PLANETA SEMINARS

NGOs in Tourism and Conservation Seminar

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This seminar reviews lessons learned in the past decade from organizations around the world. It examines the dialogue from our online conference.

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Conducted by Planeta.com founder Ron Mader, this seminar is taught on demand. Options include in person and online instruction (webinar format). Group rates are available.

DEFINE YOUR OBJECTIVE -- What would you like to learn? Specific objectives and outcomes of the seminar need to be defined in advance.

DIALOGUE -- We conduct private discussion via email, MSN Messenger and Skype. Research is conducted online Planeta and other websites. Public announcements are posted online the Planeta Forum.

COST/DATES -- The seminar can be organized online as a one-week overview or as a longer in-depth review. In person, the training can be conducted in one or two days. As the structure of the seminar may vary, the fee will need to be negotiated depending on time and number of participants. The basic cost is $100 (US) per person for small groups. Payment needs to be received two weeks before the seminar begins.

REGISTRATION -- Please fill out the registration form.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS SEMINAR?

Consultants - Donors - Educators - Environmentalists - Government officials - Journalists/Editors - Publishers - Tourism Operators

Academics who would like to incorporate the seminar into semester-long courses are asked to contact us first via email.

PREPARING FOR AN ONLINE SEMINAR

READ -- For those not familiar with online education, please read the essay on Conferences in the Virtual and Natural Worlds and review how we have conducted previous events.

READ SOME MORE! -- Consult the NGO index

FAMILIARIZE -- Check out the methodology of Open Space Technology (OST).

REGISTER -- Register on the Planeta Forum.

YOUR TURN -- Consult our writers' guidelines.

PLAN AHEAD -- If you wish to organize a public talk or panel discussion, contact us.

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WEB SEMINAR

Our most popular seminar is conducted over one week (Monday to Friday) and helps you make effective use of the Planeta website and improving communication strategies -- on and off the Web.

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ABOUT PLANETA

Planeta.com is an award-winning website that presents articles and discussion about the environment and travel. The site debuted in 1994. Travelers will find tips on choosing eco-friendly, people-friendly and place-friendly trips. Professionals will find a number of helpful resources, including the Exploring Ecotourism Resource Guide. If you have questions about our site, contact us.