Ecotourism NZ Conference 2008
Operator online research resultsAn online questionnaire asked operators what they were most interested in hearing about at the Ecotourism NZ conference. |
Conference workshopsConference workshops will deliver practical, hands-on training in the following areas:
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12 - 14 August 2008, West Coast, South Island
Carbon neutrality? Standardisation? Market positioning? There are many questions facing New Zealand’s ecotourism industry, but who’s got the answers?
This year’s Ecotourism NZ Conference aims to consolidate the main issues facing ecotourism in New Zealand while also being a catalyst for change.
If you care about ecotourism and protecting our heritage and environment, you need to attend this conference.
Hosted once again by Ecotourism NZ, a branch of Tai Poutini Polytechnic, the conference will be held at Greymouth’s historic Shantytown event’s centre.
It includes business development workshops from industry leaders, case studies of successful ecotourism businesses and day trips to West Coast attractions.
The event will be of particular interest to ecotourism operators and supporting agencies, academics, students, planners and policy developers from central and local government.
Be inspired and learn from others working in this sector. Hear how you can raise the standard of your business while also adding value. Have your say and make a difference.
Conference Objectives
1. Consider certification requirements for ecotourism operators in New Zealand
2. Develop strategies for working with the Department of Conservation on issues that impact the future of ecotourism in New Zealand
3. Present ecotourism operators with business skills to grow and develop their business
4. Create an atmosphere of collaboration and communication between ecotourism operators and industry participants
