Based at Tai Poutini Polytechnic, Ecotourism NZ is the country’s foremost centre both for ecotourism education and industry-based training, and supporting ecotourism operators. Ideally-placed on the West Coast of the Southern Alps, Ecotourism NZ offers a range of services to support the growing ecotourism sector of national and international tourism.
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Ecotourism works alongside communities to promote sustainable tourism. Key factors are nature based attractions and interpretation of our natural and cultural environment.
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Have your say about ecotourism in New Zealand and issues such as:
1. Consider certification requirements for ecotourism operators
2. Develop strategies for working with the Department of Conservation
3. Present business skills to grow and develop your ecotourism business
4. Create an atmosphere of collaboration and communication
Download the Ecotourism NZ Conference 08 outcomes.
The following is a record of students comments while in their work placements. They have studied the Certificate in Ecotourism at Tai Poutini Polytechnic in 2007 and are reflecting on the reality of the workplace they are in an how...
