The objective of the dialogue
is to highlight ecotourism as a means of greening the tourism industry.
We welcome first-hand accounts from New Zealand and Australia.
A summary of the dialogue will be published on Planeta.com and
circulated at upcoming conferences.
Among the topics to be discussed:
Clarification on what constitutes ecotourism
Tourism campaigns and promotion
The role of councils and local communities in tourism planning
Responding to carbon emissions concerns and long-haul travel
Concessions and land management
Indigenous people and tourism
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Active participation is limited to professionals working in the
field and requires registration on the Planeta
Forum.
If you do not have this professional background, please refrain
from posting. That said, you are encouraged to listen.
YOUR TURN
Call for papers! Planeta.com is seeking original essays
and recommended links to Oceania resources on the Web. If you care
to contribute an article or suggest a link, consult our writers'
guidelines.
Spread the word! Webmasters, please add a link from
your site.
REGIONAL COLLABORATION QUESTIONS
How is ecotourism defined in New Zealand and Australia and who
are the key players?
What is the common ground shared by both countries?
What do stakeholders (including operators, visitors, locals, government
officials and academics) want from ecotourism in terms of conserving
the environment, working with communities and creating jobs?
How do Australian and New Zealand operators best integrate sustainable
practice into their businesses?
What are recommended information sources regarding ecotourism and
sustainability?
How is ecotourism best developed for long-haul travellers who wish
to visit both countries with a seamless transition?
What benefits do ecotourism operators receive from marketing themselves
collectively as the Oceania region instead of solely as part of
their own country?
What is the relationship between Ecotourism Australia and Ecotourism
NZ?
How are indigenous and Aboriginal stakeholders integrated in the
design and promotion of ecotourism?
How are local and regional councils working to develop and promote
ecotourism?
Can 'commerce be culturized' instead of 'culture commercialized'?
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