Editor's Picks:
3rd IIPT African Conference on Peace through Tourism
February 6-11, Lusaka, Zambia
The Conference is being organised by the International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) in partnership with the Africa Travel Association (ATA), and hosted by the Zambian Ministry of Tourism, Environment and Natural Resources.
Its aim is "to develop a 21st Century Vision for African
Tourism". The conference will provide a forum for leading
government, industry, donor agency and NGO decision makers, as well as
leading educators and practitioners, to debate and reach consensus on
a 21st Century Vision for African Tourism, demonstrate success Stories
and models of best practice and facilitate the creation of strategic
alliances.
http://www.iipt.org
2005 Rural Tourism Fair / Feria de Turismo Rural
February 12, Oaxaca, Mexico
A small festival among friends, this is the
fifth annual event co-created by Planeta.com in
Oaxaca City. The 2005 Rural Tourism Fair brings together
local travel providers, community leaders, media, government officials
and inspired travellers for a few magical hours in the historic town
of Oaxaca, a World Heritage Site. The event showcases alternatives
travellers have in exploring Mexico's rural countryside. Roundtable
discussions will focus on three topics: Art and Culture in Rural
Communities; New Trends in the Mezcal Industry and Local Efforts to
Promote Biking in Oaxaca. The fair takes place February 12, 2005 from
12-7pm at Amigos del Sol, Libres #109. Free admission.
http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/mexico/oaxaca/feriarural2005.html
Workshop: Nature, Access for people with reduced mobility
March 9-13, Texel Island, Netherlands
The purpose of this workshop is to bring together Europeans with
knowledge or a desire for knowledge of the issue of providing access
to nature for people with disabilities. The workshop will provide the
opportunity for the exchange of knowledge and experience to facilitate
the improvement of access facilities for the disabled, at European
natural sites - the workshop will also encourage future cooperation
and collaboration on this subject, providing contacts for future
information exchange.
http://www.eurosite.org/article.php3?id_article=219
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contact: Eric Baars e.baars@staatsbosbeheer.nl
Indian Tourism Conference in Denver-USA
March 16 to 17, 2005
Theme: "Native Tourism: Working Together, Building Bridges of
Cooperation". Presented by: Native Tourism Alliance & Western
American Indian Chamber
http://www.nativetourismalliance.org
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