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Linking Culture, Nature andCommunity Through Ecotourism

International Conference: 3 - 4 May, 2010Mega Hotel, Miri Sarawak

Jointly Organised by: In collaboration with:

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International Conference

Linking Culture, Nature, andCommunity Through Ecotourism

Ecotourism is often viewed as an 'alternative' form of tourism ascompared to mass tourism. According to the Quebec Declaration onEcotourism, it embraces the principles of sustainable tourism butdistinguishes itself from the wider concept of sustainable tourism throughthe following principles:

Contributes actively to the conservation of natural andcultural heritage;Includes local and indigenous communities in its planning ,development and operation contributing to their wellbeing;Interprets the natural and cultural heritage of the

destination to the visitor; andLends itself better to independent travellers, as well asorganises tours for small sized groups.

As ecotourism is introduced and embraced by most government in thirdworld and developing countries, there is a need to revisit and review itsbasic fundamentals and concept. Predominantly, a western idea, much ofthe positive and optimistic rhetoric of ecotourism should be examined inlight of the realities of these countries in which ecotourism are takingplace.

At the end of this programme, participants will be able to understand the:

a. Philosophy and concepts of ecotourism as applied indeveloping countries with reference to culture, nature andcommunity;

b. The nature and complexities of tourism and ecotourismdevelopment;

c. Impacts inherent to tourism and ecotourism development inthe context of culture, nature and community;

d. Significance of planning and monitoring in ecotourismdevelopment.

Programme Overview

Conference Objectives

At the end of this programme, participants will be able to understand the:

a. Plan for the development of ecotourism within the realm of adeveloping country;

b. Formulate, implement and monitor policies and strategiesthat will facilitate, enhance ecotourism while mitigating /rectifying any probable impacts;

c. Design and develop a mechanism for public-private sectorcollaboration/Stewardship in ecotourism planning anddevelopment;

d. Advocate best practices in ecotourism development; ande. Engage in a more inclusive public participation in all spheres

of ecotourism planning and development.

Learning Outcomes

Who should attend?At the end of this programme, participants will be able to understand the:

a. Policy Makers/ Decision Makers/ Heads of department/ Managers of private, public and non governmentorganization involved in tourism planning and development.

b. Tourism Industry Practitionersc. Members of the public and private advocacy groupd. Community Leaders

Private tours to Mulu and Miri Reefs can be arranged uponprior request.

Should any participants be interested to visit our local touristattraction places, CCS will assist in making the necessaryarrangement with the tour operator.

Private tours

Conference costRM1000 (USD300) without accommodationRM3500 (USD1000) with accommodation for 4 nights RM400 for students 

'Early Bird' - 20% discount for registration on or before 15 March 2010

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Programme Outl ine

0800 hours

DAY 1

Registration

LINKING CULTURE, NATURE AND COMMUNITYTHROUGH ECOTOURISM - ISSUES & TRENDS

0900 hours Official Opening and Address byYB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr. George Chan Hong Nam,Deputy Chief Minister (1), Minister of Tourism and Heritageand Industrial Development, Sarawak, Malaysia

Keynote Speeches:

“ECOTOURISM MASTER PLAN FOR SUSTAINABLETOURISM GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT”YB Datuk Dr. James Dawot Mamit,Deputy Minister of Tourism, Malaysia

“ECOTOURISM A VEHICLE FOR PRESERVING,CULTURE, NATURE & COMMUNITYPARTICIPATION FOR SUSTAINABLEDEVELOPMENT” by PPIMMr. Muneer A. RasheedInternational ConsultantMuslim Consumers Association of Malaysia (PPIM)

1030 -1100 hours Tea Break/Press Conference

1100 - 1230 hours SESSION ONE

“LINKING CULTURE, NATURE ANDCOMMUNITY IN ECOTOURISMDEVELOPMENT: POTENTIALS ANDPITFALLS” Professor Jack Carlsen,

The Curtin Sustainable Tourism Centre

“THE POLITICS OF ECOTOURISM:OVERCOMING THE VARIOUS INSTITUTIONALDIFFERING MANDATES ” by REZA AZMI,FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFWILD ASIA

“THE ROLE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR INPROMOTING SUSTAINABLE ECOTOURISMDEVELOPMENT” by ANTHONY WONG, GROUPMANAGING DIRECTOR,ASIAN OVERLAND SERVICES,MALAYSIA

Q&A Session

Moderator: (TBA)

1230 - 1400 hours Networking Lunch

1400 - 1600 hours SESSION TWO

“THE SEARCH FOR THE TRUE ECOTOURIST”Associate Professor Dr. Badaruddin Mohamed,Universiti Sains Malaysia.

“QUALITY CONTROL: A FRAMEWORK FORASSESSING THEETHICS OF ECOTOURISM” by Miss Ann Chen Ng,Eubious Ethics Institute Philipines

“ECOTOURISM IN PERIPHERAL AREAS:DEVELOPMENT OR DISASTER”

by Associate Professor Dr. Kalsom Kayat,Universiti Utara Malaysia

Q&A Session

Moderator: (TBA)

2000 - 2200 hours Welcome Dinner hosted byMinistry of Tourism Sarawak (TBA)

DAY 2 LINKING CULTURE, NATURE AND COMMUNITYTHROUGH ECOTOURISM -IMPACT & OPPORTUNITIES

0830 - 1030 hours SESSION THREE

“ECOTOURISM AND ITS IMPACT ON CULTURE,NATURE AND COMMUNITY”by Associate Professor Dr. Abdullah Mohd

“ FROM BYSTANDERS TO INDIGENOUSMICRO ENTERPRISE FORMATION:EMPOWERING LOCAL COMMUNITY INECOTOURISM”

by Associate Professor Jeremy Buultjens“TOURISM AND CULTURAL CONFLICTS:HOW TO NEGOTIATE 'INDIGENOUSNESS'THROUGH ECOTOURISM?”Professor Lily Kong

Q&A Session

Moderator: (TBA)

1030 - 1100 hours COFFEE/TEA BREAK

1100 - 1230 hours SESSION FOUR

“INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO ECOTOURISM

AND CONSERVATION“YM Dato' Seri Tengku Zainal Adlin,Vice President, Emeritus,WWF-Malaysia & Chairman,Sabah Tourism

“ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION:THE ROLE OF TOURISM OPERATORS”Dr. Cristina Eghenter, Community DevelopmentDirector, WWF Kayan Mentarang Project,East Kalimantan, Indonesia

“FROM RETHORIC TO IMPLEMENTATIONFOR SUSTAINABLE ECOTOURISMDEVELOPMENT: STEPS TO WALKTHE TALK” Prof. Dr. Amran Hamzah,Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

1230 - 1400 hours Networking Lunch

1400 - 1530 hours SESSION FIVE

OVERVIEW/SUMMARY & CONCLUSION byMODERATOR (TBA)CLOSING ADRESS BY THE DIRECTOR GENERALOF ISLAMIC TOURISM CENTREPRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE

1530 - 1600 hours Tea breaks & adjourns / End of Conference

Please note: The Organising Secretariat shall facilitate post tour

arrangements.

Post Tour: Delegates / Participants are welcome to undertake post tour at theend of the conference at their own expense.

The Organizer reserves the right to make changes to the information contained therein should circumstances require.

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On 20th January 2009, the Government of Malaysia approved the setting-up ofthe Islamic Tourism Centre as a company limited by guarantee. The Centre wasofficially launched on 16th March 2009 at Auditorium, Al-Azim State Mosque,Melaka by the Governor of Melaka and Minister of Tourism, Malaysia. It is to besupervised by a Board of Directors comprising of both Government officials andrepresentatives from private sector.

The Islamic Tourism Centre’s core activity is to facilitate the Ministry of Tourism,Malaysia in undertaking strategic research for tourism policy formulation that willenhance travel and sustainable tourism development of the Malaysian tourismindustry. The Centre is to compliment and supplement the Ministry of Tourism,

Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia and other relevant tourism organisations in areasdevoted to sustainable tourism and serve as an advisory’ capacity.

Islamic Tourism Centre

Islamic Tourism Centre

For more information, please contact:

Suite 19.1, Level 19, Centrepoint South,

The Boulevard, Mid Valley CityLingkaran Syed Putra,59200 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIATel : +603 2287 2897Fax : +603 2287 2896email : itc@itcgov.my

www.itc.gov.my

Curtin Sarawak was established in 1999 as the first offshore campus of Western Australia's Curtin University of Technology at the invitation of the

Sarawak State Government, which recognised the need for a tertiary institution of international calibre to match the city's tremendous growth, as well

as Curtin's reputation for excellence in the region. In a matter of just ten years, Curtin Sarawak has established itself as a world-renowned

international university in East Malaysia, attracting students from all over the world to our state-of-the-art campus amidst a beautiful garden setting inSenadin, about 20 kilometres from the centre of Miri City.

We are a popular choice for our international outlook, innovative courses, world-class teaching facilities, flexible study options, applied and practical

subjects, use of advanced technology, partnerships with industry and government, ideal campus location, experienced academics and staff, and

active community engagement.

However, with the current turn of economic events worldwide, seeking the best education option now needs to take into serious consideration the

cost factor. This has led many parents and students in the region to consider Curtin Sarawak, which offers the best of all worlds.

Curtin University of Technology,Sarawak Malaysia

CDT 250, 98009 Miri, SarawakTelephone: +60 85 443856 Ms Sopia Reggie,+60 85 443924 Ms Felicitas Erin, or+60 85 443981 Ms Jenny teohFax: +60 85 443985email: itcconference@curtin.edu.my

www.curtin.edu.my

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