2015 Global Eco Asia - Pacific Tourism Conference 17 - 19 November 2015,
Rottnest Island, Western Australia
Theme: Ecotourism - Navigating for Success
Global, Regional and National Perspectives
Presentation on Asian Ecotourism Network and Updates on
Malaysian Ecotourism Masterplan By
Albert Teo Deputy Chairman
Asian Ecotourism Network AEN
Launched on June 2, 2015
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Where are we based?
Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Public Organisation)
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TIPCO Tower
118/1 Tipco Tower, 30th Floor, Rama VI Rd., Phayathai, Bangkok, 10400 Thailand
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• Satellite Offices are being set up
• For better outreach
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ASIAN ECOTOURISM NETWORK (AEN)
-SUSTAINABILITY AND MARKETING ADVANTAGES-
The latest developments in Asia
Asian Ecotourism Network
Founding Chair: Masaru Takayama
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Asian Ecotourism Network (AEN)
Key Objectives: • Connect AEN ecotourism stakeholders for knowledge transfer, and marketing
and business opportunities (B2B and B2C).
• Create new networking opportunities for AEN ecotourism stakeholders.
• Provide AEN ecotourism stakeholders with modern eLearning tools, training opportunities, and market data.
• Influence policy makers and emphasize the importance of embracing the international branding and standard.
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AEN Structure
Executive Board (Committee)
Board Members
Strategic Planning Administration Education and
Training Marketing and Membership
Observers
Members and Sponsors from Tourism and Non-Tourism Sectors
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ADMIN COM CHAIR
AEN EXECUTIVE BOARD
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AEN BOARD
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AEN BOARD
22 MEMBERS 17 COUNTRIES
more to come…
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Partner Organisations for Joint Projects
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AEN Website: http://www.asianecotourism.org
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AEN Promotes Both Ecotourism & Sustainable Tourism
Sun & Beach
Urban Tourism
Sustainable Tourism
Nature-based Tourism Ecotourism
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AEN Project 01: Profiling the State of Ecotourism in Asia
• No one has the data
• How many of us in Asia?
• How do they practice?
• Gain market access
• Share knowledge and wisdom
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AEN Project 02: Setting Global Ecotourism Standard for Asia
• Partner with GSTC
• Global initiative
• Standard for Asia by Asians
• Chance to benchmark
• No need to reinvent the wheel
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AEN Project 03: Create B2B Marketing Opportunities
• Join booth at ITBs
• Newsletters and social media
• AEN conference in Asia
• Annual Report distributed to member facilities and offices
• Working with awards – WTTC, NAT GEO, WILD ASIA, etc.
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Request to Join AEN Facebook Group
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Asian Ecotourism Network Contact
MASARU TAKAYAMA:
AEN Secretariat: [email protected]
or Website Contact Form/Facebook
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Malaysia Ecotourism Plan Review of Plan 2005-2015
Revised Masterplan 2015-2025
Developing national ecotourism clusters
Policies to attract more investment.
Protocol for concessions.
National ecotourism awards.
Advanced training for guides.
Training for managers in Protected Areas.
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Malaysia Ecotourism Plan
Proposed 7 ecotourism clusters (conceptual) in Sabah.
Proposed 2 detailed clusters – Kota Kinabalu- Klias (west coast), Sabah-Kinabatangan region (east coast).
Identify keystone attractions, supporting products, market segments, tourist flows, networks, product development, marketing, initiatives, recommendations.
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