Conference 2007
  • Environmental and Sustainable Tourism
  • Cultural Tourism
  • Interpretation
  • Concessions
  • Standards and Benchmarking
  • Operator Issues

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1-3 August, Shantytown, Greymouth

Tai Poutini Polytechnic, on the West Coast of the Southern Alps, is hosting the Ecotourism NZ conference in Greymouth from 1 to 3 August 2007.

CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the conference are to:

1. Examine the growing interest in ecotourism in New Zealand and understand some of the issues facing the industry
2. Provide an environment for debate and discussion amongst operators and industry participants
3. Review global trends and the impact these will have on ecotourism in New Zealand
4. Develop strategies to grow and develop the ecotourism sector to deliver the 100% Pure promise

Hear from award winning tourism operators about what strategies are working in their businesses and how they meet the expectations of their customers. 

The conference will be important for ecotourism operators, ecotourism supporting agencies, academics and students, and planners and policy developers from central and local government.

Click here for the 
Ecotourism NZ 2007 Conference Timetable

CONFERENCE TOPICS
Topics Include:

Environmental and Sustainable Tourism

  • How do we manage the carbon emissions debate?
  • How does Tourism New Zealand see environmental sustainability fitting into the future of New Zealand tourism?
  • What are the environmental expectations of visitors to New Zealand and how do we meet them?

Cultural Tourism

  • What is the extent and potential of Maori ecotourism in New Zealand
  • What kind of cultural experience are visitors looking for?

Interpretation

  • Hear from award winning operators about how they connect with their customers

Concessions

  • Hear the Department of Conservation talk though the concessions strategy, and learn from operators how they manage their concessions.

Standards and Benchmarking

  • Qualmark will review their progress on ecotourism standards in New Zealand. Find out how important standards are in the visitor decision making process.

Operator Issues
Choose from a number of topics to help you in your business

  • Online marketing and how to make the web work for your business
  • Compliance requirements and tips for making it easier to manage your business
  • Training and education, what are options for improving performance of your staff
  • Business strategy and vision, find out why it is important to have a reguarly updated business strategy

Workshops
Workshops will be held after each of the key topic sessions to discuss and debate the issues facing the industry. Key industry participants in conservation, environmental management and tourism will facilitate workshop sessions.

Case Studies
Case studies from ecotourism operators are an important element of the conference. You will hear from operators including:

  • Dive Tutukaka
  • Abel Tasman Wilson's Experience
  • Ulva's Guided Walks
  • Haast River Safari
  • Wakatu Incorporation
  • Catlins Wildlife Trackers Ecotours
  • Hiking New Zealand
  • White Heron Sanctury Tours
  • Ngai Tahu Rock Art Trust 

More Information:

Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Private Bag 607
Greymouth, New Zealand
Freephone: 0800 800 411
Ecotourism NZ Conference, 1st-3rd August 2007, Conference Outcomes