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Theme I: Ecotourism and Local Sustainable Development
Theme II: Ecotourism and Nature Conservation
Theme III: Communication, Education and Global Branding for Ecotourism
Theme IV: Critical Issues and Current Trends in Ecotourism
IV.1. Standards, Certification and Labels for Ecotourism
- Dan Jonasson, CEO, The Swedish Ecotourism Society - “Nature’s Best – 8 Years of Practical Ecotourism”
- Andrei Blumer, President, Association of Ecotourism in Romania (AER) - “Ecotourism Certification in Romania – a Tool for Nature Conservation and Responsible Marketing”
- Karen G. Lewis, Founder and Owner, Lapa Rios Ecolodge - “Sustainable Certification: A Key to Improving the Community and Guest Experience”
- Ronald Sanabria, Sustainable Tourism Director, Rainforest Alliance - “Quebec+5: Enhancing Benefits and Addressing Challenges of Sustainable Tourism Certification”
- FEATURED PROJECT: Jan Eriksen, President, Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) - Blue Flag and Green Key Eco-Labels
(PowerPoint - not available) (Manuscript - not submitted)
IV.2. Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility in Travel & Tourism
- Jane Crouch, Responsible Travel Manager, Intrepid Travel - “CSR - Practicing What You Preach”
(J.Crouch - PowerPoint PDF) (J.Crouch - Manuscript) - Martha Honey, Executive Director, Center on Ecotourism and Sustainable Development (CESD) - “Travelers’ Philanthropy: A Growing Global Initiative”
(PowerPoint - not available) (Manuscript - not submitted) - Christy McCarthy, Community Relations Manager, WorldNomads.com - “The Footprints Network - the Power of Many”
(C.McCarthy - PowerPoint PDF) (C.McCarthy - Manuscript) - Gopinath Parayil, Founder and Chief Executive, The Blue Yonder (TBY) - “Defining Social Responsibility - The Blue Yonder experience in Kerala”
IV.3. Climate Change
- Wolfgang Strasdas, PhD., Head of Program, Fachhochschule Eberswalde / TIES Board member - “Global Warming, Ecotourism and Sustainable Transportation” (Workshop Organizer & Presenter)
- Sabine Minninger, atmosfair - “atmosfair: Setting standards for voluntary carbon offset”
- Alex E. Khajavi, CEO, Nature Air Group - “Nature Air - the world’s first carbon-neutral airline”
- Jane Crouch, Responsible Travel Manager, Intrepid Travel - “Intrepid’s Path to Carbon Neutral Travel”
IV.4. The Role of Ecotourism in Transforming the Travel Industry
- Glenn Jampol, President and Owner, Finca Rosa Blanca / TIES Board member - “Why Gamble on Sustainable Tourism?”
- Arthur DeJong, Development and Environment Resource Manager, Whistler Blackcomb - “Whistler Blackcomb Journey Towards Sustainability”
- Paula Arantes, Ecotourism Consultant and LEAD Brazil Project Manager - “Ecotourism as a corporate incentive and human resources development strategy”
- Jan Peter Bergkvist, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Safety & Security, Scandic Hotels - “Scandic: Sustainability in practice”
IV.5. Ecotourism and Indigenous Peoples ~ Rights and Responsibilities
- Arvid Viken, Høgskolen i Finnmark
- Lennart Pittja, Founder/Owner, Pathfinder Lapland - “Saami Ecotourism in Lapland”
- Amos Sironka Ole Tinnia, Manager, Basecamp Explorer Kenya & Lars Lindkvist, Executive Chairman, Basecamp Explorer Kenya/India - “Community Conservancies – a ‘hands on’ development example from Masai Mara, Kenya”
