Global ecotourism conference to be held in Oslo, Norway
The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) is to co-host with Counterpart International the Global Ecotourism Conference 2007 in Oslo, Norway, it was announced Monday.
Scheduled to deliver a keynote address at the Oslo conference is Lelei LeLaulu, Counterpart International’s president.
"We're incredibly excited and proud to be working with Counterpart International on this conference," said TIES executive director Dave Sollitt. "Their partnerships around the world provide a remarkable wealth of resources to enrich both the content of the conference and the distinguished group of attendees."
Washington, DC-based TIES in a statement said it is expecting up to 500 delegates from around, representing various stakeholder groups.
"Counterpart sees the Global Ecotourism Conference 2007 as a tool for identifying innovative ways that ecotourism enhances the environment while improving the health, wealth and culture of destinations," expressed Counterpart President Lelei LeLaulu. "We are, therefore, honored to join TIES in hosting this global symposium."
The aim of the conference is to provide “a premier opportunity to become part of the growing global movement for ecotourism,” TIES said.
Helping TIES to make the conference happen include Ecotourism Norway and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
The event will take place on May 14-16 and will mark the first international conference on ecotourism since the United Nations' International Year of Ecotourism in 2002.
Source: eTurboNews.com