information tour for tour operators from the Republic of Uzbekistan will be held in Osh and Jalal-Abad oblasts of Kyrgyzstan on June 7-11. In the framework of the information tour, participants will get acquainted with ethno-cultural tourism potential of Osh and Jalal-Abad regions, and learn about changes and improvements in the region's tourism infrastructure and new tourist products aimed at meeting tourists' demands. In addition, a number of business meetings between local stakeholders and tour operators of Uzbekistan will be organized during the event. These meetings will help participants establish new cooperation contacts and develop new joint tourism products. The program includes visits to museums, pilgrimage and art centers, yurt and mountaineering camps, as well as lakes, waterfalls and nature parks. The information tour will be organized by the Swiss “Bai Alai” program implemented by Helvetas Kyrgyzstan and the Aga Khan Foundation, as well as the GIZ program "Green Economy and Sustainable Private Sector Development", IRDP and Destination Osh PF.
Assignment Title: Development of the video clip on achievements of Bai Alai programme Location(s): Bishkek, Osh, Alai, Chon Alai districts; Assignment periods: 16 June - 30 July, 2021 Task: - Develop 30 seconds long video clip with subtitles in Kyrgyz, Russian and English languages according to the provided sript (Script can be received by sending a request to beermat.rayimbekova@helvetas.org) and data on achievements of the programme - Organize a field trip to the project region for shooting necessary and missing photo/video materials - Use creative infographics and animations to convey information and data on achievements of the programme - Integrate logos and disclaimers of implementing organizations and the donor agency at the end of the video clip - Finalize all work and the video clip and submit no later than July 15, 2021. Requirements to potential supplier: - Experience of implementing similar projects i.e. must have specialists on infographics and animation making in the team - Readiness to perform tasks in indicated timeframe List of necessary documents for submission: · Certificate of registration of a legal entity · Resume of main implementers who has experienced in implementing similar tasks and portfolio (links to videos developed previously) · Implementation plan and detailed budget Application procedure: Interested parties are to send above stated documents to the following address no later than 15.00 June 15, 2021: Erkin.Abakirov@helvetas.org and Imanaly.Turkbaev@helvetas.org
