Living Landscapes of Oman, 10-12 October 2010
Oman is the venue for the 4th International Conference on Responsible Tourism in Destinations, which will take place from the 10th to 12th October and explore issues such as tangible and intangible heritage, responsible tourism marketing and tourism in a finite world.
The 4th International Conference on Responsible Tourism is taking place in the Intercontinental Hotel, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman from 10-12 October 2010. The Conference is organized by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with UNWTO and the International Center for Responsible Tourism, Leeds Metropolitan University. H.E., Minister of Tourism Dr. Rajiha Abdul Amir Ali will host the Conference together with Dr. Harold Godwin as co-chair.
The conference reflects Oman’s commitment to sustainable tourism development which brings socio-economic benefits to local people while enhancing and maintaining cultural and natural heritage.
The conference will be an excellent opportunity for all stakeholders including government, private sector, academic institutions and decision-makers to share ideas, discuss new developments and directions on the principles and practices of responsible tourism in destinations.
The Conference will discuss new topics not addressed in previous responsible tourism conferences and present real-world experiences. The participation of prominent international organizations like UNWTO, UNEP, UNESCO & IUCN will expand the scope and give a global perspective on the future of sustainable tourism.
Discussion topics in the conference will focus on 4 interrelated themes: Tourism, Livelihoods, Local Economic Development and Human Resources; Responsible Tourism in a World of Finite Resources; The Responsible Tourist, Tangible and Intangible Heritage; and Responsible Destinations and Marketing.
Registered delegates will have the opportunity to attend the exhibition where the latest and best available technologies and services for managing tourism responsibly will be displayed.
In order to discover the natural beauty and diverse heritage of the Sultanate, delegates are provided with choices of pre and post conference tours specially crafted for them.
For more information visit: http://www.rtd4.om/rtd4/May27.html
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