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Austrian Town of 800 Inhabitants is Receiving 1 Million Tourists Every Year

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5 years ago

August 10, 2019

Located in the Austrian Alps, Hallstatt is a little town that is witnessing almost one million tourists each year, according to a report published in BBC. The numbers of tourists have been increasing in the town for ten years. Tourists here can be seen everywhere with their smartphones. A great number of tourists are traveling from China. Thus in 2012, China created a replica of the town with churches and the main square. Local people are very happy with the tourists because they are able to stabilize the economy of the town and of themselves as well.

Alexander Scheutz, mayor of Hallstatt, said, “The advantages are that we have become financially independent. We used to be a place that people left… But that’s changed. Now we can develop our own projects and offer a lot of our population.”

Hallstatt is receiving a massive influx of tourists after it received the World Heritage tag. There are many other reasons for tourists’ attraction here. The place is a beautiful little mountain town where life runs at a relaxed pace and the visitors experience the magnificent natural and cultural landscape.

The local people are involving themselves in the tourism business. They are running a small bed and breakfast work. The tourists can easily find accommodation from € 25 a night including breakfast. There is no automated booking system. Tourists can only call or send an email for room booking.

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Turkish Textile Giant Sun Textile Solution Proposal for Drought

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6 hours ago

February 4, 2025

Jenny Jackson

While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) are seeking solutions to combat drought through various projects, Ekoten Textile, a subsidiary of Turkey’s textile giant Sun Textile, has developed a groundbreaking project in collaboration with a technology startup to minimize the intensive water consumption in the textile industry. This pioneering project, the first of its kind globally, will enable the recycling and reuse of up to 90% of the water used in textile production.

Drought is one of the most pressing issues facing the world today. According to WHO data, 40% of the global population is struggling with water scarcity. By 2030, up to 700 million people could be forced to migrate due to drought. The unconscious use of water in global production processes plays a significant role in the rapid depletion of clean water resources.

The textile industry is one of the sectors with the highest water consumption. In Turkey, while the food industry consumes 22% of the water used for industrial purposes, the textile sector follows closely with 18%. For instance, producing an average of 40 tons of products daily requires 2,500 tons of water, equivalent to the daily water consumption of approximately 10,000 people.

CLEAN WATER RESOURCES FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE EVERY DAY!

In textile production, where clean water resources are heavily consumed, the innovative success of the Turkish company stands out as a global best practice. This initiative will shape the future of the industry. The wastewater recycling project, developed through intensive R&D efforts, will ensure that over 90% of the required water is sourced from recycled supplies.

The reuse of wastewater in production will transform the fate of countries operating in the textile sector. By preventing the use of clean water resources for textile production, this project will free up clean water sources that can meet the daily needs of hundreds of thousands of people.

R&D ACTIVITIES IN 38 COUNTRIES WITH 380 PARTNERS!

Sun Textile places great emphasis on R&D activities, conducting research and development efforts with 380 partners across 38 countries. Sun Textile and its subsidiary Ekoten Textile export nearly 90% of their production, solidifying their identity as a leading exporter. The company ships products to numerous destinations worldwide, including European countries, the UK, and the US. Sun Textile, the leading ready-to-wear exporter in the Aegean Region, achieved a consolidated turnover of 250 million euros in the third quarter of 2024, continuing its active growth trajectory.

OFFERING CUSTOM DESIGNS TO CUSTOMERS

Sun Textile provides its own designed collections to leading brands in Europe and the UK. Ekoten Textile, its subsidiary, is among the most respected knitted fabric manufacturers in Turkey and Europe.

With a dedicated sales team for each major customer group and five design offices in three different countries, Sun Textile creates designs tailored to its customers’ needs. Its largest clients include the Inditex Group, H&M, Jimmy Key, Tesco, Kiabi, Marks & Spencer, and Next.

Sun Textile also extends its sustainability approach to social responsibility, notably for its high ratio of female employees. The company, which went public in 2022, is also listed in dividend indexes.