Showing posts with label ecotourism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ecotourism. Show all posts
Monday, August 16, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
European Ecotourism Conference 2010
European Ecotourism Conference “Balancing Sustainability and Profitability” will be held 26.-30. of September 2010 in Pärnu, Estonia.
Conference will bring together 200+ people with aim to share knowledge and experience on ecotourism themes in Europe. Programme includes presentations and discussions.
Registration for the EETC 2010 is open now, and the special early-bird rate is available through August 15th, 2010.
Conference Mission:
The European Ecotourism Conference aims to serve as a European-wide forum where stakeholders involved in ecotourism can gain insight into the current state of ecotourism development and future challenges, as well as opportunities, facing European destinations and communities.
Conference Themes:
Ecotourism and Biodiversity Conservation
Community-Based Ecotourism in Europe
Climate-Friendly Travel Strategies and Adaptation to Climate Change
Ecotourism and Certification Programs
Innovation in Ecotourism Product Development
Market Trends and New Rules of Ecotourism Marketing
Target Groups:
Ecotourism businesses, conservation managers, consultancies, public sector authorities, NGOs, media, academics, researchers, students.
Organizers:
Estonian Ecotourism Association, The International Ecotourism Society
Technical Assistance:
Pärnu Convention Bureau
Supporters:
Estonian Tourist Board, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Pärnu Town, Estonian Ecotourism Cluster
More information:
www.european-ecotourism.com/conference-2010
Mr. Aivar Ruukel
e-mail: european.ecotourism@gmail.com
Conference will bring together 200+ people with aim to share knowledge and experience on ecotourism themes in Europe. Programme includes presentations and discussions.
Registration for the EETC 2010 is open now, and the special early-bird rate is available through August 15th, 2010.
Conference Mission:
The European Ecotourism Conference aims to serve as a European-wide forum where stakeholders involved in ecotourism can gain insight into the current state of ecotourism development and future challenges, as well as opportunities, facing European destinations and communities.
Conference Themes:
Ecotourism and Biodiversity Conservation
Community-Based Ecotourism in Europe
Climate-Friendly Travel Strategies and Adaptation to Climate Change
Ecotourism and Certification Programs
Innovation in Ecotourism Product Development
Market Trends and New Rules of Ecotourism Marketing
Target Groups:
Ecotourism businesses, conservation managers, consultancies, public sector authorities, NGOs, media, academics, researchers, students.
Organizers:
Estonian Ecotourism Association, The International Ecotourism Society
Technical Assistance:
Pärnu Convention Bureau
Supporters:
Estonian Tourist Board, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Pärnu Town, Estonian Ecotourism Cluster
More information:
www.european-ecotourism.com/conference-2010
Mr. Aivar Ruukel
e-mail: european.ecotourism@gmail.com
Monday, May 25, 2009
Field Trip to Tobago
As a student of Estonian University for Life Sciences I will join a field trip of Napier University to Tobago
Schedule – Tobago May 28 – June 12, 2009
(Subject to revision depending on weather and additional / alternative excursions / activities)
Activity Ecotourism
Thur - Fly to Tobago
Settle into Castara
Fri - Buccoo Reef - 11:00 tour – introduction to coral reef organisms
Grafton – introduction to native fauna and flora – disturbed habitat
Sat - Pigeon Point mangroves survey
Arnos Vale – coral reef organisms, hummingbird feeding (bird ID)
Sun - Castara Waterfall – rainforest habitat and animals
Castara – Introduction to coral survey techniques
Englishman’s Bay Englishman’s Creek (rainforest Stream ecology)
Evening – local attractions
Mon - Scarborough museum (Amer Indians, History of Tobago)
Scarborough Botanic Gardens – Plant ID
Englishman’s Creek - Amblypygids evening
Tues - Gilpin Trace (Rainforest - Dawn walk)
Main Ridge (Rainforest Trail afternoon)
Englishman’s Creek or Main Ridge - Amblypygids evening/ night
Wed - ArgyleWater Fall – ecotourism cooperative
Prince’s Beach; King’s Bay Beach
Leatherback Turtles (evening / night)
Thu - Day off
Fri - Grafton - Dawn bird survey
Individual projects / Coral surveys / Amblypygids / Questionnaires
Sat - Mon
Projects / Coral Surveys
Amblypygids or Turtle Watch evenings (as desired)
Tues - Little Tobago
Amblypygids (evening / night)
Wed - Englishman’s Bay or Individual Projects or Little Englishman’s
Barbeque PM
Thur - Morning free to pack
Daily Kit: You should always carry water, suntan lotion and a sunhat (if needed). In addition snorkelling gear and / or boots will be needed most days, the following days activity will be discussed at the evening meal and you will be reminded at breakfast to confirm where we are going and what is needed.
Schedule – Tobago May 28 – June 12, 2009
(Subject to revision depending on weather and additional / alternative excursions / activities)
Activity Ecotourism
Thur - Fly to Tobago
Settle into Castara
Fri - Buccoo Reef - 11:00 tour – introduction to coral reef organisms
Grafton – introduction to native fauna and flora – disturbed habitat
Sat - Pigeon Point mangroves survey
Arnos Vale – coral reef organisms, hummingbird feeding (bird ID)
Sun - Castara Waterfall – rainforest habitat and animals
Castara – Introduction to coral survey techniques
Englishman’s Bay Englishman’s Creek (rainforest Stream ecology)
Evening – local attractions
Mon - Scarborough museum (Amer Indians, History of Tobago)
Scarborough Botanic Gardens – Plant ID
Englishman’s Creek - Amblypygids evening
Tues - Gilpin Trace (Rainforest - Dawn walk)
Main Ridge (Rainforest Trail afternoon)
Englishman’s Creek or Main Ridge - Amblypygids evening/ night
Wed - ArgyleWater Fall – ecotourism cooperative
Prince’s Beach; King’s Bay Beach
Leatherback Turtles (evening / night)
Thu - Day off
Fri - Grafton - Dawn bird survey
Individual projects / Coral surveys / Amblypygids / Questionnaires
Sat - Mon
Projects / Coral Surveys
Amblypygids or Turtle Watch evenings (as desired)
Tues - Little Tobago
Amblypygids (evening / night)
Wed - Englishman’s Bay or Individual Projects or Little Englishman’s
Barbeque PM
Thur - Morning free to pack
Daily Kit: You should always carry water, suntan lotion and a sunhat (if needed). In addition snorkelling gear and / or boots will be needed most days, the following days activity will be discussed at the evening meal and you will be reminded at breakfast to confirm where we are going and what is needed.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Asia-Europe Workshop in Shanghai
Just came back from trip to China. There was a Europe-Asia workshop about ecotourism , see pics http://flickr.com/photos/soomaa/sets/721576102820127 07/
My first time in China, very interesting, especially culturally. See pics of Shanghai:
http://flickr.com/photos/soomaa/sets/721576103140282 12/
After workshop I took a short trip to Huangshan see pics
http://flickr.com/photos/soomaa/sets/721576102836468 33/
My first time in China, very interesting, especially culturally. See pics of Shanghai:
http://flickr.com/photos/sooma
After workshop I took a short trip to Huangshan see pics
http://flickr.com/photos/sooma
Thursday, December 06, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Carrying Capacity Assesment
Resources:
The Challenge of Tourism Carrying Capacity Assessment: Theory and Practice
Defining, Measuring and Evaluating Tourism Carrying Capacity in the European context
Taluvusvõime hindamine
Taluvusvõimeindeks
Carrying Capacity Assessment Study in Fuka-Matrouh
PAN PARKS' MANUAL
FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM & DEVELOPMENT
The Challenge of Tourism Carrying Capacity Assessment: Theory and Practice
Defining, Measuring and Evaluating Tourism Carrying Capacity in the European context
Taluvusvõime hindamine
Taluvusvõimeindeks
Carrying Capacity Assessment Study in Fuka-Matrouh
PAN PARKS' MANUAL
FOR SUSTAINABLE TOURISM & DEVELOPMENT
Thursday, October 25, 2007
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