WRITING A NEW CHAPTER in SUSTAINABLE ASIA
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What is ecotourism?
Ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas that:
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conserve the environment,
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socially and economically sustains the well-being of the local people, and
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creates knowledge and understanding through interpretation and education of all involved (including staff, travelers, and community residents).
Principals of Ecotourism:
The label ecotourism is often applied to tourism activities that fail to meet the definition and the basic principles behind it.
Ecotourism is:
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non-consumptive/non-extractive
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creates an ecological conscience
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hold eco-centric values and ethics in relation to nature
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good for both visitors and visited
Ecotourism is not:
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hunting tourism
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mass nature tourism
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only staying at a sustainable hotel or "eco-resort"
About AEN
Mission Statement:
Connect AEN stakeholders for knowledge transfer, consulting, marketing, and business development to achieve sustainability. *stakeholders: communities, public sector, private tourism and hospitality sectors, NGOs, and academia
Strategic Plans:
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Create new networking opportunities for AEN stakeholders
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Provide and educate AEN stakeholders with modern eLearning tools, training opportunities, and market data
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Influence AEN stakeholders and emphasize the importance of embracing global standards
Action Plans:
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Identify and invite the Asian leaders in line with our mission to structure effective eengagement
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Discuss and recognize the needs of the regional network to strategically implement collaborative projects
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Create working group(s) and identify tasks to best utilize the establishment of AEN office in Bangkok with the support of DASTA
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Prepare to create a list and profile of ecotourism associations in Asia