It's inspiring to see the preparations going into the conference on responsible
tourism! I look forward to today's trip to Belize and I'll do my best to post
news from the event online the following channels:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/planeta
http://twitter.com/ronmader
http
Fair Trade Expo, November 4-6
Oaxaca City, Mexico
http://www.flickr.com/photos/planeta/4005967217
Call for photos! The World Climate Group
http://www.flickr.com/groups/worldclimate on Flickr seeks screenshots,
artwork and the covers of recommended books focusing on climate change.
REFERENCES
Tourism and Climate Change
http://www.planeta.com/climate.html
Climate Forum
Call for photos of birds of the world!
http://www.flickr.com/groups/birdsoftheworld
The focal points of this Flickr group are birding and bird conservation around
the world.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Best practices
Birds
Conservation
Signage
You (!) birding
Conversation with Ross Klein (YouTube)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXjPSDH1JN8
Conversation with the creator of Cruisejunkie.com
http://www.cruisejunkie.com
Voting for the Indigenous Tourism and Biodiversity Website Award -
http://planeta.wikispaces.com/itbw - ends next Friday, Feb 19! So far we have
290 votes and it would be great if we could get up to 350.
If you haven't checked out the ITBW recently, you'll find a slew of new web
links for the
This looks good! Are you paying speakers?
FYI -
The Planeta Africa forum distributes short announcements, recommended
resources and new website URLs for those interested in regional
environmental news, responsible eco travel and ecotourism.
References:
Eco Travels in Africa
http://www.planeta.com/africa.html
Planeta Africa Forum
PLANETA.COM MEDIA RELEASE
Fernando Garcia Aguinaco Wins 2003
Colibri Ecotourism Achievement Award
http://www.planeta.com/planeta/03/0306award.html
MEXICO CITY (JUNE 5, 2003) -- As part of the global celebration of World
Environment Day, Planeta.com announces the winner of the third annual
registrants.
The Planeta website developed a number of resources for participants and
others interested in this topic, including a guide to online marketing
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/web.html, profile of government
tourism portals' coverage of ecotourism
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour
Just a quick (and unsolicited) comment ... It is great to hear of the event
in the Bahia that will feature Marcus Endicott (creator and founder of the
green-travel list!). I had the pleasure of hearing Marcus speak at an event
in San Francisco several years ago, and I think he's one of the most
http://www.planeta.com
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
ECOCLUB TO HOST WEDNESDAY, NOV 5 ONLINE CHAT
NEWS -- Planeta's global conference -- Environmental Impact of
Transportation -- winds down with a real-time chat Wednesday, November 5th,
1500 GMT courtesy of the ECOCLUB website http://www.ecoclub.com.
Dear Members of Green-Travel
Responding to Marcus' call for a December discussion about Peace through
tourism in 2004 -- what a great topic for an online discussion! This week I
will add the announcement to Planeta's headlines and I'll forward the news
to our circle of contacts.
A few questions
UPDATED YUCATAN GUIDE
http://www.planeta.com/yucatan.html
Last week Planeta participated in the Second Annual Yucatan Bird Festival
EL TOH http://www.yucatanbirds.org.mx. On a personal note, I moderated a
roundtable discussion on ethical reporting and promotion and presented
conclusions from our
http://www.ricksteves.com
Forwarding excerpts (with permission from the author) of Innocents Abroad:
How Travel Made this Young Republican a Liberal by Rick Steves.
The complete essay is online
http://www.ricksteves.com/news/0311/innocents.htm
As a kid my image of travel was clear.
Greetings!
We are asking a lot of tourism these days -- to alleviate poverty, to
conserve biodiversity, to work toward world peace ... and let's not forget,
to provide travelers with a good time. Travelers know -- if it's not fun,
it's not worth doing.
While I respect the value of boycotts, I
Greetings, all
Who would be interested in promoting tourism to pro-peace communities and
nations?
Item. Costa Rica dumped its army in 1948, becoming a heralded island of
peace in Central America. Because of its stand, Costa Rica attracted
Quacker settlers (read tourists who stayed) who created
I'm sure it's taking a lot to
keep up with the reading. So, let me add one more essay!
Many Roads to Peace - Harrison Owen
http://www.planeta.com/planeta/03/0301peacemaking.html
Here's a brief excerpt:
Every moment of the day provides an opportunity to create the conditions for
Peace
to
present a summary of his findings at events in 2004.
I wanted to share three items.
1) In 2004 the Planeta website will drop our Yahoo Group discussion groups
in the development of a new global forum focusing on ecotourism and
responsible travel. Check out the new guidelines and index
Greetings, all.
I'd like to wish everyone a fantastic 2004. And I'd like to share Planeta's
Events Calendar. I hope that many of our conferences -- online and off --
will appeal to the Green-travel readership.
- Ron
2004 Events Calendar
http://www.planeta.com/events.html
The Planeta website
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/mexico/oaxaca/feriarural2004.html
MEXICO -- Planeta is pleased to announce the 2004 Rural Tourism Fair takes
place January 31st in Oaxaca City. The event -- a small festival among
friends -- celebrates cultural and environmental diversity
://www.imacmexico.org/ev_es.php?ID=9666_201ID2=DO_TOPIC
SATURDAY/JANUARY 31 -- Planeta cohosts the Rural Tourism Fair in Oaxaca
City. We're expecting at least 200 people. It's a small festival among
friends.
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/mexico/oaxaca/feriarural2004.html
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY/FEBRUARY 5
Planeta.com announces the dates of our 14th online event -- the Urban
Ecotourism Conference: September 20-30, 2004
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/urban.html
The 2004 Urban Ecotourism Conference will review how cities conserve the
environment -- from creating parks to educating young and
Greetings -
Does anyone know the status of GAP Adventures? I'm not receiving any
responses to emails and their website -- http://www.GAPadventures.com --
does not appear to be active.
Ron Mader
.
http://www.planeta.com/planeta/04/0403macaws.html
For permission to reprint the article, please contact the author directly
---
Costa Rica
http://www.planeta.com/costarica.html
---
PLANETA BULLETIN
To celebrate the 2004 World Environment Day, the Planeta website will
present the fourth annual COLIBRI ECOTOURISM AWARD on June 5, 2004 to a
leader in Mexican ecotourism.
ABOUT WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY -- The United Nations General Assembly
established the first World Environment
Earthday Wishlist
Greetings from Mexico. As the world prepares to celebrate Earth Day 2004,
Planeta is polishing our wish list -- solutions that can help prepare the
ground for successful conservation and ecotourism.
Items on the wish list include:
Evaluation of Conservation Programs
Improved
Sustainable Tourism Internet Workshop
Taller de Internet para el turismo sustentable
Mexico Conservation Learning Network (IMAC) and Planeta.com invite
webmasters of nature and tourism websites and professionals to take part in
a half-day workshop, Friday, June 25th in Mexico City.
IMAC y
://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/tourism_cspot.html
MAKING CONTACT -- Please use the online form
http://www.planeta.com/contact/index.html
** WHAT'S NEXT? **
In September 2004, Planeta hosts the Urban Ecotourism Conference. Join us!
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/urban.html
Kudos to Bill Hinchberger for the terrific article Goiás Velho:
Sustainability through Tourism
http://www.brazilmax.com/news1.cfm/tborigem/pl_pantanal/id/6
We're adding it to the Urban Ecotourism Conference list of recommended
reading
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/urbanspot.html
It's
http://www.planeta.com/worldtravel.html
For Immediate Release
Planeta's World Travel Directory http://www.planeta.com/worldtravel.html
provides direct access to eco-friendly and people-friendly travel around the
globe. We charge an annual fee for listings. Operators are listed by
continent,
Anyone else getting spam from the Chicago Travel Show?
Travel Show Chicago 2005 | c/o MSE Management | 50 Holly Hill Lane |
Greenwich | CT | 06830
Ron
ANNOUNCEMENT -- Registration is open for the online Urban Ecotourism
Conference (September 20-30, 2004)
Details
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/urban.html
ABOUT THIS EVENT
More than a buzzword, ecotourism delivers on its promise of benefiting the
local population and assisting
Posting a timely announcement from the Inter-American Development Bank
on the Sustainable Tourism Bank Watch
http://forum.planeta.com/viewforum.php?f=16
³Orienting Tourism Development to Achieve Sustainability Outcomes
in Latin America and the Caribbean² - September 21, 2004
REFERENCE
The Urban Ecotourism Conference opens online next Monday (September 20th).
Green-travel readers are cordially invited to participate. If you care to
take part, registration is online ...
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/urban.html#Reg
... and if you prefer to read without posting, the forum
We are winding down the Urban Ecotourism Conference with a real-time chat
today (!) at 1500 UTC via the ECOCLUB website
The chat will focus on the lessons learned and where to take the discussion
in 2005.
Details:
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/urban.html
New link online Understanding Certification
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/certification.html
Assessing the Certification for Sustainable Tourism (CST) Program in Costa
Rica
Prepared by: Tina Newton, MS, Guest Lecturer, Summer 2004, School for Field
Studies, Center for Sustainable
innovation and research to develop new solutions
ABOUT PLANETA
Planeta.com is an award-winning website that presents articles and
discussion about the environment and travel. We strive to be reader- and
author-friendly. Professionals will find a number of helpful resources,
including our Exploring
of a special offer -- pay for a
1-year subscription (6 issues) and you get 2 additional free issues. You
need to enter the Promotion Code PLANETA
Subscription Info
https://secure.highspeedweb.net/~transa/forms/ordernew.html
Ron Mader
Planeta.com
http://www.planeta.com
Sustainable Tourism Bank Watch
November 5, 2004
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/bankwatch.html
Global Donor Community Makes Sustainable Tourism a New Priority
http://www.planeta.com/planeta/04/0411donors.html
The first World Tourism Organization Tourism Policy Forum was held
2005 Events Calendar
http://www.planeta.com/events.html
The following is Planeta.com's preliminary index of forums and conferences
for 2005. We will also follow up on the work begun in previous events
(including 'Financing Sustainable Tourism' and 'Media, Environment and
Tourism').
Your
Eco travelers are usually great readers. And during travel prep, a good book
becomes a good friend. Planeta.com presents our top collection of books and
new titles:
Top Shelf
http://www.planeta.com/topshelf.html
New Titles
http://www.planeta.com/newtitles.html
TIP -- We also maintain the
auction. Every
bid is a show of support for Planeta!
Guidelines and details about individual items are found online:
http://www.planeta.com/auction.html
Planeta Headlines
http://www.planeta.com
Crossing the Atlantic: Ecotourism in South Africa and Mexico - Gerhard
Buttner
South Africa and Mexico might seem worlds apart, yet there are many
similarities, opportunities and challenges. Local ecotourism projects have
much to learn from similar
Urban Ecotourism - Barbara Kastelein/Business Mexico
Urban ecotourism must bring tourism revenue to cities at the same time as it
makes urban spaces more livable, while ensuring protection of the natural
resources and ecosystems that sustain us.
Earthquake/Tsunami News
http://forum.planeta.com/viewtopic.php?t=369
For those following the news of the massive 9.0-magnitude earthquake and
20-foot tidal waves that struck southern Asia, we present a few select
forums and websites. With 60,000+ estimated dead and the threat of that
number
and updated on the Planeta index.
TIP -- To consult the Planeta reference index of websites and forums
specifically about the disaster
http://forum.planeta.com/viewtopic.php?t=369
Ron Mader
Planeta.com
---
2005 Events Calendar
http://www.planeta.com/events.html
http://forum.planeta.com
Greetings
I am updating links about Nepal for the Planeta website's Asia guide. Does
anyone know what happened to the following sites?
Nepal Tourism Board
http://www.welcomenepal.com
Sustainable Tourism Network of Nepal
http://www.stn.info.com.np
Please post observations in the green-travel
[Please PRINT or forward]
2005 Events Calendar
http://www.planeta.com/events.html
MAKING CONTACT -- Do not respond to the editor @ planeta email address.
Instead, please make contact online
http://www.planeta.com/contact/index.html
- Ron Mader/Planeta.com
RURAL TOURISM CONFERENCE -- Next
to the Planeta Forum.
The application will be available April 1st.
ABOUT PLANETA -- Planeta.com is an award-winning website that presents
articles and discussion about the environment and travel. We strive to be
reader- and author-friendly. Professionals will find a number of helpful
resources
ANNOUNCEMENT
WEB SEMINAR -- Planeta.com offers a week-long seminar focusing on improving
participant use of our website and general communication strategies
http://www.planeta.com/seminars/mtw.html
This seminar is generally taught online. In addition we are seeing whether
there is interest in a
Greetings
I am trying to get in contact with Patricio Tamariz in Ecuador. Emails are
not getting through and I am having no luck accessing the Bahia Dolphin
website.
REQUEST -- Please do not respond to the [EMAIL PROTECTED] email. Instead,
contact me online
A quick note about ecotourism in Ecuador and Latin America
When it is difficult to stay in contact with those promoting ecotourism,
many people ask ... 'why bother?'
Government contacts have not proven reliable. Ngos have not been better.
The past year I have had zero communication with the
Sustainable Tourism Bank Watch Report - April 2005
http://www.planeta.com/planeta/05/0504bankwatch.html
The April 2005 report includes excerpts and links to the following reports,
books and online resources:
- A Challenge for Conservationists
- Certification Update
- Ecolodges
- Tourism
about tourism and environmental conservation. Ron Mader
was also the host for the online Sustainable Development of Ecotourism web
conference which preceded the 2002 Ecotourism Summit. Planeta is a two-time
winner of the Lente de Plata award.
http://www.planeta.com
ITESO is the Jesuit University
NEW on Planeta.com
http://www.planeta.com
Oaxaca City's Zócalo
OAXACA CITY, MEXICO -- The town square (Zócalo) is undergoing a renovation,
much to the surprise of locals, frustrated at the lack of prior consultation
or warning. One of the giant Indian Laurel trees tumbled and was about to be
PLANETA.COM CELEBRATES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
As part of the global celebration of the 2005 World Environment Day,
Planeta.com presents the fifth annual Colibri Ecotourism Achievement Award.
First presented in 2001, the Colibri is presented to a leading catalyst
working toward ecotourism in
What does the ecotourist do in the city?
World Environment Day is Sunday, June 5th. Planeta.com will be in Mexico
City over the weekend and presenting our annual Colibri Ecotourism Award
http://www.planeta.com/colibri.html
For those interested in learning more about World Environment Day which
Sustainable Tourism Bank Watch
http://forum.planeta.com/viewtopic.php?p=336
Currently circulating in the backchannel (private email) are announcements
and criticisms of the Inter-American Developmental Bank's Ethnotourism
Project Mesoamerica.
I have heard from the consultant in charge (Chip
REFERENCES
Australia Guide
http://www.planeta.com/australia.html
Australia Forum
http://forum.planeta.com/viewtopic.php?t=5
UPCOMING EVENT
Fourth International Symposium/Workshop on Frugivores and Seed Dispersal,
Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia, July 9-16
Attached is the index for the July/August issue of Transitions Abroad
magazine. A reminder -- I am editing the Nov/Dec collection of ecotourism
resources for travelers. If you care to take part in the online survey
focusing on global ecotourism, please click 'reader survey' online
Planeta.com's
The following are Planeta.com indices on ecotourism. If copied and pasted
all the text, the list would be longer and more accurate than what Marcus
compiled.
The important question goes beyond cataloging -- 'what do we do with this
information?' Planeta indices are recycled in the annual
(in
particular ecotourism). Those operating in protecting areas are asked for
specific recommendations on conserving cultural and natural resources.
The survey is open through the end of June 2006.
Details
http://www.planeta.com/planeta/06/0605marketing.html
* To buy Marcus L. Endicott's new book
.
If you have specific contacts working as guides or in-bound or out-bound
operators, feel free to share the URL
http://www.planeta.com/planeta/06/0605marketing.html
I'll be announcing the preliminary results this week at the international
environment meeting in Mexico.
Ron
--- In green-travel
REFERENCE
Sustainable Tourism Bank Watch
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/bankwatch.html
http://forum.planeta.com/viewforum.php?f=16
Sustainable Tourism Bank Watch brings together multiple stakeholders --
including donors, communities, operators and media -- in a review of
current
New on Planeta.com
http://www.planeta.com
COLIBRI AWARD -- As part of the global celebration of World Environment Day,
Planeta.com today names Steve Bridger as the sixth annual Colibri Ecotourism
Achievement Award recipient. First presented in 2001, the Colibri Award is
presented to a leading
by Gerhard Buttner and Ron Mader with assistance
from colleagues.
The survey is online
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=585242178073
Details
http://www.planeta.com/planeta/06/0607community.html
* To buy Marcus L. Endicott's new book: Vagabond Globetrotting 3: The
Electronic Traveler
.
The survey is online
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=585242178073
Details
http://www.planeta.com/planeta/06/0607community.html
Administrative note -- We now have 20+ responses with qualitative and
quantitative data. Presentation of initial results will take place in August
and a summary
.
Details/Poster
http://www.flickr.com/photos/planeta/193991622
REFERENCES
Events - Planeta.com
http://www.planeta.com/events.html
Exploring Jalisco
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/mexico/jalisco/jalisco.html
http://forum.planeta.com/viewtopic.php?t=381
Rural Tourism
http://www.planeta.com
Travel globally, spend locally - Jeffrey MacDonald/Christian Science Monitor
How do you take an ethical vacation? New tour operators, guidebooks, and
organizations offer a widening and perhaps confusing array of choices.
Travelers with soft spots for low-impact lodging or mom-and-pop
,
people-friendly and communication-friendly.
Ron Mader
Planeta.com
Refs
http://www.planeta.com/planeta/06/0606communication.html
http://www.planeta.com/planeta/06/0606communication2.html
Related essays
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/wishlist.html
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour
Bill, thanks for sharing the news. The World Tourism Forum is not well
publicized, at least outside of Brazil.
Will the presentations be posted online or will there be real-time chat
during the event?
Ron
Updating
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/green-travel/message/3645
Travelers Respond to Community Tourism Guide Survey
http://www.planeta.com/planeta/06/0612community.html
Planeta.com -- Results have been released from the 2006 Survey on Community
Tourism Guides.
This survey was prepared
Excellent chat today. Thanks, Bill. Very informative
A follow-up chat is scheduled next Friday (Dec 8), same time. Those
interested should contact Bill Hinchberger
New on Planeta.com
December 2006
http://www.planeta.com
Planeta.com is conducting the Brazil Travel Survey. The survey is aimed at a
broad audience, including Brazilians and visitors. The aim is to assess what
travelers want from a trip.
http://tinyurl.com/u3ach
REFERENCE
Brazil Guide
NEW PHOTO GROUP - Rural Tourism! Planeta.com hosts a new flickr group
focusing on tourism in rural areas around the world. Show us public places
you've visited. Bonus points for photos that have a caption.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Best practices, biking, birding, food, guides,
plants, signage,
ANNOUNCEMENT
SPACES SPEAK - We experience places not only by seeing but also by
listening. Experiencing 'aural architecture' is the focus of Spaces Speak,
are you listening? (MIT Press, 2006)
http://tinyurl.com/yytrqx
Join author Barry Blesser in an online QA that takes place online the
Planeta
workshop will help you become more communication-savvy
in attaining professional goals, whether that is improving your own website
or learning how to share news from a group in a public forum. Participants
will receive tips on making effective use of the Planeta website,
specifically how to find
Greetings, all
Planeta.com is updating our Australia Guide
--http://www.planeta.com/australia.html
Among the updates include links to favorite Flickr sites --
http://www.planeta.com/australia.html#flickr -- including Australia Natural,
Rainbow Region, NSW Ocean Baths and What are the most
fields and and coffee
fincas
Details
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/mexico/oaxaca/feriarural2007.html
Photos from previous fairs
http://www.flickr.com/photos/planeta/sets/72057594055645680
Greetings, all
Very interesting to read the responses to the QA with Marcus. I have not
even promoted it (yet!) in the Planeta Update. Many thanks again to our
esteemed leader of green-travel for being such a fine host on the East Coast
of Australia.
I am busily updating the Australia section
New on Planeta.com
Tourism Marketing Seminar
http://www.planeta.com/seminars/market.html
Planeta.com's Tourism Marketing Seminar reviews lessons learned about
effective and ethical marketing of responsible travel and ecotourism.
Conducted by Planeta.com founder Ron Mader, this seminar is taught
Kudos to Aboriginal Tourism Australia for publishing Incredible Journeys:
Across Indigenous Australia, a 32-page brochure which details members of
Aboriginal Tourism Australia and highlights Indigenous cultural tourism
experiences available across Australia. Published in February 2007 and
Recommended Listening
Tricia Barnett Interview - World Vision
If you want to help the poor in places like Cancun, Tricia Barnett of the
organization Tourism Concern suggests an ethical vacation. Host Peggy
Wehmeyer talks with Barnett about how to plan a vacation that ensures the
money you spend
Announcement
New Ecotourism Award to Spotlight Government Portals
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/awardspotlight.html
Government websites that spotlight ecotourism and sustainable travel are
eligible to win Planeta.com's 2007 Ecotourism Spotlight Award. Nominations
are accepted online
New on Planeta.com
http://www.planeta.com
An essay on the nearly 25th anniversary of Nimbin's Aquarius Festival by
Bill Dalton whose mimeographed notes about Indonesia would grow into Moon
Publications - now Avalon Travel Publishing.
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/australia/nimbinaquarius.html
COPPER CANYON, MEXICO
To provide financial assistance for Planeta.com, Canyon Travel is donating a
7-night trip for two people to Mexico's Copper Canyon. The online auction
that runs from April 10-28, 2007.
Retail value of this trip for two persons is (US) $3,318 during high season.
This trip
Passing along news of an upcoming conference:
ECOTOURISMNZ CONFERENCE - Tai Poutini Polytechnic, on the West Coast of New
Zealand, is hosting the Ecotourism NZ conference in Greymouth from 1 to 3
August 2007. Share and explore ideas about ecotourism, debate the issues
affecting it and learn how
IYE+5: Planeta.com Launches Survey to Assess International Year of
Ecotourism
Planeta.com is conducting a survey - http://tinyurl.com/229wxv - to assess
the development of ecotourism in the five years since the 2002 International
Year of Ecotourism.
A summary will be published on the 5th
Michael McColl sent me a private email and posted an interesting query on
the green-travel list:
I am looking for information comparing countries to each other, based on
their commitment to ecotourism at a national level. (NOT destination by
destination, nor city by city, but country by
It has come to our attention that Jennifer Morfín is leaving IMAC, the
Mexico Conservation Learning Network.
2007 is the fifth anniversary of the International Year of Ecotourism and it
is a good time to review how well countries are working toward ecotourism.
IMAC has played a vital role around
Francisco Verástegui Wins 2007 Colibri Ecotourism Award
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/mexico/red/0706award.html
OAXACA DE JUAREZ, MEXICO (JUNE 5, 2007) -- As part of the global celebration
of World Environment Day, Planeta.com presents the seventh annual Colibri
Ecotourism Award to Francisco
Recommended viewing
Overlander
http://www.overlander.tv
Byron Bay, Australia - It seems every backpacker must make the pilgrimage to
Byron Bay. Once the centre for peace, love and alternative lifestyles, now
home of a growing number of baby boomer 'seachangers' from capital cities
down south.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Ecotourism Spotlight Award Highlights Government Portals
Government websites that spotlight ecotourism, responsible and sustainable
travel are eligible to win the 2007 Ecotourism Spotlight Award. Voting takes
place from July 15-September 15. Winners will be announced on World
.
Article
http://www.planeta.com/planeta/07/0708climate.html
Related
Tourism and Climate Change
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/tour/climatechange.html
* ³Futures² thinking
Next steps
* Posting of presentations on www.ecotourismnz.com
* Report on conference outcomes
* Discussion board to be introduced on www.ecotourismnz.com to follow up
on issues raised at the conference
* Next conference August 2008
PLANETA REFERENCES
Melting away - Dave Hansford/The Listener
http://www.listener.co.nz/issue/3512/features/9498/melting_away.html
There¹s turbulence ahead for the New Zealand tourism industry as
eco-conscious visitors start counting their air miles and our carbon
emissions.
City parks
Recycling
Environmental education
Signage
Guides
Wildlife
Interpretation
Pictures will be incorporated onto pages on Planeta.com, the global journal
of practical ecotourism. We'll feature the photos during the September 2007
Ecotourism Challenges dialogue.
http://www.planeta.com/planeta/07
Re-Imagining North American Ecotourism
YOU ARE INVITED TO A NEW GROUP - Re-Imagining North American Ecotourism
http://www.flickr.com/groups/northamericanecotourism
This group features pictures of environmental conservation, outdoor
recreation and ecotourism in North America.
We'd like to see
/planeta/07/0709spotlightaward.html
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