ESTC Newsletter May 2008

Dear Tourism Stakeholders,

Welcome to the ESTC 2008 eNewsletter!

As the tourism industry worldwide is undergoing exciting changes towards sustainability and responsible travel, the US and Canada are showing strong growth in ecotourism and sustainable tourism.

The ESTC 2008 (www.ecotourismconference.org) will bring together tourism industry leaders, destination managers, sustainable businesses, policy makers, environmental NGO’s, educators, researchers, and of course travelers from across the US and Canada, to present timely and innovative strategies for sustainable tourism development in the region.

The ESTC 2008 Newsletter will give you the latest updates on the conference, including keynote speakers, sessions, local tours, and sponsorship opportunities.

Mark your calendars now, and don’t miss this important annual ecotourism conference!

The ESTC 2008 Team

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Showcase your business through the ESTC 2008!

The region’s only annual industry-based conference focusing on ecotourism and sustainable tourism, the ESTC 2008 will give your company the ideal platform to highlight your commitment to sustainability and to reach your target audience.

The ESTC 2008 sponsorship opportunities at various levels are selling quickly. Hurry and reserve your place now to become one of the ecotourism and sustainable tourism leaders taking full advantage of the national and international recognition tha the ESTC 2008 brings.

This Newsletter is generously sponsored by our ESTC 2008 Newsletter Sponsors:

• Alaska Wildland Adventures, Alaska, USA
• Nimmo Bay Resort, McNeill, British Columbia, Canada
• Clayoquot Wilderness Resort, Tofino, British Columbia, Canada

For more information on ESTC 2008 sponsors and conference updates, please see here: ESTC 2008 Sponsorship Opportunities

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Themes and Topics

The ESTC 2008 conference sessions will focus on the following four tracks reflecting the overall goals and objectives of the conference:

ESTC 2008 Conference Tracks

• Tourism & Climate Change
• Green Operations & Technologies
• Parks & Protected Areas
• Communities & Indigenous Peoples

Each of the above four tracks will highlight the following thematic areas addressing key issues and challenges in ecotourism and sustainable tourism:

ESTC 2008 Conference Themes

• Policy & Guidelines
• Interpretation & Education
• Marketing & Media
• Financing Conservation

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Call for Speakers – Deadline Extended

The ESTC 2008 is an ideal opportunity to share your expertise in ecotourism and sustainable tourism!

If you would like to play a role in the ESTC 2008 by showcasing your knowledge and experience in ecotourism and sustainable tourism in the US and Canada, please review the application details here and submit your application online.

Deadline for the ESTC 2008 speaker applications has been extended to June 2, 2008.

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Become a Media Partner

Highlight your support for the ESTC 2008 by promoting the conference through your website, blog, e-newsletter, etc., and receive premium publicity as an ESTC 2008 Media Partner!

To receive more information on becoming a Media Partner for the ESTC 2008, please review details on this page or contact:

Ayako Ezaki
Director of Communications, TIES
Email: media@ecotourism.org
Phone: +1 202 347 9203

Deirdre Campbell
Tartan Public Relations, BC Sustainable Tourism Collective
Email: deirdre@tartanpr.com
Phone: +1 250 592 3838