International Conference: 3 - 4 May, 2010

Mega Hotel, Miri Sarawak

Linking Culture, Nature and
Community Through Ecotourism

Jointly Organised by: In collaboration with:

 International Conference
Linking Culture, Nature, and
Community Through Ecotourism

Programme Overview Learning Outcomes

Ecotourism is often viewed as an 'alternative' form of tourism as
compared to mass tourism. According to the Quebec Declaration on
Ecotourism, it embraces the principles of sustainable tourism but
distinguishes itself from the wider concept of sustainable tourism through
the following principles:
Contributes actively to the conservation of natural and
cultural heritage;
Includes local and indigenous communities in its planning
development and operation contributing to their well
being;
Interprets the natural and cultural heritage of the
destination to the visitor; and
Lends itself better to independent travellers, as well as
organises tours for small sized groups.
At the end of this programme, participants will be able to understand the:
a. Plan for the development of ecotourism within the realm of a
developing country;
b. Formulate, implement and monitor policies and strategies
that will facilitate, enhance ecotourism while mitigating
/rectifying any probable impacts;
c. Design and develop a mechanism for public-private sector
, collaboration/Stewardship in ecotourism planning and
development;
d. Advocate best practices in ecotourism development; and
e. Engage in a more inclusive public participation in all spheres
of ecotourism planning and development.

As ecotourism is introduced and embraced by most government in third Who should attend?
world and developing countries, there is a need to revisit and review its At the end of this programme, participants will be able to understand the:
basic fundamentals and concept. Predominantly, a western idea, much of
the positive and optimistic rhetoric of ecotourism should be examined in a. Policy Makers/ Decision Makers/ Heads of department/
light of the realities of these countries in which ecotourism are taking Managers of private, public and non government
place. organization involved in tourism planning and development.
b. Tourism Industry Practitioners
c. Members of the public and private advocacy group
d. Community Leaders
Conference Objectives
At the end of this programme, participants will be able to understand the:

a. Philosophy and concepts of ecotourism as applied in Private tours

developing countries with reference to culture, nature and
community; Private tours to Mulu and Miri Reefs can be arranged upon
b. The nature and complexities of tourism and ecotourism prior request.
development; Should any participants be interested to visit our local tourist
c. Impacts inherent to tourism and ecotourism development in attraction places, CCS will assist in making the necessary
the context of culture, nature and community; arrangement with the tour operator.
d. Significance of planning and monitoring in ecotourism
development.
Conference cost
RM1000 (USD300) without accommodation
RM3500 (USD1000) with accommodation for 4 nights

RM400 for students

'Early Bird' - 20% discount for registration on or before 15 March 2010

 Programme Outline
DAY 1 LINKING CULTURE, NATURE AND COMMUNITY DAY 2 LINKING CULTURE, NATURE AND COMMUNITY
THROUGH ECOTOURISM - ISSUES & TRENDS THROUGH ECOTOURISM -
0800 hours Registration
IMPACT & OPPORTUNITIES

0900 hours Official Opening and Address by

YB Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Dr. George Chan Hong Nam, 0830 - 1030 hours SESSION THREE
Deputy Chief Minister (1), Minister of Tourism and Heritage
and Industrial Development, Sarawak, Malaysia “ECOTOURISM AND ITS IMPACT ON CULTURE,
NATURE AND COMMUNITY”
Keynote Speeches: by Associate Professor Dr. Abdullah Mohd

“ECOTOURISM MASTER PLAN FOR SUSTAINABLE “ FROM BYSTANDERS TO INDIGENOUS

TOURISM GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT” MICRO ENTERPRISE FORMATION:
YB Datuk Dr. James Dawot Mamit, EMPOWERING LOCAL COMMUNITY IN
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Malaysia ECOTOURISM”
by Associate Professor Jeremy Buultjens
“ECOTOURISM A VEHICLE FOR PRESERVING, “TOURISM AND CULTURAL CONFLICTS:
CULTURE, NATURE & COMMUNITY HOW TO NEGOTIATE 'INDIGENOUSNESS'
PARTICIPATION FOR SUSTAINABLE THROUGH ECOTOURISM?”
DEVELOPMENT” by PPIM Professor Lily Kong
Mr. Muneer A. Rasheed
International Consultant Q&A Session
Muslim Consumers Association of Malaysia (PPIM)
Moderator: (TBA)
1030 -1100 hours Tea Break/Press Conference

1100 - 1230 hours SESSION ONE

1030 - 1100 hours COFFEE/TEA BREAK
“LINKING CULTURE, NATURE AND
COMMUNITY IN ECOTOURISM 1100 - 1230 hours SESSION FOUR
DEVELOPMENT: POTENTIALS AND
PITFALLS” Professor Jack Carlsen, “INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO ECOTOURISM
The Curtin Sustainable Tourism Centre AND CONSERVATION“
YM Dato' Seri Tengku Zainal Adlin,
“THE POLITICS OF ECOTOURISM: Vice President, Emeritus,
OVERCOMING THE VARIOUS INSTITUTIONAL WWF-Malaysia & Chairman,
DIFFERING MANDATES ” by REZA AZMI, Sabah Tourism
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
WILD ASIA “ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION:
THE ROLE OF TOURISM OPERATORS”
“THE ROLE OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN Dr. Cristina Eghenter, Community Development
PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE ECOTOURISM Director, WWF Kayan Mentarang Project,
DEVELOPMENT” by ANTHONY WONG, GROUP East Kalimantan, Indonesia
MANAGING DIRECTOR,
ASIAN OVERLAND SERVICES, “FROM RETHORIC TO IMPLEMENTATION
MALAYSIA FOR SUSTAINABLE ECOTOURISM
DEVELOPMENT: STEPS TO WALK
Q&A Session THE TALK” Prof. Dr. Amran Hamzah,
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Moderator: (TBA)

1230 - 1400 hours Networking Lunch 1230 - 1400 hours Networking Lunch

1400 - 1600 hours SESSION TWO 1400 - 1530 hours SESSION FIVE

“THE SEARCH FOR THE TRUE ECOTOURIST” OVERVIEW/SUMMARY & CONCLUSION by

Associate Professor Dr. Badaruddin Mohamed, MODERATOR (TBA)
Universiti Sains Malaysia. CLOSING ADRESS BY THE DIRECTOR GENERAL
OF ISLAMIC TOURISM CENTRE
“QUALITY CONTROL: A FRAMEWORK FOR PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE
ASSESSING THE
ETHICS OF ECOTOURISM” by Miss Ann Chen Ng,
Eubious Ethics Institute Philipines 1530 - 1600 hours Tea breaks & adjourns / End of Conference

“ECOTOURISM IN PERIPHERAL AREAS:

DEVELOPMENT OR DISASTER” Please note: The Organising Secretariat shall facilitate post tour
by Associate Professor Dr. Kalsom Kayat, arrangements.
Universiti Utara Malaysia
Post Tour: Delegates / Participants are welcome to undertake post tour at the
Q&A Session end of the conference at their own expense.

Moderator: (TBA)

2000 - 2200 hours Welcome Dinner hosted by

Ministry of Tourism Sarawak (TBA)

The Organizer reserves the right to make changes to the information contained therein should circumstances require.
Islamic Tourism Centre
On 20th January 2009, the Government of Malaysia approved the setting-up of
the Islamic Tourism Centre as a company limited by guarantee. The Centre was
officially launched on 16th March 2009 at Auditorium, Al-Azim State Mosque,
Melaka by the Governor of Melaka and Minister of Tourism, Malaysia. It is to be
supervised by a Board of Directors comprising of both Government officials and
representatives from private sector.
The Islamic Tourism Centre’s core activity is to facilitate the Ministry of Tourism,
Malaysia in undertaking strategic research for tourism policy formulation that will
enhance travel and sustainable tourism development of the Malaysian tourism
industry. The Centre is to compliment and supplement the Ministry of Tourism,
Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia and other relevant tourism organisations in areas
devoted to sustainable tourism and serve as an advisory’ capacity.

Curtin Sarawak was established in 1999 as the first offshore campus of Western Australia's Curtin University of Technology at the invitation of the
Sarawak State Government, which recognised the need for a tertiary institution of international calibre to match the city's tremendous growth, as well
as Curtin's reputation for excellence in the region. In a matter of just ten years, Curtin Sarawak has established itself as a world-renowned
international university in East Malaysia, attracting students from all over the world to our state-of-the-art campus amidst a beautiful garden setting in
Senadin, about 20 kilometres from the centre of Miri City.
We are a popular choice for our international outlook, innovative courses, world-class teaching facilities, flexible study options, applied and practical
subjects, use of advanced technology, partnerships with industry and government, ideal campus location, experienced academics and staff, and
active community engagement.
However, with the current turn of economic events worldwide, seeking the best education option now needs to take into serious consideration the
cost factor. This has led many parents and students in the region to consider Curtin Sarawak, which offers the best of all worlds.

For more information, please contact:

Curtin University of Technology, Islamic Tourism Centre
Sarawak Malaysia
Suite 19.1, Level 19, Centrepoint South,
The Boulevard, Mid Valley City
CDT 250, 98009 Miri, Sarawak
Lingkaran Syed Putra,
Telephone: +60 85 443856 Ms Sopia Reggie,
59200 Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA
+60 85 443924 Ms Felicitas Erin, or
Tel : +603 2287 2897
+60 85 443981 Ms Jenny teoh
Fax : +603 2287 2896
Fax: +60 85 443985
email : itc@itcgov.my
email: itcconference@curtin.edu.my
www.curtin.edu.my www.itc.gov.my
 Ministry of Tourism, Malaysia

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LINKING CULTURE, NATURE AND

COMMUNITY THROUGH ECOTOURISM
DATE: 3 & 4 MAY 2010
VENUE: HOTEL MEGA, MIRI, SARAWAK, MALAYSIA
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