2007 Ecotourism Conference

Session 4

Location: Hall E

Moderator: Abigail Rome, Consultant, Terra Vista Consulting

1. Daniel Dustin, Department Chair, College of Health, Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism, University of Utah

2. Carol Sheedy, Director General, External Relations and Visitor Experience Directorate, Parks Canada

Presentation Title: Visitor Experience

Location: Hall F

Moderator: Dave Sollitt, Executive Director, The International Ecotourism Society

1. Robin McGinley, Executive Director, Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association

Presentation Title: Cree Outfitting and Tourism Association (COTA): An Integrated Approach to Tourism Development in Eeyou Istchee, Quebec, Canada

2. Marie Uehling, Director of Donor Stewardship, National Wildlife Federation

AND Dan Gifford, Manager, Expeditions Travel Program, National Wildlife Federation

Presentation Title: The Power of Non Profit Travel Programs to Promote Ecotourism

3.Dave Sollitt, Executive Director, The International Ecotourism Society

Location: Hall H

Moderator: Mary Jo Viederman, Vice President of Communications, Lindblad Expeditions

1. Bruce Poon Tip, President and CEO, G.A.P Adventures

Presentation: Building a World Leading Sustainable Travel Company

2. Arthur DeJong, Mountain Planning and Environmental Resource Manager, Whistler Blackcomb

Presentation Title: Whistler Blackcomb Journey Towards Sustainability

Location: Hall G

Moderator: Rick MacLeod Farley, Principal Consultant, MacLeod Farley & Associates

1. Ed Sanders, Co-Founder and President, Sanders International/Founder and President, Ecotourism International

Presentation Title: Financing Ecotourism and Conservation Projects

2. Rick MacLeod Farley, Principal Consultant, MacLeod Farley & Associates

Presentation Title: Making it Happen-Securing your Funding