Harness Untapped Potential and Foster Sustainable Growth with Earth Rhythms
Experiential tourism is more than just visiting a location; it's about immersing oneself in the culture, history, people, and environment of a destination. It's about going beyond the surface to actively engage in rich, authentic, and personalized experiences.
At Earth Rhythms, we believe experiential tourism fosters a deeper understanding and connection between travelers and their destination.
Harnessing Untapped Potential: Every region has its own unique story, and we're dedicated to helping them shine. We assist in differentiating regions through their unique offerings, attracting a different type of visitor, and showcasing the extraordinary that lies within the everyday.
Empowering Local Communities: We value the extraordinary potential of local regions and businesses. Experiential tourism gives voice to the authentic stories of local people, their cultures, and their environments. We champion this form of tourism as a tool for empowering communities, fostering economic development, and supporting meaningful travel experiences.
Promoting Sustainability: At the heart of experiential tourism is a deep respect for our planet. Our approach is firmly rooted in sustainable practices, ensuring that our activities have a minimal impact on the environment and contribute positively to the communities we engage with. We recognize the responsibility we all share in protecting our world for future generations. We live and walk the talk, as Wabanaki forest stewards in Mi'Kmaqi.
Encouraging Collaboration: Experiential tourism thrives on collaboration. By bringing together various community stakeholders – local businesses, tourism operators, artists, and beyond – we foster a co-creative environment that nurtures innovation and strengthens community ties. We have been practicing and innovating in collaboration for over 25 years, sharing ideas, practices, food, and resources in new and wonderful ways. We have flipped the script - we don't work with suppliers; we work with community partners who are aligned with our values.
Enriching Education: We believe in the transformative power of education. Our hands-on workshops and coaching services provide practical skills and insights to individuals and organizations passionate about experiential tourism. We equip them with the knowledge needed to create captivating and sustainable tourism experiences. We ask lots of questions, believing that those who participate in these workshops, know the answers in deeply personal and meaningful ways.
Cultivating Authentic Experiences: We value authenticity and believe in creating experiences that go beyond the surface level. Our approach to experiential tourism emphasizes deeper narratives, cultural immersion, and meaningful connections, offering a unique perspective of our world's diverse landscapes.
Storytelling: Within each community are individuals whose pursuits represent years of research, innovation, and creative application. Many of these people have stories to share. Today's travellers are interested in meeting these folks, to learn and take away practices that they can apply in their daily lives. Developing these stories, told in unique and authentic ways, using local ingredients, tools, history, and food, is one of Earth Rhythms strongest attributes.
Growing Your Region Through Experiential Tourism
Our workshops, training sessions, and coaching services are specifically tailored for individuals and organizations driven by a passion for sustainable tourism and community development.
If you resonate with the following statements, then our offering is designed with you in mind:
You Believe in Your Region's Untapped Potential: You know your region has so much more to offer than just a couple of key attractions. Our services are designed to help you uncover and share the unique stories of your community, setting your region apart from others and creating memorable experiences for visitors.
You're Committed to Sustainable Tourism: You understand the importance of sustainability in tourism and want to integrate these practices into your strategies. Our training emphasizes the principles of sustainability, helping you make your tourism offerings environmentally responsible.
You're Keen on Community Involvement: You value the input and expertise of your colleagues and community members, and believe in fostering collaboration among various stakeholders. Our workshops encourage teamwork and co-development among local businesses, tourism operators, artists, and more, creating a unified and appealing tourism offering.
You're Invested in Local Businesses: You believe in the power of local businesses to transform the tourism landscape. Our training sessions will equip you and your team with the skills to help these businesses create enticing experiences that boost revenue and enrich the overall tourism appeal of your region.
You're Eager to Learn and Execute: You appreciate the importance of planning, execution, and follow-through in creating impactful experiences. Our coaching services provide support from planning to launch, helping you streamline the execution process and making your tourism vision a reality.
You're Thinking Long-Term: You understand the value of building capacity (e.g. training trainers and coaches) and enhancing the skills within your team and community. Our services emphasize capacity building and equip you with tools to further educate your staff and local businesses, fostering community growth and creating sustainable tourism experiences.
Meet Your Facilitator and Host - Celes Davar
A biologist, photographer, walker, and storyteller, Celes embodies a unique approach to experiential tourism that encourages deep connections between individuals and their surroundings.
With over 27 years of leadership in experiential tourism across Canada, Celes has successfully empowered individuals and communities from Alberta to Newfoundland to develop and launch unique experiences that reflect their distinctive stories.
His workshops and online presentations are designed to be highly experiential, fostering skill development and community capacity building. With a focus on collaboration, Celes inspires local people to work together, leveraging their collective strengths to make the most of their tourism potential.
As the creator of these workshops, Celes brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and passion to the table, guiding you through every step of your journey towards becoming an experiential tourism expert in your own right.
Our Experiential Tourism Offerings: Empowerment Through Engagement
We offer a comprehensive suite of experiential tourism services (online and in-person) designed to support your learning journey and help you bring your vision to life.
Single Event or Presentation: Our engaging events and presentations offer an introduction to the concept of experiential tourism. These sessions are a great way to stir up interest and awareness among your team or community, offering insights into the potential of experiential tourism and how it can transform your region.
One-Day Introduction to Experiential Tourism: This immersive one-day workshop offers a deeper dive into experiential tourism. You'll explore its core principles, learn about successful case studies, and start brainstorming ideas for how to bring experiential tourism to your own region.
Experiential Tourism Coaching: Our coaching services offer personalized support for your experiential tourism journey. Whether you need guidance developing your concept, planning your experience, or troubleshooting challenges, our experienced coaches are here to help you succeed.
Experiential Tourism Consulting Services: For organizations looking for strategic guidance, our consulting services offer custom solutions. We work with you to develop and implement an experiential tourism strategy that aligns with your goals and the unique characteristics of your region.
Each of our offerings can be tailored to your specific needs, ensuring you receive the support and guidance that’s right for you. Whether you're just starting your experiential tourism journey or looking to refine your existing offerings, we're here to help you make a meaningful impact on your community and the visitors you welcome.
Workshops & Presentations
“As an interpreter at a National Park working in the cultural history of the local area, I knew Celes was the right person to help me re-imagine and shape my experience into something more impactful and valuable for my audience.
Celes has a process of working with you and understanding your core values, even before you can fully articulate them. His way of asking questions is a process of discovery which opens up so many new and exciting perspectives. Celes then helps you make a solid foundation under the possibilities, and his level of coaching will let you take ideas into practicality with thoughtful, honest and innovative detail that works. From my coaching I developed a new program for my audience, new ways to interpret my programs for the future, and a new perspective on sustainable tourism that fits my values and my cultural history. ”