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CONFERENCE REGISTRATION

CALL FOR PAPERS

PROGRAMME

SPEAKERS

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Welcome | About Malaysia | About Kuala Lumpur | Messages Event Sponsorship | Accommodation Venue

  Organisers/Committees | Conference Theme | Refereed Papers  | Pre/Post Tours

Exhibition | Exhibitors | Tourism Mart Networking Social Events | News & Media | Photo Gallery Past Conferences

Youth Volunteers | Trade Workshops
 

Speakers

 
 

 

DAY 3

Refereed Academic Research Presentations

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Mr. Supot Thaisuriya

Graduate School, Srinakharinwirot University

Thailand

The Study of Tourism Resources and Tourism Behaviours for Ecotourism Development of Koh Chang, Trad Province, Thailand

[10MB]

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Mrs Nor Haniza Binti Mohamad

Faculty of Built Environment Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia

Looking at ecotourism value chain from tourists' point of view

[8MB]

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Ms Jalilah Binti Jumaat & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdullah Mohd Department

Forest Management, Faculty of Forestry, Universiti Putra Malaysia,

Malaysia

Evaluation of Soil and Vegetation Impacts from Recreation Activities In Ulu Bendul Recreational Forest, Negeri Sembilan Noor

[5MB]

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Prof Dr Raphael Foli Fiagbomeh & Mr Renate Burger-Arndt

Department of Nature Conservation and Landscape Management, Faculty of Forest Sciences and Forest Ecology, Georg-August-University Gottingen,

Germany

Local Community’s Perceptions and Attitudes towards Protected Areas and Ecotourism Management – The Case of Kakum Conservation Area, Ghana

[2.5MB]

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Dr Alan Wong,

Dr. Thomas Bauer, Ms Carmen Chu

School of Hotel & Tourism Management, Hong Kong Polytechnic University,

Hong Kong

Ecotour Guide Training in Hong Kong: A Comparison of Training Programs

 

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Dr. Rakchanok Koto,

Assoc. Prof. Supaporn Suksileun, Nalena Prapiraksit, Chwit Attasat, Apiradee Suantan (S6)

Institute of Ecotourism, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok,

Thailand

A Study of Biological Diversity to Develop the Educational Coastal Ecotourism in Muang Kluang Sub-district, Kapur District, Ranong Province, Thailand

[78MB]

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Mrs. Suradiah Labintah

Department of Landscape Architecture Faculty of Built Environment

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, Johor,

Malaysia Malaysia

Tourism through the Eye-of-the-beholder: Designing Merang to Penarik of Setiu Terengganu’s Tourism Corridor through Tourism Market Segmentation and Preferences.

AbstractMalaysia


Dr Stephen Lynch

Academic College of Management and Economics University of Guelph Guelph, ON

Canada

International Perspective: Laotians and Canadians Learning Together to Understand the Sustainability of Tourism in Laos

[8MB]

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Mr Kevin Allen

School of Hospitality and Tourism Management University of Guelph, Canada

A Lack of Trained Laotian Hospitality Professionals: A Business Plan for a Hospitality School in Pakse, Laos: A Possible Solution.

[3.5MB]

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Dr Adeleke Bola Olusola

Department of Transport and Tourism Studies, Redeemer’s University, Redemption City, Ogun State,

Nigeria

Ecotourism Benefits and the Role of Non-Governmental Organisations at Yankari Game Reserve, Nigeria

[2MB]

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Dr. P.V. Rajeev

Faculty of Mgt Studies,  Prof Shyju P. J. Dept. of History of Art, Dr. Pravin Singh Rana Dept. of History of Art, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi & Mr Rinzing Lama, Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Mgt, New Delhi

India

Pattern of Tourism Development in Wayanad with reference to Responsible Tourism

[8MB]

 

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Dr Tatsanawalai Utarasakul

Environmental Science Programme, Faculty of Science and Technology Suan Sunandha Rajabhat University,

Thailand

Eco-friendly cleaners: The prominent key for eco-campsite development in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand

[17MB]

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Mr Albert Aseh

Managing Director, Aseh Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd

Malaysia

The Impact Of Volunteer Tourism On Host Community Framework In Sabah: An Exploratory Study.

[1MB]

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Mr Bibhushan Timsina

Director - Administration & Communications Red Panda Network,

Nepal

Community Managed Ecotourism – An Effective Means of Red Panda Awareness and Conservation

[14MB]

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Dr Azilah Kasim

Faculty of Tourism, Hospitality and Environmental Management, UUM,

Malaysia

Contextualising Affirmative Responsiveness: Drivers and Barriers in the Implementation of Environmentally Friendly Practices Among Restaurants in the Casual Upscale Segment

[3.5MB]

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Ms H. Jacoba Roeroe

R&D Institute, North Sulawesi Province, Board of Regional Planning and Development,

Indonesia

Community Based Ecotourism in “ Tomohon” As A New Comparative and Competitive Advantage to Bring North Sulawesi Becoming Gate For Mice Industry In East Asia And Pacific Region

[19MB]

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Ms Nicola Lauren Caygill

Oxford Brookes University School of the Built Environment, NSW, Australia

Luxury ecotourism: Case study of The Great Barrier Reef

[0.4MB]

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Mr P.G. Padmanabhan & Kence Georgey (S11)

The Society for Socially Responsible & Eco Friendly Tourism Kumarakom, Kerala,

India

A world class Tourism Centre & its host community

[1.5MB]

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Ms Nuraisyah Chua Abdullah

Faculty of Law University Teknologi MARA,

Malaysia

Community Participation in Ecotourism: Suggestions for Improvement through Regulatory and Management Reform

[0.3MB]

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Ms Norhazliza Halim

University of Tasmania, Australia

Mainstreaming Tourism for Rural Poverty Alleviation: A Case in Penarik, Terengganu, Malaysia

[7MB]

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Dr Lia Warlina

Urban and Regional Planning Department Universitas Komputer Indonesia (UNIKOM)

Malaysia

Ecotourism Development for Natural and Cultural Heritage in Serang Banten Indonesia

[21MB]

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NOTE: The PowerPoint presentations are uploaded as available and provided by the authors. Some presentations require technical editing to reduce the file size to facilitate downloads and can only be uploaded in a few days time.

 

Conference Chairman & Rapporteur


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Prof Dr Trevor Sofield

Foundation Professor and Chair, Tourism Programme University of Tasmania

Australia

   

DAY 1 - OPENING CEREMONY & KEYNOTE PLENARY SESSION

 

Opening Remarks & Invited Keynote Speakers


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H.E Dato' Seri Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak (Represented)

Prime Minister

Malaysia


H.E. Dato` Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir

Chief Minister of Perak

Malaysia


H.E. Dr Taleb Rifai (Represented)

Secretary-General, United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO)

Spain


H.E. Datuk Dr Victor Wee

UNWTO Programme Committee Chairman/Tourism Malaysia Chairman

Malaysia

   

Mr Lory Tan

CEO & Vice Chairman. WWF Philippines

Philippines

Urban Ecotourism & Biodiversity Conservation

[134MB]


Prof Trevor Sofield

Foundation Professor and Chair, Tourism Programme University of Tasmania

Australia

Urban Ecotourism – Where are the boundaries?

[30MB]


Mr Mahmoud E-Kaissouni

Environmental Advisor to the Egyptian Minister of Tourism

Egypt

 

Ecotourism: Egypt's Future

 

DAY 2 - PLENARY SESSION

 

Invited Guest Speakers - Non Academic


SESSION 1 - Urban & Rural Ecotourism: New Paradigms?

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Mr Soukaseum Bodhisane

Vice Chairman, Lao National Tourism Administration (LNTA)

Lao PDR

Rural Laos: Simply Beautiful

[25MB]


Tuan Haji Shahariman Hamdan

President, Homestay Association of Malaysia | Chairman of Malaysia-Korea Association

Malaysia

The Malaysian Homestay Experience: A Homestay Operator's Perspective

[38MB]


Prof Dr Yoshitaka Kumagai

Director, Center for Regional Sustainability Initiatives (CRESI) Akita International University

Japan

Revitalizing “endangered” rural communities thorough agritourism: The roles of a local university

[13MB]


Mr Dave Bamford

Director, Tourism Resources Consultants

New Zealand

Rural and Urban Ecotourism: A Changing World

[48MB]


SESSION 3 - Sustainable Tourism & Roadmaps: Turning Green


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Dato' Dr Ong Hong Peng

Secretary-General, Ministry of Tourism,

Malaysia

Sustainable Tourism & Roadmaps: Turning Green

[8MB]


Dato' Zoal Azha

Secretary-General, Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment,

Malaysia

Malaysia: A Tropical Biodiversity Haven

[22MB]


Dr Reza Azmi

Founder & Director, Wild Asia

Malaysia

Snapshot of Responsible Tourism in Asia: Then, Now & the Future

[54MB]


 

Mr Les Clark

Director, Tourism Resources Consultants

New Zealand

 

SESSION 2 - Market Development & Ecotourism: Viability versus Responsibility


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Mr Masaru Takayama

Executive Director, Eco Lodge Association of Japan (ECOLA)

Japan & Board Member, The International Ecotourism Society

Japan

Be in the know and first to know in ecotourism

[3MB]


 

Prof Dr Amran Hamzah

Director, Centre for Innovative Planning & Development (CIPD), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia,

Malaysia

Community Based Tourism at the Crossroads: To scale up or shut down? [45MB]


Mr Lotay Rinchen

Co-founder & Sustainability Adviser, Bridge To Bhutan

Bhutan

Sustainable Tourism & Gross National Happiness (GNH)

[No Powerpoint]


Dr. Mihee Kang

Ecotourism Specialist & Director, Ecotourism Korea Director, Green Research & Marketing, Inc.

South Korea

Shades of Ecotourism in Korea: Paradigm Shift and Responsible Action

[23MB]


DAY 3

PRIVATE SECTOR SUCCESS STORIES

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Mr Masaru Takayama

President, Spirit of Japan (Eco-Tour Operator)

Japan

Tapping the Japanese market for eco-tourism: Leads & Tips

[No Powerpoint]


Ms Roselle C. Tenefrancia Lawyer/Travel Writer/Photographer

Boracay Island, Aklan

Philippines

 

Boracay Island: A Case for Reversing Urban Tourism Development

[15MB]


Ms Chan Yuen Li

Malaysia Rep, Rescue 3 International,

Industry Adviser, Dip. of Adventure Tourism Management Program, NZ,

MD, Nomad Adventure Sdn Bhd,

Malaysia

Moving ecotourism & adventure tourism industry up the value chain: Insights and Foresights


Mr Bruce Hancock

EarthCare/Lisu Lodge Ltd

Thailand

Ecotourism….creating value: for community, environment, and economy

[21MB]


DAY 3

Refereed Academic Research Presentations

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Assoc. Prof. Dr Abdullah Mohd

Faculty of Forestry,

Universiti Putra,

Malaysia

Visitors Group Alignment Using Travel Motivation Segmentation: Malaysian National Conservation Centre

[5MB]

 

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Mr Destha Titi Raharjana

Graduate School - Gadjahmada University,

Yogjakarta,

Indonesia

Ecotourism in Karimunjawa National Marine Park : Ethnoecology Perspective

[5MB]

 

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Ms Goh Hong Ching

Universiti Malaya,

Kuala Lumpur,

Malaysia

Participation as a Dynamic Process in Community Based Tourism Project. A case of Saung Angklung Udjo, Bandung, Indonesia [20MB]

 

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Ms Clotilde Luquiau

CASE, University of Paris 10Nanterre,

France

Tourists' perception of the homestays in Sabah.

[0.5MB]

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Sub-Themes:

Market Development & Resilience

 

Public & Private Sector Partnerships

 

Sustainable Tourism & Roadmaps

 

 

Local Communities' Challenges & Solutions

 

 Participating Countries 

Supporting Local Tourism Organisations 

           

 Supporting International Tourism Organisations

     

 Supporting Airline Partners                   

         

 Supporting Hospitality Partners

          

 Supporting Tour Partners

 

       

 Supporting Media Partners

   

 Supporting International Travel Partners

 

 


         

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