Conference on Sustainable
Tourism
April 19 & 20, 2006
Sustainable tourism development
meets the needs of present tourists and host regions while
protecting and enhancing opportunities for the future. It
is envisaged as leading to management of all resources in
such a way that economic, social and aesthetic needs can
be fulfilled while maintaining cultural integrity, essential
ecological processes, biological diversity, and life support
systems.
World Tourism Organization
Tourism that sustains the local environment - economically, environmentally,
and socially - benefits businesses and communities. This conference
features regional, national and international experts in sustainable
tourism sharing practical examples and strategies.
Agenda
View the updated
agenda (.pdf)
Presentations
posters (.pdf files)
Conference Goals
- Establish common language and understanding
- Share best practice examples
- Share practical suggestions for implementation
- Provide access to information, research and funding sources
Intended audience for this conference is tourism practitioners,
community decision makers and elected officials in Minnesota as
well as students and others interested in sustainable tourism.
Benefits
- Learn ideas and practical examples that work
- Identify market demands for sustainable practices by tourism
businesses
- Connect with regional resources to help you
Sponsors
We greatly appreciate our sponsors who help make this conference
possible. For information on each organization, please
visit their website by clicking on their name below.
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