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Offline Veli

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« Reply #60 on: March 12, 2010, 21:58:53 PM »
The FTO (Federation of Tour Operators) who are overall responsible for anything overseas for UK customers are already involved. They are aware of this and I know are doing everything they can to stop this. Obviously not a quick process though so fingers crossed they can stop this before it's up and running.



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« Reply #61 on: March 12, 2010, 22:18:02 PM »
I've joined the Facebook group and have added my comments - I really find it shocking that an area which is famous for its nature reserve should even consider doing something so against these principles.  Hope that they reconsider when they see that this is not what people want to see and will perhaps repel tourists rather than attract them.  Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
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« Reply #62 on: March 12, 2010, 22:59:27 PM »
links of the Hurriyet Article and the Facebook Group sent to this organisation - they have an office in the UK.

Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, is the world's most active charity (Registered No. 1014705) dedicated to the conservation and welfare of all whales, dolphins and porpoises

http://www.wdcs.org/about.php




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« Reply #63 on: March 12, 2010, 23:41:36 PM »
Have also joined the facebook page and commented.  Lets hope the powers that be realise this is one idea that will not be accepted by the tourists and the ex pats that live in the area.

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« Reply #64 on: March 13, 2010, 00:09:40 AM »
Lets bombard the Mayor!!

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« Reply #66 on: March 13, 2010, 09:10:05 AM »
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Originally posted by karaokemark

http://www.fethiyetimes.com/news/44-news/6087-new-dolphinarium-attraction-to-open-in-hisaronu-but-opinions-are-divided.html



What a pity FT do not have a comments section. I, for one, do not see much "divided opinion", seems everyone is totally against.

Only few in favour seem to be those with a vested interest - ie some of the travel agents.

Nice to see the comments by Andrew Lee of Exclusive Escapes who is not in favour.

Not so nice to see the comments by Jane Ashton head of sustainable development (Who dreams these Mickey Mouse titles up anyway) at TUI Travel Plc who seems to put profit before ethics.

What if they start dog, bear and cock fighting, Jane, will Tui still sell tickets to their clients?
Maybe a campaign to Tui telling them that dolphin are not sustainable in captivity may help.
 
If I was in the tourist industry in this area, I would be appalled and frightened by the comments made by Salih Taşci, head of the Fethiye branch of the Turkish Association of Travel agencies, TURSAB. He obviously has no idea of how the British (or most of them) think.
« Last Edit: March 13, 2010, 09:11:50 AM by kaptainkrunchie »

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« Reply #67 on: March 13, 2010, 10:03:40 AM »
If this horror goes ahead I hope everyone will vote with there feet and not go along.  I hate to see these shows.  Dolphins belong in the sea not swimming pools, just like birds should be in the trees and not in cages.

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« Reply #68 on: March 13, 2010, 10:26:57 AM »
People on holiday will still go to see them, will more than likely just be the once after they see the tiny pool but by then they will have their money

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« Reply #69 on: March 13, 2010, 11:09:57 AM »
If this does go ahead I think all of us who spend time in the area need to warn as many tourists as possible of the dreadful conditions and hopefully then they won't go




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