PAGE IRELAND: Cavan Adventure Centre Location • Ireland • Inishmore • 54.03950659546693, -7.432793043872487 Manager • Sean Thornton • Owner and idea originator Motivation • Combining passion for water sports and people to create a prime tourism destination Support • Fáilte Ireland, National Tourism Development Authority: grants and funding for equipment and new initiatives Stakeholders • Local organisations and small businesses: connecting tourist activities together Description • Transformation of farmland into a water sports adventure centre located within the UNESCO Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark on the Lough Oughter waterway system • Canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, guided boat tours • Inflatable adventure waterpark • Geopark guided tours for highlighting the geodiversity and biodiversity of the area • Bike, e-bike, and kayak hire • Specific packages for families, corporate outings, and school tours • 2-day summer camps for children aged 8 years+ Sustainability • Promotion of ecological and sustainable values to customers • Collecting rainwater for toilet flushing, vehicle washing, gardening and laundry • Green purchasing policy with a focus on local sourcing, reuse, and green recycling • Water drinking fountain for customers • Video conferencing for reducing energy consumption and minimise business travel • Existing sustainability policy and list of future projects • Contribution to revitalisation and rejuvenation of surrounding towns and villages Innovativeness • Only inflatable water-based adventure park in the region
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